Join us on Saturday 14th September to paint or draw a view of Abingdon in an open competition.
There will be prizes of over £200 including £100 for the people’s favourite.
It is for over 16s and there will be a charge of £10 payable on the day of which all the profit will go to local charities.
The work will be displayed at the end of the day’s session for judging and viewing by the public. Artists are welcome to leave the price and contact details for anyone interested in buying the piece.
Terms and conditions of the Abingdon Landscape in a Day Challenge
1. The competition will be held between 8am and 5pm on Saturday 14th September.
2. Please register in advance at https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/
3. Applications will close on Friday, September 13th at 6pm.
4. Entry fee £10 - payable on the day.
5. The competition is for those aged 16 and over.
6. Prizes:
a. There will be a prize of £100 for the judges’ selected winner and a £50 art materials voucher for second prize.
b. The public will be invited to vote for their favourite - there will be a separate prize of £100 for the People’s Choice winner.
7. Artworks must be:
a. Entirely created on the day of the contest.
b. A3 or smaller.
c. 2D drawings or paintings – models or sculptures will not be accepted.
8. On the day:
a. Entry opens at 8 am at St Nicolas Church, Market Square Abingdon.
b. Bring your paper or canvas to be stamped and pay your entry fee.
c. Collect your map and wristband
d. The theme of this year is ‘Transport, routes and connections’
e. Find a great spot in Abingdon and paint/draw between 9am and 1pm.
f. Bring your artwork back to St Nicolas Church between 1pm and 2pm. You can give your painting a title, price and leave your contact details if you would like it to be for sale. Anyone interested will contact you directly.
g. Between 2.30-4pm the public will be invited to see the art and vote for their favourite.
h. Judging by the Mayor, President of Abingdon Artists and artist Geoff Dunbar will take place at 4pm.
i. All winners will be announced at 4.30.
j. Artwork can be collected after the prize-winners have been announced and should be taken away by 5pm.
9. The competition will run in the wet or dry so please dress appropriately.
10. Abingdon Artists accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury during the day.
Please register if you would like to take part so that we have advance notice of the numbers. Click on the button below.
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Abingdon Heritage Weekend is an event managed by Friends of Abingdon Civic Society, working closely with the Abingdon and Area Archeological and Historical Society, and is run by a committee of volunteers. We aim to hold a heritage event every year in September, and the scale and scope of the event varies depending on the year and the budget. If you would like to become an organising volunteer please register your details here and we will contact you in late September/early October so that you can join in the planning for the next heritage event in 2025.
