Call for Artists - Fakenham Arts Festival

Call for Artists - Fakenham Arts Festival

Fakenham, UK - April 28, 2025 - The Fakenham Arts Festival is excited to announce its call for artists for Fakenham’s first town-wide arts festival, scheduled to take place from 1st to 24th August 2025. This new and vibrant event aims to celebrate the diverse and dynamic art community in Fakenham and beyond, providing a platform for artists to showcase their talents and engage with the public.

The festival invites artists from all disciplines, including visual arts, sculpture, photography and more, to submit their proposals for participation. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established professional, the Fakenham Arts Festival offers a unique opportunity to exhibit and potentially market your work.


Submission Guidelines:

Artists should use the form on the Active Fakenham website. https://www.activefakenham.org.uk/new-fakenham-arts-festival-for-2025

Artists are encouraged to submit their proposals by May 31st, 2025.

Proposals should include a brief description of the work, artist statement, and any relevant images or videos.


Festival Highlights:

Local artists will be partnered with around fifty venues across the town and will be able to exhibit a piece or pieces of their artworks at the venue they are matched with.

A one-day exhibition in the Fakenham Community Centre on 24th August will feature around twenty-five artists

Workshops  - there will be a limited number of short workshops during the festival

Children’s art trail around the town with prizes

The Fakenham Arts Festival is committed to fostering creativity and cultural exchange, and we look forward to receiving diverse and innovative proposals from local artists. Join us in making this year's festival an unforgettable celebration of the arts.

 

For more information, please see the active Fakenham website. https://www.activefakenham.org.uk/new-fakenham-arts-festival-for-2025

 

Or contact:

Richard Crook richard@activefakenham.org.uk   07887 803091

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