Art Exhibitions
| The Darlington Arts Festival is proud to present five diverse exhibitions |
Open Art Exhibition
Taking this year’s theme of Biodiversity artists are invited to submit works in the following categories:
Painting
Printmaking/Drawing
Sculpture
Ceramics/Jewellery
Photography/Digital Art
Furniture/Textiles
Entry Deadline: 8 October, 5pm.
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Youth Art Exhibition If you are aged between 13-18 years we invite you to submit your artwork for exhibition. We strongly encourage the sale of submitted works. It’s time to get your creative juices flowing and get noticed! |
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| Categories include: | ||
| Painting | Drawing | |
| Printmaking | Textiles | |
| Ceramics | Woodwork | |
| Photography | Digital Art | |
| Jewellery | Sculpture | |
Retrospective Exhibition:
It is with respect and admiration that local artist and author Jenny Mills is presented this year as your Artist in Retrospective. Having enjoyed a long and successful art career spanning more than 50 years, we pay homage to a wonderful lady who has contributed immensely to the local community in ways even beyond her beautiful art. We are proud to be able to work with Jenny to provide you with an intimate showing of some of her best pieces.
Invited Artists Exhibition:
Expanding on the biodiversity theme, the Invited Artists Exhibition will showcase a wonderful range of works created by a variety of artists who will share their interpretation of the well known Chinese proverb “Keep a Tree in your Heart and perhaps the Singing Bird will come”.
School Art:
An enthusiastic contribution from children attending local primary schools is eagerly anticipated this year. These ‘artists of tomorrow’ will be displaying their colourful entries for all to enjoy.
See how your school can get a slice of the action here! School Art
Check the Festival Grounds Map for locations.












