Artwalk Wakefield

30/08/2026

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24/08/2026

🎨 ARTWALK WAKEFIELD – SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! 🖼️

Calling all artists, performers, venues, and creative spaces! Submissions are officially open for the upcoming Artwalk.

Whether you are exhibiting artwork, hosting live music, running a workshop, or opening studio doors, get your details in so we can include you in our event listings and promotional map!

🗓️ KEY DATES & DEADLINES

Submission Deadline: 18th September

Venues: If you are an artist planning to take part and already have a specific venue in mind, please arrange your space directly with the venue before submitting your details.

🏖️ OUT OF THE STUDIO NOTICE

Please note our team is currently taking a short break!

We will begin answering emails, queries, and submission updates from Thursday 3rd September.

You are very welcome to fill out your submission form or send us an email while we are away—please bear with us, and we will catch up with everyone as soon as we return on the 3rd! ☀️

👉 Submit your event details here:

https://artwalkwakefield.org/

29/07/2026

☀️ THE SUN IS SHINING & ARTWALK IS TONIGHT! 🎨✨

The weather is gorgeous, the city is ready, and Artwalk Wakefield kicks off at 5:00 PM!

Whether you're following the trail for live music, amazing floral installations, local exhibitions, or just soaking up the creative atmosphere across Wakefield, it is going to be a brilliant evening.

Grab your friends, head into town, and support your incredible local artists. See you on the trail! 🖼️🎷🍻

👉 Check out the trail map & venue listings: artwalkwakefield.org/schedule

28/07/2026

✨ ARTWALK WAKEFIELD AT THE ART EXCHANGE CIC (A4) ✨

Join us this Wednesday, 29th July for a evening packed with botanical art, vibrant installations, and live music! Here is what we have lined up for you:

🎨 EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS (5pm – 9pm)

🌿 FORCED by The Northern Bunch (Mollie): A stunning, candlelit floral installation inspired by Yorkshire’s historic rhubarb forcing sheds. Built with moss, rich foliage, and vivid pink blooms, it’s a magical celebration of resilience and transformation.

🌸 Kirsty Hodgson Art: A beautiful series of original watercolor paintings and prints showcasing singular flowers and delicate floral displays.

🖼️ Present Place by Ian Keeble: Evocative mixed-media paintings exploring local spaces, nature, and human connection through layers of paint, drawing, and texture.

🌿 COPPER BOTANICALS 2026 (5pm – 11pm)

💍 Antje Rayner: Whimsical, sustainable jewelry handcrafted from reclaimed and salvaged wire. Explore her botanical collection at the venue (and B7 Studio)—plus, keep an eye out for a spectacular walking installation by Lucy Lou bringing these wearable sculptures to life!

🎷 LIVE MUSIC DEBUT (9pm – 11pm)

🎶 Artistry (Luiza Dimitriu, Steve Regan & Phil Lewis): Close out your night with the live debut of this fresh jazz and soul collective. Expect smooth, soulful melodies, atmospheric grooves, and timeless classics to carry you through to 11pm.

📍 Find us at venue A4 on your Artwalk map! We can’t wait to welcome you in.

28/07/2026

🎨 ARTWALK WAKEFIELD IS HERE: WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY! 🎨

The city is set to come alive with incredible art, live performances, floral installations, poetry, and music! Whether you’re following the whole trail or dipping into a few spots, there is something around every corner across Wakefield.

Here is a look at what’s waiting for you on the trail:

📍 HIGHLIGHTS ON THE TRAIL

☀️ Wakefield Cathedral: Step inside to experience Helios by Luke Jerram—a stunning, six-metre illuminated sphere showcasing the surface of the Sun in extraordinary detail.

📖 Waterstones & The Six Chimneys: Follow Rob C’s Poetry Walk starting with a poetry half-hour at Waterstones and ending with a relaxed Poetry Corner at The Six Chimneys!

📸 The Ridings Centre: Check out the Wakefield Camera Club Annual Exhibition outside M&S, featuring the finest photography from local members.

🌿 The Art Exchange CIC: Explore stunning botanical exhibitions, including FORCED—a candlelit floral installation by The Northern Bunch—plus mixed media art, sustainable copper wire jewelry, and live music from new jazz/soul collective Artistry from 9pm!

🏛️ The Old Vicarage & Westgate: Discover historical costumed life drawing, local history art, and open studios showcasing regional makers.

(Note: Please be aware that Gaila Studios will not be open for this edition of Artwalk).

🗺️ PLAN YOUR ROUTE:

Check out the full venue guide, map, and event schedules on the website before you head out:

👉 artwalkwakefield.org/schedule

Get your walking shoes ready, support our brilliant local artists, and let’s make it a night to remember! ✨

11/07/2026

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🎨 CALLING ALL BOTANICAL & NATURE ARTISTS! 🌿✨

We have an absolutely lovely mix of creatives lined up in the big room for the next Artwalk Wakefield on Wednesday 29th July, and we are working on making the space feel even more dreamy.

To bring that vision to life, we are specifically looking for an artist to exhibit whose work has a strong botanical or natural base. Whether your focus is lush greenery, wildlife, floral studies, or anything deeply connected to the natural world, we want you in the room with us! 🌸🍂

If your artwork celebrates nature and you want to join our vibrant creative community for the July Artwalk, we would love to hear from you.

👉 How to apply: Drop us a DM right now with a couple of examples of your work, or email us directly at [email protected] to get involved.

Let's make the big room something truly magical. 🖼️🌾

11/07/2026

We have space for artists who want to exhibit at The Six Chimneys for Artwalk Wakefield on Wednesday the 29th of July.

If you think this could be a good fit for you to exhibit your work get in touch with Kate at [email protected]

11/07/2026

Less than a week before the deadline, get your submissions in!

🎨 ARTWALK WAKEFIELD: JULY SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! 🎨

The creative energy in the city is buzzing, and it’s officially time to get ready for the next Artwalk Wakefield!

Submissions are now open for our next big night.

📅 The Dates You Need:

The Big Night: Wednesday 29th July

The Map Deadline: Friday 17th July

To ensure you’re included on the official printed maps, digital trails, and schedules, make sure to get your details locked in before the deadline!

🤝 Looking for a Creative Match?

Are you a venue with a great space but no art lined up yet?

Are you an artist with incredible work ready to show but need a wall?

Don't wait! Get in touch with us ASAP so we can play creative matchmaker and link you up with the perfect partner ahead of time.

👉 Head over to our website to submit your event: artwalkwakefield.org or drop us an email right now [email protected] if you need us to help find you a venue/artist match! Let’s make July our best one yet. ✨