Artist competition launched for Cherwell countryside

The event, which will take place in the scenic setting of Newton Purcell in the Cherwell District, on June 13, will host its first-ever ‘Artist of the Year’ competition.

All ages and abilities are invited to create work live on the day in a relaxed countryside setting.

Artists in the Countryside exhibition at Newton Purcell will feature a live artist of the year competition (Image: Artists in the Countryside)

Each year, the exhibition draws visitors and artists alike for a day of creativity. It will raise funds for St Michael and All Angels church.

Sign up online to take part. Entry is £5 for adults and £2.50 for under-16s, payable on the day.

The competition will be judged by two established artists, Polly Pincott and Barry Miller.

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Ms Pincott was a semi-finalist in Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year 2024 and is a member of the Oxford Art Society. She was also shortlisted for the British Art Prize in 2023.

Mr Miller is both a painter and photographer, with works exhibited in London, and at the SAA Artist of the Year exhibitions.

Winners will receive a special prize from the judges and will have their artwork professionally framed.

The event takes place in the scenic setting of Newton Purcell Village Hall, adjacent to St Michael’s Church, and promises to be a vibrant day of creativity for artists of all backgrounds.