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SUMMARY:2026 Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:Entries will open for our annual open art competition in May\, open to any artist\, in any medium including (but not restricted to) painting\, drawing\, pastels\, mixed media\, printmaking\, sculpture\, ceramics & glass.\nAny artist from across the UK can enter\, but we do have a separate prize for best entry from a local artist.\nWe had 670 entries from across the UK in 2025. Take a look at the Prize Winners and those Highly Commended  \nPrizes: \n\nMain prize (any medium): £1000 – sponsored by Wychavon District Council\nRunner up to the main prize £250 – sponsored by Art Broadway\nPainting in Oils or Acrylics Prize £500 – sponsored by John Noott Galleries\nSculpture / 3D Prize £500 – sponsored by Sharon & Mark Ward (Trustee)\nLocal Artist Prize £500 – sponsored by Lennox Cato Antiques & Works of Art\nStill Life Prize of a solo weekend show – sponsored by The White Gallery Chipping Campden\nBest Entry from a New Entrant £500 – sponsored by the Painter’s Company Charities\nVisitors’ Choice Prize £250 voucher towards an overnight stay or food at Russells of Broadway plus afternoon tea for 2 at Dormy House Hotel\n\nWe have a panel of esteemed judges\, including category judges from the sponsors. \nArtists’ work that is selected for the final judging stage form an exclusive selling exhibition at Bretforton Theatrebarn from 25th September-4th October 2026\, open daily from 11am – 4pm. Entry to the exhibition is free and there is ample free parking right outside. The exhibition space is all on the ground floor. \nSome of our finalists will be demonstrating live during the exhibition. There is a demo area in between the two main exhibition areas where artists will be able to work on a piece and chat with exhibition visitors. \nMain entry deadline is 6pm Monday 17th August – entries open on 8th May\n\nWe realise that some of you will require a little extra time\, so there is a late entry deadline of 6pm on Friday 21st August. Late entries are charged at £25 per entry.\nBroadway Arts Festival is an arts charity\, so all the funds raised go towards their outreach projects with local schools\, bursaries for local university arts students and the next festival. \nCast your vote for Visitors’ Choice! \nWe also have a Visitors’ Choice prize. So do cast your vote for your favourite entry when you visit (one vote permitted per visitor). The prize winner will be announced and informed on the afternoon of Sunday 4th October! \nNote: We run the competition and exhibition of finalists apart from the festival as it is such a big event in its own right. \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://broadwayartsfestival.com/event/2026-art-competition/
LOCATION:Bretforton Theatrebarn\, Theatrebarn\, Bretforton\, Worcestershire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Painting Skyscapes in Oils with Mark Stopforth
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to Skyscapes in oils on paper using Alla Prima techniques\, relying on intuitive mark making to create emotive skyscapes. Throughout the day there will be the opportunity to experience a wide range of techniques that include washes\, blends\, stippling\, scumbling and lifting. \nContextual studies will include looking at the work of Turner\, Whistler and Caspar David Friedrich along with a host of other artists known for working in the tradition of the Sublime. \nThis workshop is for artists who have some experience of painting in oils (intermediate)\, not suitable for complete novices. \nAbout the tutor: \nMark Stopforth is an artist specialising in oils and more specifically in Alla Prima techniques. His work finds inspiration from the Romantic and the Sublime Art of the past but given a contemporary feel. Mark has exhibited work both in the UK and abroad. He is currently represented by The Paragon Gallery\, Cheltenham\, Galerie Rollin\, Rouen and Immobilium Art\, Beverly Hills. Mark is  also a published author “Alla Prima Skies and Seas” \nTo view more of Mark’s work visit: www.markstopforth.co.uk \nThe workshop will at Willersey Village Hall 5 minutes drive from Broadway village. There is ample free parking onsite. \nTickets £100 (Limited to 13 places) \nTickets go on sale through the website at 10am on Monday 26th January & 1 week earlier for benefactors of the festival who benefit from priority booking. \nMaterials List: \n\nPencil/s\nPaper: Mark recommends Fabriano Academia smooth. Cartridge paper that is smooth with a gms of 200 and above is just as good\nKitchen towel paper x 2 rolls\nWhite spirit (low odour)\nGloves (disposable)\nOil paints: Mark suggests the following colours: Prussian blue\, Cobalt blue\, Yellow ochre\, Black\, Titanium White\, Green\, Pink\, Flesh tone pink plus any others that you have\nBrushes: A small range of brushes from small to medium for detailing and blending\nBring some old brushes for stippling\nSmall bowl for white spirit\nMasking tape\n\nWould you like to buy a Broadway Arts Festival apron to wear at the workshop? If so\, just add it to your order for £20 and it will be available for collection at your workshop. \n \n  \nTutor Mark Stopforth \n \n 
URL:https://broadwayartsfestival.com/event/skyscapes-workshop-mark-stopforth/
LOCATION:Willersey Village Hall\, Main Street\, Willersey\, WR12 7PJ
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SUMMARY:Tushar Sabale En Plein Air Painting Demonstration and 'Stay & Paint' at The Orchard Farm
DESCRIPTION:Tushar Sabale is an award winning artist who mainly paints from life in oil colours but occasionally enjoys painting objects in his studio too. \nIn this en plein air demo\, Tushar will show how he chooses a subject\, makes his composition and captures light and atmosphere in his paintings. You will be able to see how he makes colour choices and uses his palette through the entire process of painting. Tushar will also explain how he uses observation\, memory and mental notes to paint from life in the changing weather conditions. \nThe demo will take place in open air in the gardens but may be moved under shelter in event of any bad weather.  \nAfter the demo\, if you opt for ‘Stay and paint’ Tushar will come around every artist to see their progress and offer some guidance where necessary.  \nAs well as being an Ambassador for the festival and co-founder of ‘London Plein Air Painters’\, he is also a member of The Wapping Group of Artists\, Chelsea Art Society and British Plein Air Painters.  \nHe has won numerous National and International Awards and exhibited widely across the country including at the Mall Galleries for the ROI\, NEAC\, RSMA and ING Discerning Eye. Tushar appeared on Sky Arts ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’- Series 8 as one of the Pod artists that was filmed at Royal Ascot. He has been on a ‘Panel of Judges’ and a ‘Guest of honour’ on many occasions. You can listen to him on podcasts and learn more about his works on www.tusharsabale.com \nThe spectacular gardens of The Orchard Farm on the Upper High Street in Broadway include formal and informal planting\, contemporary sculpture\, a lake and large pond and Cotswold architecture. \nStay & Paint: \nArtists have the option of staying on after the demonstration and spending the rest of the afternoon painting in the gardens at The Orchard Farm. If you would like to do this\, please select the ticket option ‘Stay & Paint’. \nNote: Tushar will be a judge at The Great Broadway Paint-Off  the following day on Sunday 7th June – why not stay on and take part? \nTickets: (20 Places) \n\nDemo Only £25  (Sold Out)\nDemo and Stay & Paint £60 \n\nWhat to bring: \nIf you are coming to the demonstration only\, please bring a folding chair to sit on. \nIf you are planning to ‘Stay & Paint’\, please bring a chair\, lunch and all your own art supplies for your afternoon painting. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nThe Orchard Farm – Upper High Street Broadway \n  \n  \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://broadwayartsfestival.com/event/tusharsabaledemo/
LOCATION:The Orchard Farm\, Upper High Street\, Broadway\, WR12 7AL
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Workshop at Cotswold Lavender with Paul Talbot Greaves RI
DESCRIPTION:In this plein air workshop at Cotswold Lavender\, we will be painting the lavender fields in full bloom in acrylic or oil\, looking for interesting angles and dynamic designs to create attention grabbing paintings led by tutor  Paul Talbot-Greaves RI. \nThis workshop will be full of colour\, so you will learn how to manage colour contrasts effectively\, how to capture light and shade\, and how to simplify the subject. The day will be suitable for beginner and intermediate levels with participants ideally having had some basic painting experience. You will leave with your own interpretation of the subject along with the skills and knowledge to tackle similar paintings in your own time. \nPaul has been a full-time artist and tutor for the past 30 years\, specialising in landscape painting. He is a member of the Royal Institute Of Painters In Watercolours and has won many awards including three times The Artist award at Patchings\, The Canson Award\, St Cuthberts Mill Award\, The Artist Purchase Prize\, Chaoshan Watercolour Award\, and First Prize at the 2023 Broadway Arts Festival art competition. He regularly writes teaching articles for magazines\, has four practical art books published\, and has contributed to other books on the subject of painting. \nLimited to 15 places \nTickets £110 \nTickets go on sale in January and the price includes entry to the lavender fields and parking. \nMaterials List \nIf using acrylic paints: \n\nThere are no specific acrylic colours\, but as a guide most paintings can be created from cadmium yellow light\, yellow ochre\, cerulean blue\, French ultramarine\, cadmium red\, alizarin crimson\, titanium white and ivory black.\nBrushes: Synthetic types\, flat brushes or hog brushes. A small range of varied sizes is best. (can also be used for oil painting)\nPainting Surface: Any preferred surface is fine\, such as Winsor Newton Acrylic Paper or similar\, Hot pressed watercolour paper\, canvas\, canvas board or pre-gessoed boards and surfaces.\nPainting Mediums: Matt medium\nOther equipment:  Water pot\, palette\, Pencil\, Eraser\, kitchen roll\, Drawing board (if painting on paper)\, cellulose sponge (household moppet type)\, masking tape\, small spray bottle\, apron or old shirt\, outdoor chair (if sitting to paint)\, Easel\, Waste bag for discarded cleaning materials.\n\nIf working with oil paints: \n\nThere are no specific oil colours\, but as a guide\, most paintings can be created from cadmium yellow light\, yellow ochre\, cerulean blue\, French ultramarine\, cadmium red\, alizarin crimson\, titanium white and ivory black. \nBrushes: A small range of varied sizes of synthetic or hog brushes (brushes for acrylic are fine to use). A palette knife is useful for mixing and cleaning up.\nPalette: tear off palette or any suitable mixing surface\nPainting Surface: Use any kind of prepared surface for oil such as oil paper\, prepared canvas\, canvas board\, or gessoed wood panels. If preparing your own wood panel\, use at least 2 coats of Gesso. If you’re not used to oil\, keep the size small (maximum 14 x 11in) and buy ready primed surfaces.\nPainting Mediums: Winsor Newton Liquin medium (only a small bottle is required). No medium required for water soluble oils\nOther equipment: Odourless mineral spirits such as Sansodor or Zest it\, or water for water soluble oil. Small dipper or pot. A container with a lid for cleaning such as jam jars or oil painter’s steel colander pot. Kitchen roll or rags. Baby oil (for cleaning brushes and hands). Apron or old shirt. Outdoor chair (if sitting to paint). Easel. Waste bag for discarded cleaning materials.\n\nPaul Talbot-Greaves RI \n \nCotswold Lavender \n \n 
URL:https://broadwayartsfestival.com/event/en-plein-air-workshop-at-cotswold-lavender-with-paul-talbot-greaves/
LOCATION:Cotswold Lavender Fields\, Hill Barn Farm\, Snowshill\, WR12 7JY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:artBEAT 2027 - The opening weekend
DESCRIPTION:artBEAT is the opening 3 day weekend for the festival that showcases the work of some of Britain’s top artists\, designers and artisans in the marquees on the village green in this idyllic Cotswold village. \nThroughout the weekend the marquees house 50+ talented artists\, printmakers\, sculptors\, jewellers\, ceramicists\, designer-makers and a host of traditional artisans demonstrating their skills & selling their work direct to the public. Bring the whole family to watch these talented artists at work. \nOpen Friday 11th\, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily. \nEntry is just £1 (under 16’s free) \nApplications to take a stand at artBEAT open in August 2026. Email artbeat@broadwayartsfestival.com if you would like to be notified when applications open. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://broadwayartsfestival.com/event/artbeat-2027-the-opening-weekend/
LOCATION:Broadway Village Green\, The Green\, Broadway\, Worcestershire\, WR12 7AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:artBEAT,Demonstrations,Family Friendly,Meet the artist
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