‘The Colours of Rowntree Park’
Calling York artists!
Have your work displayed in Rowntree Park.
After the success of Art in the Park over the last few years, Friends of Rowntree Park are delighted to launch Art in the Park 2026 and invite York artists and creative people to submit work inspired by the park.
Art in the Park began in 2021 as part of Rowntree Park’s centenary celebrations and has grown into one of the park’s most loved community projects. Each year, selected artwork is displayed on boards in the heart of the park, bringing colour, creativity and interest to the railings through the seasons.
For 2026, the theme is The Colours of Rowntree Park. This is a loose theme and can be interpreted in many different ways. Artists might explore the changing seasons, familiar park features, flowers and wildlife, or the atmosphere and life of the park itself.
We welcome submissions from York based artists, makers and creative enthusiasts of any age. Previous displays have included painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles and mixed media. Work needs to be submitted digitally for printing and display.
The deadline for submissions is 24th June 2026 – Please read the information for artists before submitting.
If you want to be in the email list to get up to date information and be reminded of the deadline (or ask any questions) contact art@rowntreepark.org.uk
Around 15 to 18 artworks will be chosen for display, and all artists will be contacted after the selection process.
Some selected artworks may also be considered for use in fundraising products such as prints, cards or the Friends of Rowntree Park calendar, which helps raise funds for our work in the park. Full information about this is included in the downloadable artist guidance.
To submit your work – read the full information for artists that is accessible using the link below. If you have any questions, Kathryn and Beryl, who volunteer to lead Art in the Park, can be contacted at art@rowntreepark.org.uk.
Please read the information for artists before submitting
