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Paint the Park 2026 – Calling All Artists

Paint the Park returns to Stanley Park on Saturday 4th July 2026 for a full day of outdoor ‘plein air’ painting.

Artists are invited to take part in this popular annual competition, with prizes awarded by a professional judge. Entry forms and T-shirt order forms are now available on the website.

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable day of painting in one of Blackpool’s most scenic locations: https://blackpoolartsociety.co.uk/ptp/

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Paint the Park 2026

Plein Air Painting Competition

Stanley Park, Blackpool • Celebrating 100 Years

Date & Time

Saturday 4 July 2026

9:30am – 5:30pm

Location

Stanley Park

Blackpool

Entry Fee

£15

Prizes

1st Prize – £300

Runner Up – £100

Novice – £50 Art Supplies Voucher

Come along and paint plein air in Blackpool’s historic Grade II listed Stanley Park.

Judged by

Marianne Birkby

Event Schedule

9:30am – Registration at Visitor Centre
10:00am – Painting begins
4:00pm – Painting ends
4:30pm – Judging

Enter the Competition

Download Entry Form

Contact

ptp@blackpoolartsociety.co.uk

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