Blackburn Paint the Town 2021

Paint the Town is a challenge to artists of all ages and abilities - beginners, amateurs and professionals - to create a painting, drawing or other artwork in a day. This can be done in Blackburn town centre itself, capturing the town centre over the course of one day, or from home, capturing the people and places of the Blackburn with Darwen borough using inspiration from photos, images or memories.

Participating artists will need to book their place in advance and then register on the day at The Bureau Event Hub if taking part in person, or online if taking part at home.

Event Information

Artwork can be digital or non-digital, and any size or medium is acceptable, but remember you have to complete it in a day!

There are categories for children and young people under 16, as well as a ‘Just for Fun’ category for those who are starting out or don’t feel comfortable being judged alongside experienced artists.

It costs just £10 to register (paid in advance), and donations are invited for those taking part ‘Just for Fun’.

All work will need to be submitted to the organisers either at the Event Hub or online by 6pm on the day. Those who have taken part from home will have the opportunity to drop off their work at The Bureau Event Hub during the following week (appointments will need to be booked in advance) should they wish.

The artwork will be judged according to the category and all entrants will be notified of the decisions and winners by 24th July.

There are fantastic cash and artist materials prizes to be won, and all submitted work will be part of a Paint the Town exhibition following the event.

Event Time

Doors Open at 9:00AM From 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Location

The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Blackburn, BB1 6HQ

REGISTER via TicketSource