Category: Artist opportunities
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Apply now for the 2026 Poetry Trail
Kirkstall Art Trail celebrates art in its many forms, including painting with words. The Poetry Trail returns for a third year, providing planned poetic persuasiveness permeating participants’ particular pondering. There will be a trail of poems around Kirkstall attached to street furniture during the weekend of the Kirkstall Art Trail… continue reading
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Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 Poetry Competition
Poetry has been an important part of the Kirkstall Art Trail for several years now. The inclusion of the Poetry Trail and spoken word events during the free weekend aligns with our aims to encourage engagement and education in art in its multiple forms. Inaugural poetry competition For 2026, we… continue reading
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Artist call-out for 2026 Kirkstall Art Trail
Kirkstall Art Trail is back this summer! We’re looking for artists, makers, and creative organisations to take part. Join us for a weekend of creativity on 18 and 19 July. The Art Trail provides a unique chance for artists to showcase and sell their work in unconventional settings. You can… continue reading
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Call-out 2026 – application and accessibility
We welcome all artists to apply for this year’s Kirkstall Art Trail. But, we recognise that there may be barriers to taking part. We want you to feel that this is the place for your work, and we want to help where we can. Below are the ways in which we… continue reading
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‘Capture Kirkstall’ 2026 Photography Competition
Show us your best shots The annual ‘Capture Kirkstall’ showcases the area and its people as seen through the eyes of the public. The competition is open to all photographers, professionals or keen amateurs. Whether you use a DSLR or a smartphone, we want to see your photographs exploring Kirkstall.… continue reading