Paint the Day

Calling all artists & photographers: Can you create a masterpiece in 24 hours for Wolverhampton’s Paint the Day 2024 challenge?
Featuring an expert judging panel, prize money & a public exhibition of your work

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

24hrs making time: Sat 3rd August 9am – Sun 4th August of June 10am
Paint The Day sets the challenge of capturing a scene in just one day in your chosen medium within a three-mile radius of the Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

Everyone! The challenge is open to professional, amateur and under 16’s artists.
Open to all art forms, from drawing to landscape painting to photography and printing, you can interpret the scene in any visual style as long as it’s made in and about the local area. Your finished creation will then be displayed in an exhibition at the NAC’s Gallery Hall exhibition space, where visitors can purchase your piece in an auction with cash prizes judged by panel of professional artists and a public vote.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Registration Fees:
Early Bird Adult £6;
Early Bird Student £5;
Early Bird Family Ticket £12

WHAT COULD I WIN?

Painting Prize: £100
Photography: £50
Drawing: £50
Under 16’s: £50
Public Vote: £50

WHO WILL SEE MY WORK?

FREE Public Exhibition – Sunday 4th August until 11th August – 11am – 4pm

Join us for a free public exhibition starting on Sunday, 4th August, and continuing through to Sunday, 11th August. Open daily from 11am to 4pm, the exhibition will feature an array of captivating artworks produced throughout the challenge.

Throughout the duration of the exhibition, we’re inviting attendees to bid on original pieces from our ‘Paint the Day’ collection. And don’t forget to participate in our public vote to pick your favourite artwork.