Paint Knutsford

Sunday 16th August 2026

ARE YOU A BUDDING ARTIST?

Register to paint your favourite part of Knutsford in a day-long painting event, with the opportunity to showcase your piece at Knutsford Heritage Centre.

Once registered and the £15 registration fee has been paid, we will be in touch to confirm your location. You will then join us at 9am on the morning of 16th August to have your canvas stamped before heading off into our beautiful historic town to spend the next seven hours painting.

At 4.30pm, all artists will bring their paintings to the newly renovated Knutsford Market Hall, where we will open the doors for the public to come and view everyone’s work.

Registrations are now open and will close 5pm on the 26th June.

If you have any questions, please call 01565 653 929 or email enquiries@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

VISITING FOR THE DAY (NOT A PAINTER)?

Pick up a map detailing where the Paint Knutsford artists will be set up and wander the trail seeing art in action!

2025

What a wonderful inaugural Paint Knutsford (and of course alfresco dining!)

A huge thanks to everyone who took part, visited the town, and supported this event. A big thanks to the sun as well as it certainly made a difference! Of course, this event was made possible by the kind sponsorship of King Street Dental.

Take a look at some of the paintings that were completed by last years artists.

Paint Knutsford 2025 Peoples Choice Vote

REGISTER TO TAKE PART

To register as a painter for the event, please complete the form below. Once you submit your form, you will need to then make payment of the £15 entrance fee.

 

ENTRY RULES

  1. Entries must be entirely original and created within Knutsford Town Centre between 9:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday 16th August 2026
  2.  Artists must register by Friday 17th July and confirm their chosen painting location. A non-refundable £15 registration fee is required to participate.
  3. Artists must report to Knutsford Market Hall on Sunday 16th August before commencing work. Each canvas, paper, or board will be stamped at the start to confirm it is blank. Primed surfaces are acceptable.
    • Unstamped work will be excluded from the competition and exhibition.
    • Multiple surfaces may be stamped however, only one piece can be submitted for judging and exhibition.
  4. Any media or style is permitted, except photography. The maximum size allowed (to ensure exhibition suitability) is 92cm x 92cm.
  5. Artists must bring their own materials and equipment.
  6. Completed work must be submitted to Knutsford Market Hall by 3:00pm on Sunday 16th August.
  7. For those entering the competition, judging will take place after the event, with results announced at Knutsford Market Hall on the same day.
    • Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place
  8. All artwork will be exhibited at the Heritage Centre, Knutsford, from 18th to 30th August (unless otherwise stated). Knutsford Town Council staff will arrange transportation of artwork to the Heritage Centre.
  9. The Heritage Centre will assist with reserving artwork by collecting buyers’ names and contact details.
    They will not take payment or liaise directly between buyer and artist.
    • Council staff will pass all enquiries to the artist.
    • All artwork must remain at the Heritage Centre for the full duration of the exhibition.
  10. All exhibited artwork must be collected from Knutsford Town Council Offices, Toft Road, WA16 6TA, between 1st and 11th September, during office hours (9:00am–5:00pm).
    • Collection is the artist’s responsibility.
    • No delivery service is provided.
    • Any uncollected work may at the organisers’ discretion, be donated to charity.
  11. This is an open-air event. Artists must come prepared for all weather conditions.
  12. Event organisers reserve the right to cancel the event in the case of adverse weather. While reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants, organisers are not responsible for any costs incurred due to cancellation.
  13. Artists are responsible for their own work, transport of materials, and for holding appropriate personal liability insurance throughout the competition and exhibition. Participants are also responsible for their own health, safety, and welfare.
  14. By participating, artists agree to be filmed and photographed by media partners, organisers, and their representatives. Images may be used for promotion of the 2025 event and future Paint Knutsford events across all media platforms, including the Knutsford Town Council website and social media channels.
  15. Artists agree that images of their completed work may be used for marketing and merchandisepurposes without payment.
  16. By registering, artists confirm they have read and agree to abide by these terms and conditions and participate at their own risk. Paint Knutsford, its organisers, and representatives accept no liability for injury, loss, or damage to persons, belongings, or artwork.
  17. Children under 18 are welcome to take part in painting activities but must be always accompanied by a responsible adult. Participants must be aged 18 or over to enter the competition.