Paint the Park

Sunday 13th September 2026

10am–4pm

Stanley Park, Gosport

Paint the Park Gosport

Paint the Park

Paint the Park is a brand new community art event celebrating the beauty of Gosport, local creativity and the incredible surroundings of Stanley Park.

Inspired by shows such as Landscape Artist of the Year, artists will spend the day painting, drawing and creating artwork inspired by the park and surrounding scenery. Artists will arrive on the day, choose their own location within the park and create an original artwork live throughout the event.

This is a relaxed, community-focused event designed to bring together artists of all abilities — from complete beginners and hobbyists to experienced professionals.

Whether you work in acrylic, oils, spray paint, watercolour, pencil, ink, collage or mixed media, we want to see Gosport through your eyes.

Please find Artist application below.

Paint the Park Artist Information

  • Free to enter
  • Open to all ages and abilities
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event
  • Artists local to Gosport and surrounding areas will be prioritised if applications exceed available space
  • Any physical medium welcome
  • No digital artwork
  • Artists must create their work on the day between approximately 10am–2pm
  • No pre-painted or pre-drawn artwork permitted
  • Canvas/materials may be primed or gessoed beforehand only
  • Any canvas or surface size welcome
  • Artists must bring all materials and equipment required
  • Gazebos are not permitted as they may obstruct the view of other artists

A winner will be announced later in the afternoon at approximately 3:30pm at the Alverbank. There will also be a dedicated Under 16s category.

Further details regarding judging, prizes and artwork display/exhibition opportunities will be announced closer to the event.

What We’re Looking For

We want Paint the Park to capture the spirit of Gosport through art.

This event is about:

  • celebrating local creativity
  • encouraging community engagement
  • showcasing Stanley Park and the surrounding area
  • creating a welcoming environment for artists and visitors alike

Artists are encouraged to interpret the environment in their own style and medium. Traditional landscapes, abstract responses, urban sketching, expressive painting and mixed media approaches are all welcome.

Paint the Park Artist Application

Applications are now closed.

Event Organiser

Paint the Park is organised by ThirteenEight, The Studio @ThirteenEight, The Alverbank Hotel and Friends of Stanley Park as part of an ongoing mission to support community arts, local artists and creative opportunities across Gosport.

Find out more about ThirteenEight here.