Calderdale Plein Air Competition 2025

Calderdale's plein air painting competition returns for 2025 on Saturday 13th September.

Join us for a day of outdoor painting in the beautiful landscapes around Hebden Bridge. Set up your easel outdoors and spend the day capturing the local scenery, working with natural light and changing weather conditions.

This competition gives artists the chance to paint directly from nature, creating finished works in just one day. You'll be working alongside other artists, all tackling the same challenge of painting outdoors within the time limit.

This year we are excited that Kate Lycett the esteemed local artist has agreed to judge for us.  https://www.katelycett.co.uk/profile/

What's on offer:

• Prizes for the best paintings
• Meet other local artists and art enthusiasts
• Get your work seen by visitors and judges
• Challenge yourself with outdoor painting techniques

Open to painters of all abilities - whether you're just starting out or have years of experience. It's a great opportunity to try plein air painting or improve your outdoor skills.

Interested in taking part? Registration is now open. Come and spend a day painting in one of Yorkshire's most picturesque locations.