Art in the Park

04 November 2021

November 20 – 28 November 2021

Entry Forms for Art in the Park are available now at Benjamin’s (beside the RSL). On the form are these key dates and information:

• Return completed Entry Form to Benjamin’s between 10th to 18th November and collect a numbered timber stake 

• Place your numbered stake in the ground at 100 Acres Reserve where you will erect your entry

• Erect your entry ONLY on either Friday 19 or the morning of Saturday 20 November with everything completed by 1.00pm. 

• A label will be attached to the stake with your name, entry title, materials and any notes

• Opening of Art in the Park at 2.00pm Saturday 20 November

• By 5.00pm on Sunday 28 November remove your entry leaving no rubbish or evidence of anything having been there at all 

What materials are good to use?

In thinking about your entry it’s important to consider how it will stand up to the rigours of being outside – how will sun, wind, rain, insects and bird life affect it. Obviously you will want your entry to look as good on day one as when it is due for taking down, even taking into account changes that may naturally happen as a result of weathering (and that can also add extra dimensions to an art work). Materials that are good to use include metals, natural fibres, sturdy plastics, ceramics, fabrics, stones etc. 

Think about constructing your piece so it is sturdy enough to withstand any strong winds or those torrential downpours we experience on Norfolk. Take a walk through the park at various times over the next few weeks to notice changes to spaces with differing sun and wind directions, as well as well sheltered places - or the best open space to use the elements if that’s what you require. Art in the Park is all about getting creative together with enjoying our beautiful parks and reserves. Get inspired, take a walk in 100 Acres, start making – and pick up an entry from Benjamin’s today!

Who remembers this wonderful sculpture made by Archie Biggs for Art in the Park 2010? It now has a permanent home in Queen Victoria Garden along with several others he made.