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Entries invited for our garden-themed art competition

We are inviting entries for the 2026 ‘Art in the Park’ competition on the theme of ‘Gardens for a changing climate’. Participants are being asked to interpret how the effect of climate change will impact our gardens and how they will evolve and adapt. Prizes are on offer for the best 2D artwork in different age categories.

Participants in the competition are free to interpret ‘Gardens for a changing climate’ as they wish, but are encouraged to visit our grounds for inspiration, in particular, the Flood Resilient Garden, which showcases planting and landscaping to create an outside space that can respond and adapt to the challenges of heavy rain and surface water flooding.

First prize in the over-18s category is £500 while two highly commended entries will receive a £250 prize each. Winners in each of the two junior categories (ages 12-18, and age 4-11) will receive a £50 prize each for themselves and £250 for their nominated school or youth group to spend on art supplies.

The deadline for entries is 20 August 2026 for the over-18s category. Entry form to go live in May.

For the two junior categories, ages 4-11 and 12-18, the deadline is 18 September 2026. Entrants aged 18 and under must create their artwork on a postcard measuring 148 x 105mm, which they can send via post to the Howbery Park Estate office or hand in at Howbery’s Manor Café.

Over-18s’ artwork can be up to A3 in size and must initially be submitted online as a jpeg or png file (max size 5Mb). If shortlisted, artists will be invited to bring in their physical artwork for final judging.

An exhibition of the artworks will be held at the Manor House on 7-9 October. Winners will be announced on 6 October 2026.

To see the winning artwork from past competitions:

Art Competition

Enter the competition

Please select an option:

If entering one of the junior categories (ages 4-11, or ages 12-18):

  • Either hand in your postcard in person at the Manor Café at Howbery Park, or send your postcard to Art in the Park, Howbery Park Estates office, Howbery Business Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA.
  •  Include artist's name, your age (at time of creating the artwork),  parent/guardian name, parent/guardian email address, address, and name of your nominated  school or youth group.

By submitting a postcard, you agree to our terms and conditions.

If entering the over 18 competition:

  •  Please submit a photo of your artwork online. If shortlisted, we will ask you to send in your original artwork.

Maximum file size: 5MB

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