As part of this anniversary, a host of events are being planned by Kenilworth Council and English Heritage to commemorate the event.

As part of the celebrations there will be two Plein Air events at the Castle, giving a fantastic opportunity for artists to be creative (in their own medium), in the grounds of one of the most important historic buildings in Warwickshire.

The Plein Airs will both take place on the weekend of 14/15 June, followed by an exhibition at the Talisman Theatre Kenilworth, on the weekend of 23/24 August.

Get Creative – Children’s Art Day at the Castle – Saturday 14 June

Young artists of all ages and abilities, accompanied by an adult if under 16, will be getting creative in the castle grounds in their own Plein Air art event. The Castle will be open to young artists from 10am until 4pm.

Artists are needed to work alongside and engage with young visitors either all day, 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm. You do not need to be a teacher, just be willing to do your own work alongside any young people who may choose to sit down beside you and be creative themselves.

Plein Air at the Castle – Sunday 15 June, 10am - 4pm

This non-selective art event is open to local artists who are invited to produce a creative piece in any 2D or 3D artform, drawing inspiration from the glorious castle surroundings.

Applications are invited from local artists.

All participants from the Plein Air days will be eligible to have their work displayed in a pop-up exhibition at the Talisman Theatre 23 and 24 August. Visitors will be able to view and purchase pieces produced during the Sunday event. The exhibition will also include work from the children’s day on Saturday.

There is no fee for artists for either of the Plein Air days, but you will need your own PLI.

We particularly welcome applications from artists who are willing to take part in the Children’s day on Saturday.

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