The Art Trail is run on a not-for-profit basis, supporting established artists and emerging new talent, with the only stipulation being that all participating artists and makers live in Wivenhoe.
The breadth of media is always extensive, from ceramics of all types, paintings, prints, textiles, photography and collage, to name just a few. Each year sees us go from strength to strength, developing and growing in both variety and reach. It’s an ideal opportunity to see art and makers in action, purchase unique pieces and, above all, inspire and delight.
Wivenhoe has held a creative reputation since the 50’s - Francis Bacon, Dickie Chopping and Dennis Wirth-Miller, stalwarts of the notorious Wivenhoe Art Club, established a strong foundation. On your wanderings around the Art Trail you may even stumble across a recently erected blue plaque, drawing your attention to Francis Bacon’s studio in Queen’s Road.
This richly diverse hub, together with the town’s port and shipyard heritage, makes visiting the Art Trail a joy. The uniquely condensed array of studios and venues in its riverside location with marshland habitat, make this a visually rich event not to be missed. With its many pubs, cafes and hotels, visitors come from far and wide, often making a weekend of it.