Arundel Festival Artist of the Year
2026 Artist of the Year
The title of Arundel Festival's Artist of the Year 2026 went to Claire Gray!
This year's runners-up were Kate Flower and Abbie Mutch.
On 2nd August 2026, artists were tasked with creating an original piece of art featuring the local landmark, Hiorne Tower, Arundel Park.
The artists had their works displayed in
The Victoria Institute over the festival period (22nd - 31st August 2026), where the public voted for their favourite.
2026 Artist of the Year Competitors
2025 Artist of the Year
The inaugural
Arundel Festival Artist of the Year
was won by local artist
Anthony Veal
in 2025. The community-focused competition, invites artists to create a depiction of a local landmark. The competition offers festival-goers the opportunity to vote on a shortlist of entries.
