August Bank Holiday Weekend
Festival of Arts
About the Festival
The Grainthorpe Festival of Arts is a three-day event held over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday to Monday), running from 10am to 5pm each day. It takes place across three venues in the village: St Clement's Church, the Village Hall, and Tithe Farm Barn.
Typically featuring 45–60 artists and up to 30 crafters, the festival has been running since 1996. All proceeds support St Clement's Church and Grainthorpe village organisations. It is entirely volunteer-run.
- Dates: August Bank Holiday Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Hours: 10am – 5pm each day
- Venues: St Clement's Church, Village Hall & Tithe Farm, Grainthorpe LN11 7JR
- Admission: £2.50 by catalogue (valid all three days) — children under 16 free
- Parking: Free on site
Artists
Painters, printmakers, and other 2D artists exhibiting original work for sale. Work is hung in St Clement's Church. Artists are not required to attend in person.
Crafters
Makers of handcrafted goods with a stall in Tithe Farm Barn or the Village Hall. Crafters must attend and run their stall in person throughout the event.
Fees & Allowances
Different terms apply for artists and crafters.
Artists
- Entry fee: £8 per artist for the full three-day event
- Work allowed: Up to 6 framed works or 10 unframed works
- Commission: 25% of the sale price on any work sold
- Delivery: Work must be delivered to the venue before the festival opens and collected at close on Monday
- Insurance: Public Liability Insurance required
- Labelling: All works must be priced and labelled according to the organiser's guidelines, provided on acceptance
Crafters
- Stall fee: £8 per day (you may book one, two, or all three days)
- Table: One 6 ft trestle table provided per booking; additional tables on request
- Commission: 25% of the sale price on any goods sold
- Attendance: Crafters must be present and staff their stall throughout the days booked
- Insurance: Public Liability Insurance required
- Goods: All items must be handmade by the stallholder. No reselling of bought-in goods
How to Register
The same five-step process applies to both artists and crafters.
Read the Terms
Download and read the relevant Terms & Conditions — separate documents exist for artists and crafters. These cover acceptable work, commission arrangements, insurance requirements, and cancellation policy.
Submit Your Registration
Complete the online registration form for your role — artist or crafter. You'll be asked for contact details, a brief description or images of your work, your insurance details, and (for crafters) which days you wish to attend.
Receive Confirmation
We review all applications and aim to reply within three weeks. Acceptance is at the committee's discretion, with priority given to returning exhibitors and a preference for variety of medium. You will receive full practical details on acceptance.
Pay Your Fee
Bank transfer details will be included in your acceptance email. Payment must be received within 14 days to secure your place. Artists: £8 flat fee. Crafters: £8 per day attended. Places are not confirmed until payment clears.
The Festival Weekend
Artists deliver labelled, priced work to the designated drop-off point on the Thursday evening before the event. Crafters set up from 8:30am each day. Unsold work and stall contents are collected at close on Monday after 5pm. Sales proceeds are paid by bank transfer within two weeks.
Questions?
Not sure whether your work is suitable, or want to know more before applying? We're happy to help — get in touch before submitting your registration.
Registrations for the next Festival of Arts open in April.
Artist Terms & Conditions | Crafter Terms & Conditions | Looking for the May Fayre instead?