A PURBECK art festival is calling on visual artists residing or working in the area to put themselves forward for a prestigious exhibition.

Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) is inviting artists to submit applications to exhibit in the highly-anticipated Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2024, set to take place from May 25 to June 9.

The event gives artists a unique platform to showcase their talent and engage with the vibrant artistic community in Purbeck.

And organisers are encouraging visual artists keen to be a part of the event to apply when registraton opens on January 1.

For more information on the application process and requirements, visit the official festival website, at purbeckartweeksfestival.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2024.

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival is set to run from May 25 to June 9

Meanwhile, as part of the festival’s commitment to fostering and supporting local artistic talent, PAW is offering bursaries to provide financial assistance and support to visual and performing artists interested in developing their careers.

“The bursaries are a way of encouraging local talent, carving pathways for local artists to access opportunities and push their boundaries,” said Laurel Hart, director of strategic communications at PAW.

“It’s about investing in the aspirations of local artists and deepening access to creative opportunities. Supporting artists today means a richer cultural scene for everyone tomorrow.”

Artists interested in learning more about the bursaries and the application process should get in touch by email to info@purbeckartweeks.co.uk.