Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail
Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail
This autumn, we invite artists from across the North East and Cumbria to submit work for the inaugural Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail. The trail will weave through several locations along Hadrian’s Wall crossing Northumberland and Cumbria, bringing together diverse perspectives on folklore, history, and myth.
Theme: FOLK
We encourage broad and imaginative interpretations of the theme FOLK. This might include but not limited to –
Local folk traditions and stories from West Northumberland and East Cumbria
Roman mythology and legends linked to Hadrian’s Wall
Grisly tales of the Border Reivers
Folkloric creatures and mystical beings
Botanical folklore and the mythology of native trees and wildflowers
Landscapes
How to Enter
Submissions are open to artists aged 18+ (work must be for sale) and under 18 (work will be exhibited but not sold).
Each artist may submit up to 2 wall based artworks no bigger than 60cm x 60cm
Submit via completed entry form by Friday 25th July 2025.
Submission must include:
Your full name, address, email, and phone number
A 100-word bio about you and your work
Social media handles and website (if available)
High-quality image(s) of the work(s) submitted
Preferred method of display/installation
Sale price for each work (including 30% commission)
Please note: If you have accessibility needs and require help to complete your application, contact us on info@greencroftonthewall.com — we’re happy to support you.
Selection & Exhibition Details
Successful artists will be notified of the outcome by Friday 8th August 2025 via email.
Selected works must be delivered to Green Croft Arts between 26th–31st August 2025.
The dates of the Art Trail are:
Week 1: Friday 5 – Sunday 7 September 2025
Week 2: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September 2025
Week 3: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 September 2025
A private view will take place on Thursday 4th September for artists, family, and guests.
Unsold work must be collected between 22nd–29th September 2025.
Artwork Requirements:
All works must be delivered ready to hang.
Framed works must include mirror plates fixed ⅓ down from the top on both sides.
Clearly label the back with the artist’s name and title of the work.
Due to venue limitations, smaller works are especially encouraged.
Artists are responsible for insuring their works for the duration of the exhibition
Hanging and placement will be at the curator’s discretion, though installation preferences can be indicated in the entry form.
We will ask for a headshot or photo of you with your work
Fees & Commission
There is NO FEE to enter
A hanging fee of £6.00 per work will be charged for selected pieces.
A 30% commission will be deducted from any sales.
The Creative Team
About The Organisations
The organisations working together on the Art Trail are Green Croft Arts Ltd, Field Shelter CIC and Echo Events CIC. We all live and work on the line of Hadrian’s Wall.
Green Croft Arts
Green Croft Arts is led by dance artist and creative producer Amanda Drago, and sound artist and musician Kit Haigh. Together, we create work that fosters deeper connections between people, the landscape, and the region’s heritage. In January 2025, we opened The Threshing Barn as a cultural and wellbeing hub, situated directly on the line of Hadrian’s Wall between Greenhead and Gilsland, Northumberland. The Barn hosts classes, workshops, and performances, offering a creative and community-focused space.
Field Shelter CIC
Field Shelter is an artist-led creative studio and project space located near Haltwhistle, Northumberland, on Hadrian’s Wall. It is housed in an off-grid building that was formerly a derelict stable. Field Shelter supports experimental, rural-based contemporary art practices, exploring alternative methods of making, researching, and presenting work within a wild and natural landscape.
Echo Events CIC
Echo Events Lanercost CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Lanercost, Cumbria, that organizes and supports community events. They focus on showcasing local talent, including artists, performers, and schools, and often incorporate arts, music, and spoken word into their events.
