The Brentwood Art Trail will return this year from May 30 to June 28, transforming high streets into pop-up galleries and creative hubs for a month-long celebration of visual art.
The popular pop-up gallery at the Baytree Shopping Centre will also return.
Organised by the Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID), the event invites artists and artist groups to apply by March 1 for a chance to have their work featured in public spaces and businesses. The 2026 trail builds on the success of the 2025 event.
Vicki Thompson, practice manager at Ingatestone-based interior design firm Mansfield Monk, said: “Hosting local artists as part of the annual Brentwood Art Trail is a highlight for us here at Ingatestone-based architects and interior designers, Mansfield Monk.
“It’s an opportunity to engage with the creative community and showcase an inspiring mix of artists and their artworks across mixed genres and mediums as we transform our window into a gallery space for one month.
“Together with our High Street business neighbours, we help celebrate creativity in the town centre.”
The 2026 trail will once again include live painting demonstrations, creative workshops, and guided tours.
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Last year’s event featured artists such as John Ball, Lucia Hardy, Amelia Hart, Jill Busby, and Nicola Osborne, who painted live in front of high street crowds.
Villene Hyam, project manager of the Brentwood Art Trail for Brentwood Connected, said: “We’re continuously planning for the Brentwood Art Trail and it’s so exciting when the application period comes around each year. Through this event, we’ve built a fantastic community of artists and it’s a pleasure to match them with businesses who enjoy supporting creatives.”
The Brentwood Art Trail is funded and supported by local businesses through the Brentwood Connected BID, which is focused on enhancing the experience of residents, visitors, employees and businesses in Brentwood, Shenfield, and Ingatestone.
For more information or to apply, visit www.brentwoodarttrail.co.uk. Details about Brentwood Connected can be found at www.brentwoodconnected.co.uk.
