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Bishop’s Castle Art Festival

Bishop’s Castle Art Festival – Going Wild Collaboration

During the 2026 Bishop’s Castle Art Festival, Going Wild in BC invited artists taking part in the Open Studios programme to respond creatively to the theme “Going Wild.”
Inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and biodiversity of Bishop’s Castle and the surrounding Shropshire Hills, artists explored what “Going Wild” means through their own work.
Across the town, artists welcomed visitors into their studios, sharing imaginative and personal responses to nature and our relationship with the wild world around us.
To learn more about the festival and Open Studios programme, visit:
www.bishopscastleartfestival.com

Coming in 2027: The Going Wild Exhibition

Artists who took part in the collaboration will be invited to exhibit their work together next year.

The Going Wild in Bishop’s Castle Exhibition will take place at Bishop’s Castle Town Hall during the 2027 Bishop’s Castle Art Week, bringing together artworks created through the Open Studios project.

More details about participating artists and dates will be announced in the coming months.

Artists Going Wild in Open Studios

Artists participating in Open Studios created new work inspired by biodiversity, wild landscapes and connections between people and nature.

Below is a selection of photographs capturing artists in their studios during the festival, alongside some of the work created in response to the theme.

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