I own a wall which I'd like painted, how do I let you know?
Please fill in the application form which can be found on THIS PAGE
How do I apply to paint at LOOKUP?
We invite the principal artists. But we’ve launched an OPEN CALL for other artists, which closes 20th July 2024 - so be quick! LOOKUP is committed to offering 20% of places to local artists and seek to maximise the inclusion of female artists and artists with other under represented characteristics.
I painted last year, can I apply again?
Local artists are welcome to apply every year. We want to offer as many artists as possible the opportunity to paint at LOOKUP and to bring a wide variety of art to the city. We will prioritise artists who didn’t paint last year when we select for this year's event.
Will the paintings only last the weekend or can we see them after the festival?
We hope that the majority of walls painted at LOOKUP will be permanent. Some of the painted boards will be around for a year or so.
Will the walls be painted out?
We really hope not! This year new walls are being be sought… If you have a wall? You can help us to build a huge permanent art gallery across the city.
How do we find out where the walls are?
There’s a Google Map of all the new 2024 sites and during the weekend a handy printed guide will be distributed by LOOKUP volunteers.
It says that LOOK UP is on 14th-15th Sept, will any artists paint before that weekend?
The festival is described as two days as that’s when the majority of artists are painting. Most of the principle artists will start painting before the event weekend begins.
Can we take photos of the artists and their work?
Most artists are incredibly pleased to have their work photographed and many are OK about being photographed but there are a few artists who like to stay anonymous - so please always ask first if the artists are OK with being in the photo? Sharing artists work on social media is a brilliant way to support them. Please be to sure to credit/tag the artist and LOOKUP if possible.
