The Art Gallery is a fantastic exhibition for a variety of different mediums, with everything from oil and acrylic to pastel and pencil, as well as sculptures in metal, ceramic and cold cast bronze.
It brings together and showcases the work of East Anglian artists, to a wide-ranging audience, enabling them to purchase original artwork, with prices to suit all budgets.
The knowledgeable art stewards, many of whom are artists themselves, are on hand to discuss the various pieces in the exhibition with visitors.
Artists will be working at the front of the marquee and also en plein air around the showground.
Be a part of this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work at the Royal Norfolk Show.
“In 2024 we launched a new project introducing an art initiative to promote youth art in our county,” said Art Gallery administrator Rebecca Banyard. “Its aim is to promote youth art talent in Norfolk and help young artists get a foothold in the professional art market, while boosting the influence of young artists in the exhibition.”
Children can also take part in a fun activity sheet called ‘Find the Art’ and everyone can get involved by voting for your favourite artwork in the Visitor’s Choice Award.
Youth Artist of the year 2026
Congratulations to this year’s winner Mia Croft with “Historical Portrait” in Acrylic.
From a very young age, Mia developed a passion for Fine Art, drawing inspiration from her step-grandfather, the printmaker John Brunsdon.
During her time at Wymondham High Academy, she was fortunate to develop their artistic skills, particularly in painting, from GCSE through to A Level. Mia hopes to continue her studies in Fine Art at university and pursue a career in the field.
Her winning piece “Historical Portrait”, is the final product of an investigation into medieval clothing
and portraiture. Working from a reference photograph of a friend taken at Oxburgh Hall, Mia used vibrant acrylic paints to create a bright and colourful composition while capturing the way light falls across and shapes the subject’s face.
Mr. Moulton, Head of Art at Wymondham High Academy, said “we are very proud of Mia and all our students who entered the Youth Artist of the Year competition. It is a brilliant platform to showcase local talent to the public and for the likes of Mia, a very well-deserved achievement to have her work displayed in such a public arena.”
Tom Cringle, Head Art Steward, said “I believe it is very hard to paint a portrait that appeals to all. One reason is that portraits are, by nature, very personal. What Mia has done is brilliantly paint a superb study that reaches beyond the personal to a much wider audience. The control of paint, skin tone, light, shadow and balance is exquisite. The constricted colour palette has beautifully brought the subject to life and given both solidity and frailty to the human face. A wonderful painting.”
Find out more about the Youth Artist of the Year competition and how to enter.
