Winners of first Milton Keynes landscape artist quest announced
The winners of the first Milton Keynes Landscape Artist Quest, a free outdoor art competition, have been announced.
Around 80 people took part in the competition, which was held at Great Linford Manor Park on Saturday June 13, and organised by The Parks Trust.
As part of the competition, artists created original 2D artworks on site, drawing inspiration from the park’s heritage, wildlife, gardens and landscapes.
Three winners were announced – Mitakshi Ghosh in the under-11s category, Nicola Matthews in the 11-17 category and Susan Lovejoy in the over-18s category.
The winning artworks are now on display as part of an exhibition at Eco Design Consultants in the manor park’s south pavilion and can also be viewed on The Parks Trust website.
The physical exhibition is open this week from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (June 16 to 19) and 9am to midday on Saturday (June 20).
Alongside the art competition, visitors were also able to enjoy creative stalls and take part in various activities.
Reflecting on the day, The Parks Trust events and community engagement assistant Sandra Adjei said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the success of the very first Milton Keynes Landscape Artist Quest.
“The park was buzzing with creativity from start to finish, and it was incredible to see so many artists and families coming together to celebrate Milton Keynes’ landscapes.
“We were amazed by the variety of creations and loved seeing people of all ages interpreting the park in such unique and inspiring ways.
“It was a truly special day that captured the spirit of creativity and community we’re so proud to be a part of.”