If you are not an EKAS member but are keen to join our vibrant society, we invite you to email info@eastkentartsociety.co.uk to request full details of our submission process.
In addition to our EKAS events, we have curated a comprehensive list of upcoming opportunities that are open to both members and non-members for exhibiting or participating in local art events. We encourage you to explore these exciting initiatives sourced for your benefit and immerse yourself in the artistic spirit of our local community.
27 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2025
This year’s special theme is ‘HOME’ – for which The ROI Themed Painting Prize is on offer to the best interpretation. However the theme is optional, one aspect of a larger exhibition, to which oil paintings of all subjects are welcome.
Closing date for submissions: Friday 10 October 2025.
Submissions are ONLINE ONLY.
Sunrose Arts Festival 2025
A one day festival full of performances, workshops, scavenger hunts, market stalls, poetry boat tours and exhibitions, finishing off with the Utterance Worldwide Poetry Grand Slam Final
Sunrose Book Fair and Art Market (11am - 6pm, St George’s Street): A favourite of Sunrose Arts Festival, local artists’ works including prints, books, jewellery, crafts and more!
Taking place on Saturday 30th August from 11am until 11pm, situated on St Georges Street (Canterbury high street next to New Look and Superdrug), we invite you to take part, enjoy the art, and maybe even make some of your own!
sunroseartsfestival@gmail.com 07883368328