Artists
Ever wondered what sort of canvas a sheep would make? We are guessing probably not, but we’ve made you think, haven’t we?
In Summer 2023, Newcastle will host a ewe-nique art trail of 50 individually designed sculptures based on the iconic television and film character, Shaun the Sheep. Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne offers you an unprecedented opportunity to have your art showcased to a wide audience as part of this mass participation event.
St Oswald’s Hospice is working in partnership with Wild in Art and Aardman to bring colour, conversation and creativity to the streets of Newcastle and we are now seeking artists, designers and illustrators to create engaging artwork that will transform our flock of sheep from blank canvasses to pieces of art that demand attention.
Sound like ewe? Read on…
Calling all artists!
Submissions are now open, see below for details of how to enter. After the closing date of Friday 6th January 2023, we will put all the designs in front of our art curators who will make a shortlist. Trail sponsors will then have the chance to choose their favourite design, which they will sponsor on the trail. The successful artists will then be commissioned and painting will begin! If selected, you will be tasked with transferring your design to a full sized, 3D Shaun the Sheep sculpture which will be displayed on the trail for 10 weeks and seen by thousands. Your ewe-nique artwork will then be sold at auction, raising funds to leave a lasting legacy of the trail to St Oswald’s Hospice.
We invite applications from artists from across the UK, but we are particularly interested in seeing designs submitted by those living and working in the North East. You don’t have to be a professional artist to apply, but you must be able to complete your sculpture to a high enough standard to dazzle visitors to the trail and to sell at an auction once the trail ends.
How to submit your design
1. Download and read our artist pack
This contains all the information you need to consider before you start designing.
Download artist pack
2. Download the Shaun the Sheep design templates!
We’ve included views of Shaun from the front and both sides so you can fully show off your vision.
Download Shaun the Sheep template
3. Complete your artist submission form
This tells us a little more about you, your artists practise and your Shaun design concept.
Complete artist submission form
4. Send us your design!
Please email your designs to artists@shaunonthetyne.co.uk using ‘Shaun on the Tyne design submission’ as your subject line. We would prefer to receive designs digitally but you can also send hard copies to: Hannah Woods, Fundraising team, St Oswald’s Hospice, Regent Avenue, Newcastle , NE3 1EE. Please ensure your designs are clearly labelled with your name and design name so we can match them to your submission form.
Email your designs
Deadline
Submissions close on Friday 6th January 2023. All designs will be considered by our trail curators, who may get in touch with artists should they need any more information. Our final selection of designs will be commissioned by May and successful artists will have May and June to complete paint their Shaun.
If you have any questions, please email us below.
We can’t wait to see what you come up with – good luck!
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Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne is for everybody! Whether you are a business interested in sponsoring a sculpture, an artist who wants to design and paint one, or a school or community group who would love to adopt a little Shaun as part of our learning programme, there are many opportunities to join the flock.
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Some of our team went dinosaur hunting in Norwich today, with our friends from @wildinart. We were visiting the @gogodiscover22 trail to get some inspiration for our own trail next summer in aid of @stoswaldsuk.
We were very impressed by the wonderful artwork on show- they were roarsome!
Thanks to the team from @breakcharity for showing us around, we are looking forward to another brilliant day of brainstorming tomorrow. 🦖🦣 …
We had a baa-rilliant time yesterday at @ouseburnfarmnewcastle, revealing the star of our Summer 2023 art trail to the region. Did you hear us on radio or spot Shaun on TV and in the local press?
A special thank you to the team at the farm for helping us organise such a wonderful launch and to their beautifully behaved flock of sheep who led our sponsors and partners to Shaun ahead of the big reveal. They almost stole the show!
We know a year is a long time to wait, but for now we are on the lookout for businesses to sponsor a sculpture, schools and community youth groups to adopt a little Shaun and of course, for artists to decorate the flock! Check out our website (link in our bio) for more information and to join our mailing list and follow us on social media @shaunonthetyne.
Shaun there Sheep on the Tyne is organised by and raising funds for @stoswaldsuk, in partnership with @aardmananimations and @wildinart. …
And the star of our 2023 art trail is…@shaunthesheep! 🐑
Shaun and his flock will take over Newcastle next Summer for @stoswaldsuk’s third art trail in partnership with @wildinart. This time, we’ll be working with our friends at @aardmananimations and Headline Partner @newcastlecouncil and Learning Programme Partners @northumbrian_water to bring a colourful art adventure that is accessible to our whole community.
Want to join our flock and support St Oswald’s Hospice’s patients and families? Keep an eye out for news on social media, and visit the link in our bio for more information and to join our mailing list.
#ShaunOnTheTyne #ShaunTheSheep #ArtTrail #StOswaldsHospice …
📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT! Tomorrow we will announce the star of our brand new @wildinart trail planned for Summer 2023. Who will be taking to the streets of Newcastle for art adventure, following in the footsteps of our brilliant Snowdogs and Elmer?
Keep an eye on local news and social media to be the first to know… we can't wait for the big reveal! …
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Some of our team went dinosaur hunting in Norwich today, with our friends from @wildinart. We were visiting the @gogodiscover22 trail to get some inspiration for our own trail next summer in aid of @stoswaldsuk.
We were very impressed by the wonderful artwork on show- they were roarsome!
Thanks to the team from @breakcharity for showing us around, we are looking forward to another brilliant day of brainstorming tomorrow. 🦖🦣 …
shaunonthetyne
Jun 29
We had a baa-rilliant time yesterday at @ouseburnfarmnewcastle, revealing the star of our Summer 2023 art trail to the region. Did you hear us on radio or spot Shaun on TV and in the local press?
A special thank you to the team at the farm for helping us organise such a wonderful launch and to their beautifully behaved flock of sheep who led our sponsors and partners to Shaun ahead of the big reveal. They almost stole the show!
We know a year is a long time to wait, but for now we are on the lookout for businesses to sponsor a sculpture, schools and community youth groups to adopt a little Shaun and of course, for artists to decorate the flock! Check out our website (link in our bio) for more information and to join our mailing list and follow us on social media @shaunonthetyne.
Shaun there Sheep on the Tyne is organised by and raising funds for @stoswaldsuk, in partnership with @aardmananimations and @wildinart. …
shaunonthetyne
Jun 28
And the star of our 2023 art trail is…@shaunthesheep! 🐑
Shaun and his flock will take over Newcastle next Summer for @stoswaldsuk’s third art trail in partnership with @wildinart. This time, we’ll be working with our friends at @aardmananimations and Headline Partner @newcastlecouncil and Learning Programme Partners @northumbrian_water to bring a colourful art adventure that is accessible to our whole community.
Want to join our flock and support St Oswald’s Hospice’s patients and families? Keep an eye out for news on social media, and visit the link in our bio for more information and to join our mailing list.
#ShaunOnTheTyne #ShaunTheSheep #ArtTrail #StOswaldsHospice …
shaunonthetyne
Jun 27
📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT! Tomorrow we will announce the star of our brand new @wildinart trail planned for Summer 2023. Who will be taking to the streets of Newcastle for art adventure, following in the footsteps of our brilliant Snowdogs and Elmer?
Keep an eye on local news and social media to be the first to know… we can't wait for the big reveal! …