In addition to the main programme, Canterbury Festival also showcases a wide range of events happening during the Festival fortnight. Here, you can find out how to get involved with the Umbrella, Walks, Exhibitions and Artists' Open Houses. With limited space available to promote events in the brochure and on the website, we regret that not all of the applications received will be successful. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 19 March 2012.

Umbrella

Whether it is a lecture, a film screening, a dance or a concert, Festival organisers are ready to hear from members of the local community wishing to organise an event during the Festival. You need to have arranged a venue and planned the event before submitting an entry. To apply, please click here. For terms and conditions, please click here.

Walks

Guided walks are a very popular part of the Festival programme and are usually delivered by members of specialist organisations. To apply, please click here. For terms and conditions, please click here.

Exhibitions

Artists are invited to submit a proposal to the Canterbury Festival Exhibitions programme. Popular exhibitions in years gone by have included sculpture, print work, woodwork, mixed media and postcard collections! You need to have arranged a venue before submitting an entry. To apply, please click here. For terms and conditions, please click here.

Artists' Open Houses

The popular Artists' Open Houses Trails feature over 50 houses with almost 200 artists offering a rare opportunity to experience a diverse range of high quality work in a relaxed setting. Artists in Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay and Whitstable and opening their houses. For further information on each individual trail, please contact:
Canterbury - Tessa Mangiavacchi 07729 156 953
Faversham - Anne Maclaren 01795 591 555 anne.l.maclaren@gmail.com
Herne Bay - Mandy Troughton 07890 065 046
Whitstable - Paul Elliott 01227 282 462 whitartopenhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Or, visit the website: www.ekoh.org