Opportunities for artists

The Staffy Trail Artist Call

We are looking for artists who can demonstrate large-scale work.

Working on the iconic Staffy Trail by working with a high school or college in Stafford, Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Lichfield to create a unique design for one of ten 5ft statues as part the countywide art trail.

Commissioned artists will run a workshop with the students before painting the Staffy and it being displayed from 1^st May and over the spring and summer period.

This is a paid commission that also promises a high level of publicity across all channels.

Read more here

• Final deadline for expression of interest – Friday 27^th February 2026
• Fill in the application form contained in the brief, and return to tilley@makingtrails.co.uk