Art In The Gardens: Outdoor Sheffield exhibition gets surprise gift from its sponsors on 20th anniversary

Sheffield’s Art In The Gardens received an early birthday present created by an artist as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in September.
By Neil AndersonContributor
Published 8th Aug 2023, 16:55 BST
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Art In The Gardens is hosted each September at the Botanical Gardens and brings together thousands of pieces of art and craft as one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England.

To help mark the 20th anniversary, premier sponsors Graysons Solicitors commissioned Sheffield illustrator Alan Pennington to capture the event as thousands of people prepare to attend in a few weeks time.

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The artist has been a permanent fixture at Art In The Gardens for the past five years alongside hundreds of others that sell and display their work at the popular event.

Peter Clark (left), managing partner at Graysons, holds the new design with artist Alan Pennington.Peter Clark (left), managing partner at Graysons, holds the new design with artist Alan Pennington.
Peter Clark (left), managing partner at Graysons, holds the new design with artist Alan Pennington.

Alan Pennington has been growing in popularity in recent years. In fact, Sheffield's own Dan Walker even commissioned him to do a piece for his Strictly Come Dancing partner, Nadiya Bychkova.

The artist will be accompanying Graysons Solicitors in the Premier Sponsors tent as well as helping judge the Firm’s popular childrens’ art competition.

The 20th anniversary of Art In The Gardens will take place on Saturday September 2 and Sunday September 3, with a preview evening on Friday, September 1.

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Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons, said: “As it’s the event’s 20th year and our fifth year of sponsorship we thought we’d like to do something a bit different to mark it. Alan’s designs have always adorned our promotional giveaways and we are delighted with his birthday celebration piece.”

Art In The Gardens, which takes place each year at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this September. Pictured in 2020.Art In The Gardens, which takes place each year at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this September. Pictured in 2020.
Art In The Gardens, which takes place each year at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this September. Pictured in 2020.

Graysons Solicitors specialise in property, family law, lifetime planning, private wealth, wills, estates and trusts, elderly client services, personal injury, occupational illness and clinical negligence.

The law firm first formed in 1925 and currently employs around 65 staff. Graysons are situated at Courtwood House, Silver Street Head, Sheffield S1 2DD. They also have offices in Chesterfield and Hathersage.

More information from: www.graysons.co.uk

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