The North’s largest outdoor art market is back at the Botanical Gardens on 6–7 September, hosting a huge range of artists and makers from across Sheffield and beyond. Featuring fine art, jewellery, sculpture, glasswork and more, the picturesque backdrop of the gardens provides the perfect setting for this much-loved celebration of artistic talent.
As well as welcoming back regular vendors, this year’s market features a wide variety of brand-new exhibitors, from photographers and painters to sculptors and ceramicists. Their work can be found throughout the gardens, including the lawns, pavilions and marquees.
One such new vendor is wildlife sculptor John Noble-Milner – better known as Geckoman – whose work will be perfectly at home among the flora of the West Pavilion. His realistic bronze and ceramic creatures are crafted from recycled materials, making his Hebden Bridge-based business entirely carbon neutral.
Also new this year is botanical illustrator Maz Leyden, who draws inspiration from Eastern European folk art, wildlife studies, Scandinavian patterns and the bold designs of the 60s and 70s.
“I love seeing my designs come to life on the products I sell, and sustainability is at the heart of everything I create,” said Maz. “Each piece is designed to be beautiful, thoughtful and kind to the planet.”
Suzanne Howard, also known as Peaklass, makes her Art in the Gardens debut in 2025, showcasing her stunning photography of much-loved views across the Peak District. “It’s impossible to tire of the landscape here; every single view looks different according to the season, weather, light and time of day, and you can always chance upon a scene that makes your heart sing a little bit,” Suzanne said on her website. “I firmly believe that the Peak District is a place that should be welcoming to all who respect and appreciate it.”
Other new stallholders include wildlife artist Stella Mays, illustrator and visual “storyteller” Edwina Kung, and urban painter Dan Robinson Ford.
The annual Open Art Exhibition competition will also return, celebrating artistic achievements across a range of categories and mediums – giving all creative forms a chance to shine.
Art in the Gardens will again feature budding talent from Sheffield Young Artists, displaying a small selection of paintings from their recent main exhibition. This stall offers a fantastic opportunity for local school students to showcase their talents.
The event is family-friendly, offering a selection of locally sourced food and drink throughout the day.
Art in the Gardens opens Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September, 10.30am–5.30pm. Tickets can be bought in advance via Eventbrite (£7.50). Under 16s go free but must be accompanied by an adult.
