TRAIL20 — Celebrating 20 Years of Art in the Landscape

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of TRAIL – Teignmouth Recycled Art In the Landscape — two decades of ambitious environmental art, creative collaboration, and sculpture beside the sea

Over the past twenty years, TRAIL has evolved into a distinctive outdoor exhibition that has welcomed professional artists, emerging makers, schools, community groups, and creative participants from across the UK and beyond. Bringing together contemporary art, recycled materials, and public engagement, TRAIL has built a reputation for imaginative large-scale works presented within the unique landscape of the Teignmouth seafront.

Each summer, reclaimed and repurposed materials are transformed into striking sculptures and installations, creating an open-air gallery where environmental themes, artistic experimentation, craftsmanship, and community creativity meet.

While rooted in accessibility and participation, TRAIL has always placed art and artists at its heart. The exhibition continues to champion original ideas, diverse creative voices, and meaningful environmental dialogue through ambitious public artworks that engage audiences of all ages.

TRAIL20 celebrates not only the sculptures themselves but also the many artists, volunteers, supporters, schools, organisations, and visitors who have helped shape the project over two decades. This anniversary year looks both backwards and forwards, honouring TRAIL’s history while continuing to support new work, new conversations, and new generations of artists and makers.

The project continues to grow from its creative base at The Makery @TAAG, the community arts hub and headquarters of TRAIL. where workshops, sculpture builds, artist development, and creative activity take place throughout the year.

For TRAIL20, we invite artists, makers, schools, and community groups to become part of this landmark anniversary exhibition and help shape the next chapter of art in the landscape.

ARTIST CALL OUT NOW OPEN

Download the TRAIL20 Artist Brief and be part of our 20th anniversary year.

SUPPORT TRAIL

Help Make TRAIL20 And Beyond Possible

TRAIL is an entirely voluntary not-for-profit environmental arts project that has brought recycled art, sculpture, creativity, and community engagement to Teignmouth seafront and beyond for twenty years.

Support from sponsors, funders, organisations, and the wider community helps make TRAIL possible each year, supporting the practical delivery of the exhibition alongside artist awards, educational projects, and free community engagement activities.

Sponsorship and support help cover essential elements such as:

• Public liability insurance
• Exhibition signage and interpretation
• Printing, paper, and promotional materials
• Installation and exhibition costs
• Artist and sculpture awards
• School workshops
• Free recycled art workshops and community activities

We are always incredibly grateful for support of any scale, whether sponsoring the exhibition itself, supporting a specific award, funding educational workshops, donating materials, or helping champion environmental creativity within the community.

SPONSOR A TRAIL AWARD

Support creativity and environmental art by sponsoring one of the TRAIL20 awards in your organisation or business name.

SUPPORT COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Help support free recycled art workshops, school engagement projects, and creative environmental learning opportunities for all ages.

VOLUNTEER WITH TRAIL

From installation and creative making to workshops, stewarding, photography, and behind-the-scenes support, volunteers help bring TRAIL to life every year.

TRAIL 2025

Our 2026 Sponsors

Celebrating 20 years of creativity, community and sustainability.

TRAIL is made possible through the generosity of local businesses, organisations and individuals who believe in the power of art to inspire, educate and bring people together.

Their support enables us to provide a free sculpture trail, educational workshops, community projects and artist recognition, ensuring TRAIL continues to be accessible to everyone.

Every sponsor plays an important part in making this year’s event possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their support.

Award Sponsors

Teignmouth Art Society (TAS)

Artist Award Sponsor

For many years, Teignmouth Art Society has championed artists across our region. Their continued sponsorship of the TRAIL Artist Award celebrates creativity, originality and artistic excellence, recognising work that inspires both audiences and fellow artists.

Teignmouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Community Award Sponsor

Supporting the people at the heart of our town, the Chamber of Trade & Commerce sponsors the Community Award, celebrating projects that bring people together through creativity, collaboration and local pride.

Anonymous Sponsor

Environmental Award Sponsor

Environmental responsibility has always been at the heart of TRAIL. Our sincere thanks go to our anonymous sponsor for supporting this award, recognising artwork that encourages sustainable thinking and highlights the importance of caring for our environment.

Anonymous Sponsor

Public Choice Award Sponsor

Chosen by thousands of visitors throughout the summer, the Public Choice Award celebrates the artwork that resonates most with our community. We are incredibly grateful to our anonymous sponsor for making this award possible.

Supporting Sponsors

Scott Richards Solicitors

Scott Richards Solicitors are delighted to sponsor one of the incredible art sculptures featured in this year’s TRAIL. As a proudly eco-conscious firm, we are committed to sustainable practices and continually strive to be the go-to ‘green’ solicitors. Supporting TRAIL aligns perfectly with our ethos, celebrating both environmental responsibility and community engagement through art.

The Blue Anchor

As one of Teignmouth’s much-loved local businesses, The Blue Anchor’s support helps us continue delivering free, accessible public art for residents and visitors alike. Thank you for being part of the TRAIL20 journey.

Bella’s Emporium

Bella’s Emporium is a wonderful example of an independent local business supporting creativity within our community. Their sponsorship helps ensure TRAIL continues to inspire, engage and welcome people of all ages.

With Thanks

Every sculpture, every workshop, every school project and every conversation sparked along the trail is possible because of the support of businesses, organisations and individuals who believe creativity belongs at the heart of our community.

Thank you for helping make TRAIL20 possible

For more information on sponsorship or volunteering with TRAIL, please get in touch with us at trailartuk@gmail.com

TRAIL is powered by volunteers