What is
Lick of Paint Fest?

‘Lick of Paint Festival’ is an artist-led, weekend-long mural and street art event taking place on the 6th and 7th of September, celebrating the diversity and talent of creatives in the North.

With community engagement at its core, the weekend will feature free workshops, talks, and events. A diverse range of artists—from Sheffield, the wider Yorkshire region, and beyond—will come together to create impactful, high-quality public art.

Locations

Millenium
Galleries

Fitzallan
Square

Castlemarket/
Castlegate

Wicker/
Derek Dooley Way

Neepsend/
Kelham Island

Key Aims

•⁠  ⁠Support local street art talent in Sheffield and Yorkshire
•⁠  ⁠Grow Sheffield as a northern creative hub
•⁠  ⁠Offer free workshops and engage the community
•⁠  ⁠Provide mentoring and networking for artists
•⁠  ⁠Encourage sustainable painting practices
•⁠  ⁠Improve urban spaces and attract tourism
•⁠  ⁠Champion diversity and fair artist pay
•⁠  ⁠Contribute meaningfully to the UK street art scene