Artists Invited to Submit Work for New Riverside Installation in Brentford

Fairview New Homes and Creative Mile come together to deliver art installation on new canal path.

Dock Road by Vicki Cooke – Brentford is host to a thriving artistic community.

Fairview New Homes and Creative Mile are calling on local artists to bring their creativity to life this summer, with an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new outdoor art installation, “For the Love of Brentford.”

Set to transform the newly opened canal path behind Fairview’s Printmakers Yard development, the installation will run until spring 2027, turning this scenic stretch into a celebration of art, community, and connection. Featuring 10 selected artists, the exhibition will be inspired by this year’s Creative Mile theme – love – and become an official fixture of the 2026 Brentford Art Trail.

Artists are invited to submit work across a wide range of mediums, including painting, printmaking, collage, photography, video stills, and even images of three-dimensional pieces.

The chosen artworks will be professionally photographed and curated into a striking open-air gallery, accessible to all who pass along the canal. Each selected artist will also receive a £50 voucher, courtesy of Fairview, as a token of appreciation for their contribution.

The installation, “For the Love of Brentford,” will be officially unveiled on Saturday 18th July at Printmakers Yard, in what promises to be a lively celebration of local creativity and community spirit.

The new canal path – linking Point Wharf Lane with the Thames Path along the River Brent – not only provides a picturesque setting for the artwork but also enhances riverside access for residents and visitors alike.

Marketing Manager at Fairview New Homes, Daisy Carney, said: “Brentford has a rich and thriving arts scene that is deeply embedded in its identity. It’s important to us to celebrate that culture and play a meaningful role in it as we bring new homes to the area. That’s what inspired our collaboration with Creative Mile on this special project.

We’re really looking forward to seeing the submissions come in and to watch this exciting installation come to life. The installation coincides with the opening of the new canal path behind Printmakers Yard, creating a new walking route right through the heart of Brentford.”

Mark Pearce, Creative Director at Creative Mile said: “Brentford has many artists that are inspired by the town, particularly as it goes through a period of significant change. We are looking forward to seeing what they submit. This will be a great addition to Brentford and to this year’s Creative Mile weekend which takes place 4-6th September. This is the 6th year of the festival and will be celebrating with the theme of ” love”.

The new mural will be on the new canal path behind Printmakers Yard

Brentford has a growing contemporary art scene shaped by its riverside location, industrial heritage, and ongoing regeneration. Nearby, artist studios and collectives occupy repurposed industrial and canal-side sites such as Johnsons Island and XYZ Brentford, reflecting a strong culture of adaptive reuse and grassroots practice.

The annual Creative Mile arts trail highlights this collaborative spirit, opening studios, libraries and public spaces across Brentford to local and regional artists; at the 2025 event, Fairview New Homes hosted a printmaking workshop at its Printmakers Yard development, underscoring its support for the local arts scene.

Ongoing regeneration along the Great West Corridor continues to drive new cultural initiatives and public art opportunities, reinforcing Brentford’s identity as a riverside hub where heritage, community engagement and contemporary practice intersect.

“For the Love of Brentford” is the latest addition to this thriving cultural landscape. For those wishing to submit artwork for consideration, they can do by filling in this form by Monday 15th June – click here for the submission form. Open to anyone aged 16 or over.

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About Printmakers Yard by Fairview New Homes
Printmakers Yard by is a contemporary development of 233 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus four-bedroom duplexes, located in Brentford, West London.

Set within the fast-growing Brentford Waterside regeneration area, it offers an attractive opportunity for first-time buyers, families and investors seeking a home in an emerging London hotspot.

Residents benefit from a blend of urban-village living and strong transport links, reaching central London in around 30 minutes, with connections to Green Park via Boston Manor and London Waterloo from Brentford station.

Prices start from £349,000, with one-, two- and three-bedroom homes available. Buyers can access Save to Buy and Deposit Unlock schemes, alongside incentives of up to £35,000, including deposit and stamp duty contributions.

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About Creative Mile
Creative Mile, Brentford Art Trail, is a grass roots, not for profit organisation run by Creative Mile Community Interest Company. Led by creatives, it promotes the artists and makers in the town through open studios and displays at local venues. Founded in 2021, it is key to building Brentford’s identity as an arts and cultural destination and in 2026 takes place over the weekend of Friday 4th 6-9pm and Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 11am – 5pm.

Founded by Brentford based artist Mark Pearce, the trail inspires residents to engage in the local creative cultural offer and provides many opportunities to participate.

Over 130 artists and makers exhibit their work in unique venues across the town, including open studios, on a Thames Ait, industrial buildings, historic houses, museums, churches, galleries, shops, cafes and pubs. All venues are free to access.

Everyone is welcome to take part. Creative Mile collaborates with schools, older residents, local businesses and a broad spectrum of artists.

For further press information, please contact:
Mark Pearce
Creative Mile
E: info@creativemile.org
For information on Creative Mile, visit: www.creativemile.org
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