In Summer 2026, Newcastle and North Tyneside will host a large-scale art trail of sculptures based on the much-loved character created by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne offers you an unique opportunity to have your art showcased to a wide audience as part of this mass participation event.
St Oswald’s Hospice is working in partnership with Wild in Art and The World of Peter Rabbit to bring colour, conversation and creativity to the region’s streets, parks and public buildings and we are now seeking artists, designers and illustrators to create engaging designs that will transform our ‘fluffle’ of Peter Rabbits from blank canvasses to pieces of art that will inspire and delight.
Applications to design and paint a Peter Rabbit sculpture are now closed.
Thank you to all of the artists and creatives who have submitted designs.
Our team are now shortlisting a selection of designs to take to the Artist and Sponsor Matching Event in March. Here, the sponsors will select the design which they want to decorate their sculpture on the trail. The successful artists will be commissioned by the end of April and they will have until early May to complete their work of art.
We are so excited to see which beautiful designs will adorn our Peter Rabbit sculptures this summer.
Keep an eye on the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne Facebook and Instagram pages for sneak peeks and updates!
@officialpeterrabbit™ is celebrating the closing of our artist submission process and you’ve certainly been very busy bunnies! Over 350 brilliant designs have hopped into our inbox, and we couldn’t be more delighted. 🐰🎨
Our creative community has truly outdone itself, making the job of our team and art curators im‑pawsibly difficult…but what a wonderful challenge to have. We’re now getting ready to select the designs that will be showcased to our trail sponsors at next month’s Artist & Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
From the sneaky peeks we’ve seen so far, we can guarantee one thing…you’re all in for a paw‑fectly delightful trail this summer! 👀
@officialpeterrabbit™ is celebrating the closing of our artist submission process and you’ve certainly been very busy bunnies! Over 350 brilliant designs have hopped into our inbox, and we couldn’t be more delighted. 🐰🎨
Our creative community has truly outdone itself, making the job of our team and art curators im‑pawsibly difficult…but what a wonderful challenge to have. We’re now getting ready to select the designs that will be showcased to our trail sponsors at next month’s Artist & Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
From the sneaky peeks we’ve seen so far, we can guarantee one thing…you’re all in for a paw‑fectly delightful trail this summer! 👀
Calling all artists and creatives… this is your one week warning! ⏰🐰
There are just seven days until applications to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture close. Could you turn this beautiful blank canvas into something unique and magical, to dazzle visitors to our trail this summer?
We are particularly looking for creatives based in the North East to showcase their talents. 🎨
You have until the end of Friday 13th February to submit up to three designs via our website. Click the link in our bio to find everything you need to enter. Good luck! 💙🐇
Calling all artists and creatives… this is your one week warning! ⏰🐰
There are just seven days until applications to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture close. Could you turn this beautiful blank canvas into something unique and magical, to dazzle visitors to our trail this summer?
We are particularly looking for creatives based in the North East to showcase their talents. 🎨
You have until the end of Friday 13th February to submit up to three designs via our website. Click the link in our bio to find everything you need to enter. Good luck! 💙🐇
Time is running out for North East businesses to sponsor a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture this summer! ⏰🐰
Around 30 individually designed sculptures will appear across Newcastle, with a further selection displayed in North Tyneside, for nine weeks from the 15 July to the 14 September 2026. But with sponsorship packages quickly being snapped up, now is the time to hop on board! 🐇
Backed by the @northeast_ca, the trail will bring Peter Rabbit to parks, streets and public spaces across North Tyneside.
The first local business to sign up is @tyne_tunnels operator TT2, whose Marketing & Communications Manager Sophie Vassallo said they’re “delighted to support the St Oswald’s Peter Rabbit Art Trail – a fun, creative initiative that brings communities together while supporting the life-changing work of St Oswald’s Hospice.” 💙
Time is running out for North East businesses to sponsor a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture this summer! ⏰🐰
Around 30 individually designed sculptures will appear across Newcastle, with a further selection displayed in North Tyneside, for nine weeks from the 15 July to the 14 September 2026. But with sponsorship packages quickly being snapped up, now is the time to hop on board! 🐇
Backed by the @northeast_ca, the trail will bring Peter Rabbit to parks, streets and public spaces across North Tyneside.
The first local business to sign up is @tyne_tunnels operator TT2, whose Marketing & Communications Manager Sophie Vassallo said they’re “delighted to support the St Oswald’s Peter Rabbit Art Trail – a fun, creative initiative that brings communities together while supporting the life-changing work of St Oswald’s Hospice.” 💙
Trail goers — if you’ve been with us since the very beginning, our #GreatNorthSnowdogs days, thank you for your pawsome support 🐶
We can’t wait for this summer, when we’ll be hopping into the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside with @officialpeterrabbit and his friends all in support of @stoswaldsuk. 💙
Same excitement, same joy, new character. ✨
Find out more about Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
Trail goers — if you’ve been with us since the very beginning, our #GreatNorthSnowdogs days, thank you for your pawsome support 🐶
We can’t wait for this summer, when we’ll be hopping into the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside with @officialpeterrabbit and his friends all in support of @stoswaldsuk. 💙
Same excitement, same joy, new character. ✨
Find out more about Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
Calling all teachers, youth and community group leaders – it’s time to hop to it! 🐰
Time is running out for you and your school or group to be part of this year’s most ear-resistibly exciting event in support of @stoswaldsuk 💙
By being part of @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne, you’ll receive a little Peter Rabbit sculpture to design and decorate in your school or group. Your creation will then leap into a large-scale art trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks this summer. And when the trail comes to an end, your beautiful bunny will hop back to his or her forever home with you — continuing to make hare-raisingly good memories with your community.
You don’t have to be based in Newcastle or North Tyneside to join in the fun and it’s open to adults and children to take part.
There are so many benefits to being part of this egg-cellent art adventure. Visit the link in our bio to find out more before the deadline at the end of the month.
Calling all teachers, youth and community group leaders – it’s time to hop to it! 🐰
Time is running out for you and your school or group to be part of this year’s most ear-resistibly exciting event in support of @stoswaldsuk 💙
By being part of @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne, you’ll receive a little Peter Rabbit sculpture to design and decorate in your school or group. Your creation will then leap into a large-scale art trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks this summer. And when the trail comes to an end, your beautiful bunny will hop back to his or her forever home with you — continuing to make hare-raisingly good memories with your community.
You don’t have to be based in Newcastle or North Tyneside to join in the fun and it’s open to adults and children to take part.
There are so many benefits to being part of this egg-cellent art adventure. Visit the link in our bio to find out more before the deadline at the end of the month.
The deadline to submit designs to be considered for Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is next month – have you submitted yours yet? 🐰
We’ve already had a fantastic response of varied and beautiful designs, but would love even more submissions to present to our sponsors for selection. Please make sure yours are in before midnight on Friday 13th February, to be in with the chance of becoming one of our trail artists.
Entering your designs is simple, just head to our website, where you will find all the information and inspiration you need, along with the submission form.
We can’t share any designs yet as they are top secret, but here are some throwback photos of our stunning Shaun the Sheep sculptures, painted by our talented artists in 2023.
Find out more and how to apply by clicking the link in our bio!
The deadline to submit designs to be considered for Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is next month – have you submitted yours yet? 🐰
We’ve already had a fantastic response of varied and beautiful designs, but would love even more submissions to present to our sponsors for selection. Please make sure yours are in before midnight on Friday 13th February, to be in with the chance of becoming one of our trail artists.
Entering your designs is simple, just head to our website, where you will find all the information and inspiration you need, along with the submission form.
We can’t share any designs yet as they are top secret, but here are some throwback photos of our stunning Shaun the Sheep sculptures, painted by our talented artists in 2023.
Find out more and how to apply by clicking the link in our bio!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a hoppy New Year! 🐰
Our team are looking forward to 2026, the year of @officialpeterrabbit, when our Tales on the Tyne art trail in support of @stoswaldsuk will bring Peter and friends to the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside. 💙
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a hoppy New Year! 🐰
Our team are looking forward to 2026, the year of @officialpeterrabbit, when our Tales on the Tyne art trail in support of @stoswaldsuk will bring Peter and friends to the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside. 💙
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities – giving people of all ages a voice through art.
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@officialpeterrabbit™ is celebrating the closing of our artist submission process and you’ve certainly been very busy bunnies! Over 350 brilliant designs have hopped into our inbox, and we couldn’t be more delighted. 🐰🎨
Our creative community has truly outdone itself, making the job of our team and art curators im‑pawsibly difficult…but what a wonderful challenge to have. We’re now getting ready to select the designs that will be showcased to our trail sponsors at next month’s Artist & Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
From the sneaky peeks we’ve seen so far, we can guarantee one thing…you’re all in for a paw‑fectly delightful trail this summer! 👀
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @northumbrian_water | @newcastlecouncil | @northeast_ca
Feb 16
@officialpeterrabbit™ is celebrating the closing of our artist submission process and you’ve certainly been very busy bunnies! Over 350 brilliant designs have hopped into our inbox, and we couldn’t be more delighted. 🐰🎨
Our creative community has truly outdone itself, making the job of our team and art curators im‑pawsibly difficult…but what a wonderful challenge to have. We’re now getting ready to select the designs that will be showcased to our trail sponsors at next month’s Artist & Sponsor Matching Event. 💙
From the sneaky peeks we’ve seen so far, we can guarantee one thing…you’re all in for a paw‑fectly delightful trail this summer! 👀
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @northumbrian_water | @newcastlecouncil | @northeast_ca …
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Calling all artists and creatives — this is your hare-raising sign 🐰✨
There are just THREE days left to hop to it and apply to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture!
⏰ Applications close end of Friday 13th February
🎨 You can submit up to three egg-cellent designs
Don’t hang about! Hop over and apply by clicking the link in our bio.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk
Feb 10
Calling all artists and creatives — this is your hare-raising sign 🐰✨
There are just THREE days left to hop to it and apply to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture!
⏰ Applications close end of Friday 13th February
🎨 You can submit up to three egg-cellent designs
Don’t hang about! Hop over and apply by clicking the link in our bio.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk …
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Calling all artists and creatives… this is your one week warning! ⏰🐰
There are just seven days until applications to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture close. Could you turn this beautiful blank canvas into something unique and magical, to dazzle visitors to our trail this summer?
We are particularly looking for creatives based in the North East to showcase their talents. 🎨
You have until the end of Friday 13th February to submit up to three designs via our website. Click the link in our bio to find everything you need to enter. Good luck! 💙🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Feb 6
Calling all artists and creatives… this is your one week warning! ⏰🐰
There are just seven days until applications to design and paint a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture close. Could you turn this beautiful blank canvas into something unique and magical, to dazzle visitors to our trail this summer?
We are particularly looking for creatives based in the North East to showcase their talents. 🎨
You have until the end of Friday 13th February to submit up to three designs via our website. Click the link in our bio to find everything you need to enter. Good luck! 💙🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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Time is running out for North East businesses to sponsor a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture this summer! ⏰🐰
Around 30 individually designed sculptures will appear across Newcastle, with a further selection displayed in North Tyneside, for nine weeks from the 15 July to the 14 September 2026. But with sponsorship packages quickly being snapped up, now is the time to hop on board! 🐇
Backed by the @northeast_ca, the trail will bring Peter Rabbit to parks, streets and public spaces across North Tyneside.
The first local business to sign up is @tyne_tunnels operator TT2, whose Marketing & Communications Manager Sophie Vassallo said they’re “delighted to support the St Oswald’s Peter Rabbit Art Trail – a fun, creative initiative that brings communities together while supporting the life-changing work of St Oswald’s Hospice.” 💙
Read more by clicking the link in our bio 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart
Feb 4
Time is running out for North East businesses to sponsor a @officialpeterrabbit sculpture this summer! ⏰🐰
Around 30 individually designed sculptures will appear across Newcastle, with a further selection displayed in North Tyneside, for nine weeks from the 15 July to the 14 September 2026. But with sponsorship packages quickly being snapped up, now is the time to hop on board! 🐇
Backed by the @northeast_ca, the trail will bring Peter Rabbit to parks, streets and public spaces across North Tyneside.
The first local business to sign up is @tyne_tunnels operator TT2, whose Marketing & Communications Manager Sophie Vassallo said they’re “delighted to support the St Oswald’s Peter Rabbit Art Trail – a fun, creative initiative that brings communities together while supporting the life-changing work of St Oswald’s Hospice.” 💙
Read more by clicking the link in our bio 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart …
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2016 walked so 2026 could hop 🐾🐰
Trail goers — if you’ve been with us since the very beginning, our #GreatNorthSnowdogs days, thank you for your pawsome support 🐶
We can’t wait for this summer, when we’ll be hopping into the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside with @officialpeterrabbit and his friends all in support of @stoswaldsuk. 💙
Same excitement, same joy, new character. ✨
Find out more about Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | #2016 | #2016Trend | #Throwback | @wildinart
Jan 19
2016 walked so 2026 could hop 🐾🐰
Trail goers — if you’ve been with us since the very beginning, our #GreatNorthSnowdogs days, thank you for your pawsome support 🐶
We can’t wait for this summer, when we’ll be hopping into the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside with @officialpeterrabbit and his friends all in support of @stoswaldsuk. 💙
Same excitement, same joy, new character. ✨
Find out more about Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne by clicking the link in our bio! 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | #2016 | #2016Trend | #Throwback | @wildinart …
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Calling all teachers, youth and community group leaders – it’s time to hop to it! 🐰
Time is running out for you and your school or group to be part of this year’s most ear-resistibly exciting event in support of @stoswaldsuk 💙
By being part of @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne, you’ll receive a little Peter Rabbit sculpture to design and decorate in your school or group. Your creation will then leap into a large-scale art trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks this summer. And when the trail comes to an end, your beautiful bunny will hop back to his or her forever home with you — continuing to make hare-raisingly good memories with your community.
You don’t have to be based in Newcastle or North Tyneside to join in the fun and it’s open to adults and children to take part.
There are so many benefits to being part of this egg-cellent art adventure. Visit the link in our bio to find out more before the deadline at the end of the month.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse
Jan 12
Calling all teachers, youth and community group leaders – it’s time to hop to it! 🐰
Time is running out for you and your school or group to be part of this year’s most ear-resistibly exciting event in support of @stoswaldsuk 💙
By being part of @officialpeterrabbit™: Tales on the Tyne, you’ll receive a little Peter Rabbit sculpture to design and decorate in your school or group. Your creation will then leap into a large-scale art trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks this summer. And when the trail comes to an end, your beautiful bunny will hop back to his or her forever home with you — continuing to make hare-raisingly good memories with your community.
You don’t have to be based in Newcastle or North Tyneside to join in the fun and it’s open to adults and children to take part.
There are so many benefits to being part of this egg-cellent art adventure. Visit the link in our bio to find out more before the deadline at the end of the month.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse …
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Artists assemble! 🖌️🎨
The deadline to submit designs to be considered for Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is next month – have you submitted yours yet? 🐰
We’ve already had a fantastic response of varied and beautiful designs, but would love even more submissions to present to our sponsors for selection. Please make sure yours are in before midnight on Friday 13th February, to be in with the chance of becoming one of our trail artists.
Entering your designs is simple, just head to our website, where you will find all the information and inspiration you need, along with the submission form.
We can’t share any designs yet as they are top secret, but here are some throwback photos of our stunning Shaun the Sheep sculptures, painted by our talented artists in 2023.
Find out more and how to apply by clicking the link in our bio!
Good luck! 🤞
#TalesOnTheTyne | #PeterRabbit | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @officialpeterrabbit | @penguinventures
Jan 6
Artists assemble! 🖌️🎨
The deadline to submit designs to be considered for Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is next month – have you submitted yours yet? 🐰
We’ve already had a fantastic response of varied and beautiful designs, but would love even more submissions to present to our sponsors for selection. Please make sure yours are in before midnight on Friday 13th February, to be in with the chance of becoming one of our trail artists.
Entering your designs is simple, just head to our website, where you will find all the information and inspiration you need, along with the submission form.
We can’t share any designs yet as they are top secret, but here are some throwback photos of our stunning Shaun the Sheep sculptures, painted by our talented artists in 2023.
Find out more and how to apply by clicking the link in our bio!
Good luck! 🤞
#TalesOnTheTyne | #PeterRabbit | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @officialpeterrabbit | @penguinventures …
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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a hoppy New Year! 🐰
Our team are looking forward to 2026, the year of @officialpeterrabbit, when our Tales on the Tyne art trail in support of @stoswaldsuk will bring Peter and friends to the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside. 💙
Keep following us for news and updates!
#TalesOnTheTyne | #PeterRabbit | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse
Dec 25
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a hoppy New Year! 🐰
Our team are looking forward to 2026, the year of @officialpeterrabbit, when our Tales on the Tyne art trail in support of @stoswaldsuk will bring Peter and friends to the streets and parks of Newcastle and North Tyneside. 💙
Keep following us for news and updates!
#TalesOnTheTyne | #PeterRabbit | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse …