More than 100 pieces of art have been installed in the garden at Avebury Manor for this year’s Sculpture Exhibition, which runs from 6 September to 20 October.
This year’s event will be the largest exhibition yet at the National Trust site with 21 new and returning artists submitting work to be showcased to the public.
Programming and Partnerships Officer, Laura Bailey, said: “The popularity of the exhibition grows each year and the level of interest from artists and sculptors wanting to be part of the 2024 exhibition has been incredible.
“Anyone who has visited the manor garden this summer will know how great it is looking and we can’t wait to watch visitors discover amazing pieces of art around every corner.”
Some of the highlights of this year’s exhibition include new work from award-winning sculptors Kay Singla, Sharon Rich and Martin Adamson, a bronze Aurochs from artist Jane Richards, and a 2m-by-2m glass arch created by Colin Hawkins.
Artist Glen Farrelly is showcasing five wood sculptures inspired by climate change and his own experiences of wildfires in California.
Glen said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be showing my sculptures at one of the most incredible places on earth. There is something completely special about Avebury and having grown up close by, it was always my favourite place to visit.”
All the artwork on display in the Avebury Manor Garden will be available to buy, with a percentage of each sale going to help the National Trust care for the Avebury World Heritage site.
The 2024 Sculpture Exhibition opens on Friday 6 September and will be available to view, with a ticket to the garden, from 10am until 5pm daily until Sunday 20 October. On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September, entry tickets will be free as part of Heritage Open Days.
There will also be a featured ‘Artist in the garden’ on most Thursdays during the exhibition period for artists to demonstrate their techniques and talk about their work.
For more information on the exhibition and admission prices, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury.
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