Devon Sculpture Park (DSP) has spent the last 5 years working with 5 artists to assemble a startling collection of conceptual and contemporary open-air environmental art installations. These, in turn, are surrounded by stunning historic architecture from the likes of Robert Adam that overlooks the sea and is enveloped by 100 acres of breathtaking rewildedContinue reading “5 artists, 5 years, 5 media at Devon Sculpture Park”
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Environmental Art Moving Online
DSP is passionate about environmental art. It is central to our mission to support nature and art; wildlife and sculpture. Environmental art is often site-specific in its physical form and virtual in its commercial form – as photographs, video, words and performance. Mamhead Park South, DSP’s home, has had environmentally minded sculpture for centuries, includingContinue reading “Environmental Art Moving Online”
An Exhibition by Terry Howe
Terry Howe’s conceptual, environmental art exhibition ‘Looking For Clues’ is at DSP until 31 May 2021. Visit it online. Terry’s online exhibition is a playful yet insightful examination of the ‘found’ and ‘natural’ that surround us. A reminder of how small and fragile this planet is. We asked Terry to describe his work in hisContinue reading “An Exhibition by Terry Howe”
A Very Private Estate Retreat
Devon Sculpture Park is at Mamhead Park (South) which is a very private estate retreat on the outskirts of Exeter, overlooking the sea. Indeed, the first thing you see as you enter is a ‘private’ sign to remind us that we’ll be enjoying a relaxed, immersive and very private visit. This historic estate harks backContinue reading “A Very Private Estate Retreat”
How To Get Involved with Devon Sculpture Park
Many of you ask us how you can get involved with Devon Sculpture Park (DSP) online or in-park. And we’ve noticed these requests growing since the UK announced the first phases of reopening post Covid-19 lockdown. There are a number of ways that you can get involved whether you’re an environmentalist, artist, gardener, arts enthusiast,Continue reading “How To Get Involved with Devon Sculpture Park”
10 Simple Steps to Help Solve the Climate Change Crisis
At DSP, it seems a day does not go by without people asking us what they can do to help with the climate change crisis. During the Covid-19 lockdown these requests have become more of a stampede. The most common question we get asked is ‘what simple steps can I take to do my bitContinue reading “10 Simple Steps to Help Solve the Climate Change Crisis”
DSP Online – Your Virtual Visitor App
We’re excited to launch DSP Online, our new virtual visitor app. Starting at just £3 per month you can enjoy going behind the scenes at Devon Sculpture Park from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Bring our wildlife haven and creative retreat into your life and your home. Learn about smaller-scale rewilding and environmental art. SupportContinue reading “DSP Online – Your Virtual Visitor App”
Artist Programme
Devon Sculpture Park is all about environmental art in a rewilded park. Discover a budding new contemporary art centre with open-air and indoor exhibition spaces, artist studios, retreat facilities and natural stages for performance – art, theatre, music and more. We host a diverse programme. We put the artist at the centre of everything weContinue reading “Artist Programme”
‘Flux’ an Exhibition of Large-scale Ceramic Sculptures by Chris Speyer
‘Flux’ by Exeter’s Chris Speyer has opened in The Paddock. It is a powerful display of large-scale environmental ceramic sculptures by one of the South West’s leading ceramic sculptors. In this triad of clay megaliths, ‘Fold’ and ‘Flow’ have undergone the irreversible metamorphosis of firing, clay transformed into enduring ceramic, but the third, ‘Ground’, whichContinue reading “‘Flux’ an Exhibition of Large-scale Ceramic Sculptures by Chris Speyer”
Your Creative, Rewilded Retreat
Devon Sculpture Park is a creative, rewilded retreat. Refresh and reimagine surrounded by art, Wilded Capability Brown gardens, ancient waterways, wildlife and endless sea views. ‘One of the most beautiful gardens I have seen…’ Toby Buckland, gardener, TV presenter and author. This timeless, historic retreat has been carefully restored to enable visitors to deepen theirContinue reading “Your Creative, Rewilded Retreat”