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Chiharu Shiota: Beyond Time

Awe-inspiring installation on display until 4 November 2018

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Giuseppe Penone: A Tree in the Wood

On display until 28 April 2019

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Current Exhibitions

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Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads

6 May 2017–10 Jun 2019

In celebration of our 40th anniversary in 2017, we present Ai Weiwei's Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads (2010), a dramatic group of 12 bronze animal heads that has been on a worldwide...

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Art, Games and Play: Don Pavey and other Collections

24 Mar–2 Sep 2018

Calling upon a range of visual materials and other items held in the National Arts Exhibition Archive (NAEA), this exhibition celebrates the close relationship between art, games and play. Open...

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Chiharu Shiota: Beyond Time

30 Mar–4 Nov 2018

Acclaimed installation and performance artist Chiharu Shiota has created an awe-inspiring, site-specific installation of thread within the beautiful 18th-century Chapel. 

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Common Ground

5 May–2 Sep 2018

The radical and vital work of Common Ground – the Dorset-based arts and environmental charity – is presented through archive material in the Garden Gallery as part of a continued...

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Giuseppe Penone: A Tree in the Wood

26 May 2018–28 Apr 2019

One of the most eminent artists working today, Giuseppe Penone presents his extensive new exhibition in YSP’s light-filled Underground Gallery and across the historic landscape.

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MADE

4 Jun–2 Sep 2018

MADE is YSP Shop's changing programme of contemporary craft and applied arts which showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists, designers and makers. 

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Katrina Palmer

16 Jun 2018–16 Jun 2019

As part of 14-18 NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary, we're pleased to present Katrina Palmer’s The Coffin Jump, inspired by the role of women in the...

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Mister Finch: The Wish Post

23 Jun–23 Sep 2018

Textile artist Mister Finch brings his intricately hand sewn and constructed menagerie to YSP in his largest solo exhibition to date. 

Future Exhibitions

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Sean Scully: Inside Outside

29 Sep 2018–6 Jan 2019

YSP presents Sean Scully: Inside Outside, the largest-ever presentation of sculptures and first exhibition of sculpture and painting in the UK by the Irish-born artist.

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Norman Ackroyd: The Furthest Lands

17 Nov 2018–24 Feb 2019

YSP presents an exhibition of work by Norman Ackroyd CBE, RA, one of Britain’s foremost landscape artists and contemporary printmakers working today. The Furthest Lands showcases a vast range of...

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Thukral and Tagra

Autumn 2018

Thukral and Tagra invite families, friends and strangers to sit down together and play a game in an immaculately conceived installation to inaugurate the gallery space in the new Bretton Country Park...

Events

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Stone Carving

Dates available in July, August and September 2018

Led by Marcia Bennett-Male, these five-day Stone Carving courses are open to all levels. The majority of participants are first time carvers together with experienced artists who want to...

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Forest Fridays: Woodland Tools

17 Aug 2018

Get a taste for bushcraft skills on this half-day session. We'll focus on the safe use of woodland tools like knives, froes and bill hooks, as well as testing out some fire lighting techniques....

Free

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ARTcart Coffin Jump

18 Aug and 26 Aug 2018

Take part in free, playful activities with the #YSPFamily ARTcart. This time, we'll do some art making, art thinking and art playing to explore the ideas behind The Coffin Jump, a sculpture...

Free

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Hidden Forest Open Day

Every Saturday between 28 Jul & 25 Aug

Adventure awaits in the Hidden Forest, our outdoor space for our youngest visitors. Jump, laugh, make, sing, and explore your right to play. Come and enjoy this magical space and have time together...

Free

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Art & Landscape Tour

19 Aug–28 Oct 2018

Join YSP volunteers for a guided walk and talk exploring the art and sculpture in the landscape at YSP. – Meet at YSP Centre Information Desk  – Outdoor clothes and sturdy...

Free

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Make Yourself at Home: Family Studio Space

Sun–Tues between 29 Jul & 4 Sep / 11.00–15.30

Imagine, draw, construct, play and, most importantly, have fun in our family studio space at YSP Learning. Explore ideas inspired by current exhibitions at YSP and be your own artist. Drop in...

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Outdoor Sculpture Building: Come Rain, Come Shine

Tuesdays in school holidays

Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making. Work and play together to build sculptures inspired by artists in the Park. Stack, balance, join, arrange. Always outdoors, Come...

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Tree Tales: Nature's Sculptural Giants

22 Aug 2018

"Martin Maudsley’s storytelling is masterful – engaging, witty and it held the audience spellbound.”   Join performance storyteller Martin Maudsley for a magical family...

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Forest Fridays: Woven Bird Feeders and Wonderful Nests

24 Aug 2018

Guided by artist Joevanka Gregory from Creative with Nature, you'll weave English willow into a beautiful bird feeder. You'll also forage for natural materials outside at YSP to create a woven...

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Little Explorers for Under 5s

30 Aug 2018

Fun awaits in the Hidden Forest on the last Thursday of each month. Jump, laugh, make, sing and play beneath the trees in our outdoor space especially for our youngest visitors.  – This...

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Art and Social for over 55s

Last Thursday of the month

Monthly social events for people aged over 55. Join us for tea or coffee and cake, followed by a look around the exhibitions, a gentle walk, or perhaps a drawing or making activity – tell us...

Free

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The Orchard Project at YSP: Meet the Mentors

16 Jul and 1 Sep 2018 / 11.00–15.00

Help Britain Blossom in West Yorkshire and meet The Orchard Project Mentors at YSP.   Drop in at YSP Centre and find out about The Orchard Project, a group that for the last three years has...

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YSP Poetry Walks: Penone’s Writings

8 Sep 2018

'To enter into the forest of wood is to embark on a voyage in time, into the history of every single tree and every year of its...

Free

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Heritage Open Day 2018

8 Sep 2018

Join YSP on 8 September to mark Heritage Open Days, an annual celebration of England's architecture and culture, and find out more about the Park’s history and its surrounding...

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Still Looking: Mindfulness and Art

9 Sep 2018

A new way to take a bit of time out for yourself and enjoy experiencing art mindfully. Learn how to use mindfulness practices to move from being a passive observer to more active engagement with...

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Nightfall in the Woods (Museums at Night Autumn 2018)

14 Sep 2018

As the trees start to turn, join us to soak in the sights, sounds and smells of twilight amongst the beautiful trees and meadows of YSP. This is a unique opportunity to take some time for yourself...

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Mister Finch Magical Forest Creature Workshop

15 Sep 2018

On this one-day course you'll discover the magic behind the intricate textile creations of Mister Finch and learn how to make your own forest creature chosen by the artist himself.  The...

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Whispering Woods – Open Air Storytelling Theatre

15 Sep 2018

Journey into the lakes and woodlands with Whispering Woods as they present a magical outdoor promenade performance that explores universal themes and celebrates the journey through life,...

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Family Screen Printing

16 Sep 2018

Working with printmaker Sally Gilford, you’ll play with pattern, colour and shape to create your very own screen printed piece of art, inspired by the work of Giuseppe Penone. – This...

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Room to Breathe: Four Walks in Four Seasons

22 Sep 2018

Room to Breathe is an opportunity to spend a day at YSP walking, thinking, talking and gaining some insight into the things that are on your mind. There is time for informal talking as we walk as...

Free

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Historic Landscape Walks – Free Introductory Tours

22 Sep 2018

Join the YSP Heritage team for a free series of short introductory walks to explore the Park's interesting past, historic walks, lakes and woodlands.   Each tour will showcase a particular...

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Sean Scully: Artist Talk

28 Sep 2018

To celebrate the launch of Sean Scully: Inside Outside we are delighted to welcome the internationally acclaimed artist to talk about his work and influences. Considered to be one of...

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Botanicals: Hips and Haws

7 Oct 2018

Join us for a magical, relaxing day gathering and drawing plants and learning about their medicinal properties. Medical Herbalist Sue Salmon will share her wealth of knowledge and experience during...

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Mindful Walk at YSP

7 Oct 2018

Join a guided mindful meditation to experience the art and landscape in a different way. Guided by a professional mindfulness expert, this walk will open your senses to everything the Park has to...

Free

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The Halls at Bretton

13 Oct 2018

Hear about the early halls that were built on the Bretton Estate and how they link to Henry Vlll and Temple Newsam, as well as their influences on the architecture and design of the current...

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Family Ceramic Day

21 Oct 2018

Guided by artist Sally Storr, you'll venture into the Park to collect inspiration for your ceramic piece and return to the Garden Studio to realise your ideas in red earthenware clay. Sally will...

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Let's Draw!

28 Oct 2018

Celebrate the art of drawing at this family-focused session. Play drawing games, challenge yourself with drawing missions and uncover new drawing ideas alongside artist Natalie Bellingham....

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Winter Metal

17 Nov–18 Nov 2018

Work with master metalwork sculptors Brian Fell and Owen Cunningham to explore the use of metal to draw and divide space. Includes demonstration of tools, machines and their functions, including...

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Sunrise in the Skyspace

1 Dec and 8 Dec 2018

Created by American artist James Turrell, the Deer Shelter Skyspace consists of a large square chamber inside the Park's 18th-century Deer Shelter, with an aperture cut into the...

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Festive Wreath Making

2 Dec–9 Dec 2018

Get creative this festive season. Join Faye and her team from The Flower Shop in Ossett to make a personalised wreath for yourself or to give as a gift. Each session lasts 1.5 hours, with a...

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Family Workshop: Festive Tree Decorations

2 Dec 2018

Get your family in the Christmas spirit at this festive tree decoration workshop. Artist Sally Storr will guide you in making Christmas decorations to treasure, taking inspiration from our current...

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Twilight Heritage Walk: Winter Pleasure Grounds

8 Dec 2018

Our experienced Heritage Team will lead you on a winter walk and talk around the Park’s historic landscape. As you stroll, you'll discover its fascinating features and follies by flickering...

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YSP Poetry Walks – Winter: Penone's Writings 1968–2008

2 Feb 2019

 'To enter into the forest of wood is to embark on a voyage in time, into the history of every single tree and every year of its life.'   – Giuseppe...

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