More artwork on show at reopened sculpture garden
A SCULPTURE garden reopens today, promising new gallery space, more artwork and events throughout the year.
Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden says it will be welcoming people from today. Artists who will feature this year include Geoffrey Clarke, David Hockney, Gordon House, Richard Hudson, Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva, Jon Kipps, Jeff Lowe, Gerald Laing, Michael Lyons, Paul De Monchaux, Tim Pomeroy, Rob Ward, Austin Wright, Emily Young and Zak Ové.
A spokesman said: “We launch our brand new gallery space with an exhibition of Jeff Lowe’s sculptures and works on paper, curated by Jon Wood. In the Orangery, there is a dedicated display of Michael Lyons’ smaller sculptures.”
The venue is also announcing a series of events in the coming months.
A carnival, Mozart, folk, poetry, samba and a live orchestra to film – the organisers of Thirsk Hall Festival are delighted to announce this year’s exciting performances.
Starting on Friday August 19 at St Mary’s Church next to Thirsk Hall, Heritage Opera Director, Sarah Helsby-Hughes will direct Marriage of Figaro. Festival organiser Benjamin Ellin will conduct Mozart’s comedy classic, a unique production uniting leading professional singers and instrumentalists alongside a festival chorus from members of the local region.
On Saturday August 20 there will be a carnival-themed day in the grounds at Thirsk Hall, free for under 16s. There will be live performances, fairground rides and food stalls.
Two performances of Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood will take place in the Sculpture Garden’s newly renovated gallery and there will be samba workshop and parade for everyone to join.