Sculpture Gardens
New in the Sculpture Garden
New works are continually being added to the ever-changing sculpture park. Amongst ten acres of gardens are over 300 sculptures by more than 60 international sculptors.
See a gallery of new sculpture pictures
Broomhill National Sculpture Prize
Ten short-listed sculptors were carefully selected by a judging panel comprising internationally acclaimed artists Tim Shaw, Rob Ryan and Carol Peace at the beginning of this year. Each of the ten finalists were given a £1,000 budget to turn their proposed idea into an inspiring finished piece for the Summer Exhibition. The final ten sculptures are now on display at Broomhill until Spring 2012.
IMAGE: Uncertain Futures: Larder by Suzanne Hobbs NSP 2011 Winner
2011 Results
Congratulations to Suzanne Hobbs and Wenqin Chen!
The judging panel selected 'Uncertain Futures: Larder' by Suzanne Hobbs as the overall winner for 2011.
The sculpture that captured visitors attention the most this year and winner of the ‘Public Speaks’ title is Endless Curve by Wenqin Chen, also awarded a ‘Special Commendation’ by the judges.
2012 NSP Registration Now Open
We are now accepting entries for the 2012 National Sculpture Prize. If you are a budding sculptor and wish to take part in our 2012 competition please register here.
The deadline is Sat 14 Jan 2012.
National Sculpture Prize Awards Evening
Featuring Music from Jenna Witts and Amy Newton
Join us for an evening of music and delicious food in celebration of the 2011 National Sculpture Prize Winners, Suzanne Hobbs and Wenqin Chen.
About the land
Exhibition at Broomhill
21 - 30 October 2011 • Admission Free
Mud pies, strange sounds and layers of pigment are brought together in a fascinating exhibition at Broomhill Arts and Sculpture Gallery throughout October half term week. Artists Brenda Jet and sibling duo Martin Winfield and Claire Winfield will be around to chat about their work.
Brenda Jet • Installation, painting, photography
“I have lived in Devon for 11 years and have been the artist in the garden at Broomhill over the last year. The work that I am choosing to show in this exhibition is a reflection of that. I have known Claire and Martin for over a decade and we have worked together on a number of projects at Broomhill celebrating the beauty of Devon.”
Wales based artist Martin Winfield • Sound installation, photography
“Much of my work is based on photography and also in this exhibition I will be gathering live sounds from the Broomhill Sculpture Garden and weaving them into an evolving mix.”
Claire Winfield • Painting
“Although I am based in Oxfordshire much of the inspiration for my painting comes from the dynamic coastal landscape of North Devon. The gallery at Broomhill therefore makes the perfect venue in which to show my ideas.”
Opening Times
Open daily: 12:00-17:00
Thu/Fri: 12 :00-20:00
The Montgomery Sculpture Trust
The Broomhill Art &am,p; Sculpture Foundation and the Trustees of the Montgomery Sculpture Trust are pleased to announce the accession of eight pieces of sculpture from the Montgomery Trust to the Broomhill Sculpture Collection in North Devon.
The Eight works are:
- Triumphant Trowel by Terry Kester
- Weighter, Not You by Tony Burke
- Sleeping Form by Otto Horvath
- Adam and Eve by Ivan Brezvyn
- Stile and Gate by Frank Triggs
- Eclipse by Ondrej Zimka
- Plough by Tony Burke
- Perch by Jim Racine
Founded in 1994 by Bryan Montgomery to promote outdoor sculpture made by recently graduated artists from the UK, Russia, Eastern Europe and the former countries of the Soviet Union, The Montgomery Sculpture Trust was based in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Now in its 13th year, the Broomhill Sculpture Collection is a major initiative of the Broomhill Art & Sculpture Foundation. From its beginning, the aim of Broomhill has been to display large sculptures in the natural environment.
We would like to thank the Montgomery Trust for their support.
Artist in the Garden • Residency 2010
Cocoon: Land art sculpture
Brenda Jet is exploring the process of creating a sculpture from natural materials gathered in the Broomhill garden.
The sculpture was planted with wild flower seeds and then left to gradually decay over time. All that will remain, eventually, will be the wild flowers. Drawings, photos and paintings of the process of creation and disintegration have been made and continue.
This project followed on from an installation entitled ‘Coiled Sun’, exhibited in 2009. The plan is to exhibit the documentation, associated art works, and developing ideas in an exhibition at Broomhill in Autumn 2011.
Le Vernissage by Alain Kurylo
From 01 Jun 09
An exciting new outdoor installation of sculptural silhouettes shaped in steel with ceramic figures on the floodplain at Broomhill from the talented French artist Alain Kurylo.
Shona Stone Sculptures
We have created a completely new garden section this year, displaying a collection of Zimbabwean Shona sculptures.
A beautiful, polished collection of Stone or ‘Shona’ sculptures are now on display to the public. Zimbabwean stone sculpture is a truly contemporary force that has been combined successfully with an ancient cultural heritage. Although Broomhill cannot offer the warm African climate of Zimbabwe, this collection provides a sweet taste of African culture and history, with powerfully human themes such as family, tribal ancestors, the transformation of animals into human form and the activity of daily life —working, dancing, thinking, resting, or being at peace.
Twenty-five sculptures, varied in theme, sit alongside newly formed paths at the highest point of the Broomhill Sculpture Park.
2008 Installation by Laury Dizengremel
Artists of the Silk Road
After a busy year in 2007, having been commissioned by the ATP (governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit) to create sculptures of the best eight tennis players in the world as ‘Tennis Terracotta Warriors’ Laury Dizengremel has created a new installation for Broomhill. The installation will be a follow-on from the current three large ‘Artists’ sculptures taking its audience further on the journey with the ‘Artists of the Silk Road’.
‘Welcome to the Third Millennium’
On The Court by Mike Roles
This is the first in a series of major shows at Broomhill as this celebration year represents the starting point for the development of three sites in the garden, enabling Broomhill to present their audience with a unique series of exhibitions, showcasing the work of independent artists and the Tenfold Collective.
New beginnings, new opportunities for change and for mankind to make the world a better place are upon us, and they are expressed in the form of Roles’ sculpture at Broomhill.
Accessibility
The Sculpture Garden is not on a level setting - the contours are artfully used to provide many points of view of the many pieces.
Since the landscaping strikes a balance between nature and organisation, there are parts that people with limited mobility may find challenging. Such people can still see most of the works of art, however, although they may not be able to approach them all as closely as others. This, some argue, is not a problem. See our Terms and Conditions.
Group Visits
Broomhill welcomes a variety of groups throughout the year, playing host to school trips, garden clubs, and art groups who all have a wonderful time exploring the beautiful gardens, viewing the array of artwork in the gallery and refueling at the award-winning Broomhill restaurant.
Children
The Sculpture Garden is an ideal place for children to learn about modern art and to experience large sculptures. We must ask that sculptures are not touched, climbed on, swung on or otherwise put under stress. They are works of art and as such are not designed with the same strength and stability as play equipment. Please be aware of the small lake and be sure you know where your children are at all times. See our Terms and Conditions.
Children must be supervised at all times by an adult. Any breakages must be paid for.
Dogs
Dogs are not discouraged in the Gardens. However, as with any excursion with your four-legged friend we would appreciate it if you came equipped to clean up if it should be necessary. Dogs are not permitted inside buildings at Broomhill.
