Avebury Manor hosts 100 art pieces for sculpture exhibition

This year's event will be the largest exhibition held at the National Trust site, having opened on September 6 and running to October 20.

Twenty-one new and returning artists have submitted work to be showcased to the public.

To Sort That Itch by Carol Orwin (Image: National Trust)

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."

This year’s highlights include new works 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.

Aurochs by Jane Richards (Image: National Trust)

Celtic Aurora by Sharon Rich (Image: National Trust)

Artist Glen Farrelly is exhibiting five wooden sculptures inspired by climate change and his experiences of wildfires in California.

He 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."

Orbit 2 by Colin Hawkins (Image: National Trust)

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 exhibition opened its doors on Friday, September 6, and will be open daily from 10am to 5pm until October 20.

Visitors will have access to the exhibition when they buy a ticket to the garden.

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.