Forthcoming
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In Between Horizons
a solo show by Laura Rich February 14 - March 15, 2025 Read more -
Carol Peace
Solo Show April 26 - May 24, 2025 We are pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibition of renowned sculptor Carol Peace in the gallery at Sculpture by the Lakes. From April 26th to May 24th, 2025, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Peace's new works in the gallery. We also have larger pieces on display throughout... Read more
Past
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Printland
An exhibition bringing together some of the UK's leading printmakers October 26 - November 23, 2024 This autumn we are proud to present our second Printland exhibition, bringing together some of the UK's leading printmakers. Showing together for the first time, 'Printland' will showcase works by Paul Catherall RE Merlyn Chesterman RE Paul Cleden Andy Lovell Robin Mackenzie Colin Moore Penfold Press Lisa Takahashi Each of... Read more -
Into the Wild
September 14 - October 19, 2024 Delve into the beauty and power of nature this autumn at 'Into the Wild', an exhibition opening in the Gallery at Sculpture by the Lakes on September 14th. The exhibition explores the untamed world through a variety of artistic mediums. Runs until October 19th. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am... Read more -
Summer Show
A Changing Group Show of Work by Gallery Artists June 8 - September 7, 2024 Our vibrant group exhibition in the Gallery, running from June 8th to September 7th 2024, promises a dynamic display of work by our distinguished gallery artists. This show will feature many previously unseen works across a spectrum of artistic styles and mediums. We will be showing paintings, sculptures, drawings and... Read more -
FORM
The Sculpture Show April 2 - June 1, 2024 Our award-winning sculpture show is on until June 1st 2024, with works by more than 35 leading contemporary sculptors on exhibition throughout our 26-acres of lakes, rivers, gardens, and woodlands as well as in the Gallery and The Retreat. Monumental works are dsplayed in the park with more intimate pieces... Read more -
Adam Binder in The Retreat
Solo show by renowned wildlife sculptor Adam Binder April 2 - May 30, 2024 Read more -
Connected
An exhibition in two-parts: PART TWO February 14 - March 23, 2024 The inspiration for 'Connected' emerged from the realisation that many of our gallery artists share connections with other creative individuals. They say that creativity breeds creativity. In selecting artists, we were spoiled for choice, leading us to divide the exhibition into two distinct parts. Part Two: February 14 - March... Read more -
Connected
An exhibition in two-parts: PART ONE January 6 - February 10, 2024 The inspiration for 'Connected' emerged from the realisation that many of our gallery artists share connections with other creative individuals. They say that creativity breeds creativity. In selecting artists, we were spoiled for choice, leading us to divide the exhibition into two distinct parts. Part One showcases the work of... Read more -
Winter Show
A group exhibition November 2 - December 22, 2023 Read more -
Arbor
A Month of Trees September 27 - October 28, 2023 Sculpture by the Lakes focuses for a month on celebrating the trees in our lives, 'Arbor' is a park wide exhibition that will be honouring trees, the crucial role they play in the wider environment and the powerful art they inspire, through talks, demonstrations and workshops. In the Makers Yard,... Read more -
Summer Show
A Changing Group Show of Work by Gallery Artists June 10 - September 22, 2023 Read more -
Peace at The Retreat
A solo exhibition by Carol Peace in The Retreat at Sculpture by the Lakes April 7 - 30, 2023 This globally celebrated figurative sculptor is renowned for capturing the minutia of life and everyday human interaction. This solo show invites you to understand her creative force as displayed alongside her sculptures will be a selection of drawings and poems. In the life room, I write. 'An arm is a... Read more -
FORM
The Sculpture Show April 1 - June 4, 2023 Our award-winning sculpture show opened on Saturday April 1 with works by more than 35 leading contemporary sculptors on exhibition throughout our 26-acres of lakes, rivers, gardens, and woodlands as well as in the Gallery and The Retreat. Alongside monumental works in the park with more intimate pieces in the... Read more -
Drawn
An exhibition of drawing February 18 - March 25, 2023 From small sketches and preparatory drawings to large scale works of art, we explore the language of the line. Read more -
New Year, New Work
January 7 - February 11, 2023 New Year, New Work is an exhibition of new or previously unseen work by our gallery artists and includes paintings, drawings, collage and sculpture. Read more -
Look Up! A Journey Through Print Land
It’s time to get outdoors and take a journey through Print Land November 5 - December 23, 2022 Featuring the work of Colin Moore, Jane Chapman, Jason Pizzey, Lisa Takahashi, Noah Warnes, Paul Cleden, Rebecca Drury, Rebecca Guyett and Robin Mackenzie Read more -
Flight
An exhibition of birds September 17 - October 29, 2022 Gallery by the Lakes is delighted to present Flight, a multidisciplinary group exhibition. Birds have fascinated humans from the beginning of time and the history of depicting birds goes back thousands of years to a time when people took to cave walls to capture winged creatures and other animals. Our... Read more -
En Plein Air
Painting event at Sculpture by the Lakes, Aug 20 2022. Plus exhibition August 20 - September 11, 2022 Painting 'en plein air' means painting in the open air. It's a way of working that was pioneered by J.M.W. Turner and John Constable and was then made popular by the French Impressionists. Many artists choose to work in this way because when they paint outdoors, in front of the... Read more -
Dorset Arts Festival
Our award-winning five day festival showcasing the best artists and makers June 29 - July 3, 2022 We have over 60 artists, crafters and makers gathered together to demonstrate their skills. You can watch paintings being created, pots being thrown, jewellery being made and a whole range of other arts and crafts disciplines being demonstrated so you can see and understand the process. Our Fire & Food... Read more -
Summer Exhibition
A changing group show of works by Gallery Artists June 1 - August 30, 2022 Read more -
FORM
The Sculpture Show March 30 - May 29, 2022 FORM 2022, our award-winning sculpture show took place at Sculpture by the Lakes from March 30 - May 29 2022. The exhibition took place around the 26 acre park for monumetal pieces. Smaller works were on display in the Gallery and in the Sculpture Courtyard. We continue to show many... Read more -
Drawn
An exhibition of drawings March 1 - 26, 2022 From small sketches and preparatory drawings to large scale works of art, we explore the language of the line. Read more -
Light
February 1 - 26, 2022 Whilst we are in the depths of winter, where the days are short and light seems limited, this uplifting exhibition centres around the use of light in the landscape - from the ripple of a wave to a shaft of light penetrating a cloud. Exhibiting artists: Nick Andrew, Stephen Bithell,... Read more -
Small Works
A changing exhibition November 30 - December 23, 2021 During the month of December, Gallery by the Lakes will be holding an exhibition of Small Works by our gallery artists. The group show of contemporary sculpture, painting and prints celebrates artwork created on an intimate and focused scale. Showcasing Adam Binder, Andrew Denman, Beatrice Hoffman, Carol Peace, Christine Battle,... Read more -
Fauna
Art of the Wild November 3 - 27, 2021 Marie Ackers, Nick Bibby, Adam Binder, Dennis Boyd, Julie Brunn, Julie Chapman, Andrew Denman, Jacob Dhein, Simon Gudgeon, Ray Harris Ching, Paul Harvey, Jonathan Pointer, Rodger McPhail, Adam Roud, Jonathan Sainsbury, Jennifer Tetlow and Gunnar Tryggmo. Read more -
Narrative Ark
by Andrew Denman October 9 - 30, 2021 Read more
