Dalkeith Palace is set to open its doors for Art and Ornament (April 15 to 18)
An exhibition celebrating 300 years of Master Carver Grinling Gibbons
Art and Ornament is a collaboration with Master Carvers’ Association and friends, to commemorate and celebrate the legendary Baroque Master, Grinling Gibbons. The tercentenary of Grinling Gibbons, is an anniversary Master Carvers’ Association has chosen to mark with a demonstration of current practice that bring to life the legacy of Gibbons influence. Over 40 Artists and Makers from all over Britain will be exhibiting in Dalkeith Palace at this exclusive event.
Dalkeith Palace is the perfect setting for Art & Ornament given that Anna, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch, commissioned Gibbons to create several standout features within The Palace when she was re-visioning the existing Dalkeith Castle she had inherited from her forbears as a grand classical palace on a par with European palaces of the time. Gibbons’ work in Dalkeith Palace includes an impressive overmantel - Neptune Summoning Galatea – which will be on view for visitors to Art and Ornament.
The work of 40 artists inspired by Gibbons’ work will be on display at Art and Ornament with some works for sale. Artists include Conrad Lindley-Thomson, Gillian Forbes, Hugh Buchanan, Tim Wright, Simon Smith, Graciela Ainsworth and David Roberson.
Art and Ornament in Conversation on April 15, from 09.00 to 13.00, will also be held sharing and celebrating contemporary and historic perspectives in Gibbons’ tercentenary year. Speakers include Ian Gow, Graciela Ainsworth, Holly Trusted, Hugh Buchanan, Tim Wright, Crispin Powell and Hugh Wedderburn.
A full list of artists and exhibitors is available at https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/art-ornament
Dates, Times & Tickets
Art and Ornament in Conversation
Friday 15 April open 09.00 – 13.00 followed by an Exhibition tour.
Art and Ornament in Conversation Tickets (adults only) £12.50
Art and Ornament Exhibition
Friday 15 April 13.00 – 16.00
Saturday 16 April 10.00 – 16.00
Sunday 17 April 10.00 – 16.00
Monday 18 April 10.00 – 16.00
Art and Ornament Exhibition Tickets (adults) £3.00, (kids) £0.00
Please find a selection of event images and artists’ work here https://we.tl/t-q2HLysz7bK #dalkeithcountrypark
For more info on what’s on at the Park, visit www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk and www.restorationyard.com or check out the Park’s social media channels: Facebook @DalkeithCountryPark, and Instagram @dalkeith_country_park
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Notes to editors
Situated just five miles from Edinburgh city centre Dalkeith Country Park, the 1,000-acre Estate which has been home to Dalkeith Palace since its construction in 1702, has been in the Buccleuch family for more than 300 years. It is home to Fort Douglas Adventure Playpark, a 1,000m2 playground of exceptional quality, and Restoration Yard, an award-winning Store, restaurant and Wellbeing Lab. The Park itself features waymarked cycling and walking routes and a regular programme of activities ensures there is plenty on offer for the entire family.
Fort Douglas is perfect for young adventurers and those young at heart, encouraging multi-generational play as adults can access all the equipment too. Entering via a bridge across the South Esk River, children can let their imaginations run wild as they explore Fort Douglas with its network of high-rise walkways, balance blocks, log walks, jungle climbers, jumping disks, climbing walls, balancing boards, suspended tyres, basket swings and tube slides. Sky Maze was added in 2019 and new toddler play area, Mini Maze, was created in 2020.
For further information please contact:
Marketing Manager Catriona Tanner
Mob: 07881014746
Email: [email protected]
