What's on

List of Current exhibitions

  1. A close-up view of a large, woven sculpture made of natural materials, positioned in a spacious interior. In the background, a dark wooden door with an arched top is visible, framed by light-coloured walls and flooring.
    Now showing

    Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being

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    In the Chapel, discover Derbyshire-based Laura Ellen Bacon's exceptional immersive sculptural installation Into Being, created from natural materials.
  2. A visitor stands in an art gallery, gazing at a collection of large, intricately designed blue and white vases. The vases vary in shape and size, showcasing abstract patterns against a minimalist white backdrop. Natural light illuminates the space.
    Now showing

    Felicity Aylieff: Expressions in Blue

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    Expressions in Blue presents an extraordinary body of work by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff inspired by the botanical drawing collection at Kew.
  3. A sculpture of a woman with a giant cows head.
    Now showing

    Bharti Kher: Alchemies

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    An unmissable, powerful exhibition of sculpture and 2D work by one of the world’s leading contemporary artists.
  4. A painting of a landscape with rolling hills and trees.
    Now showing

    Russell Wilson: A Spring Table

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    A Spring Table is an exhibition of 48 colourful new nature-inspired paintings by Derbyshire-based artist Russell Wilson.
  5. A series of framed illustrations of trees in black frames.
    Now showing

    Tony Wade: Keepers of Time

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    Keepers of Time celebrates the majesty of trees, time beyond our lifespans, mindfulness and nature connectedness.
  6. Anatomical sculpture of a pregnant woman and fetus in the parkland at YSP.
    Now showing

    Damien Hirst

    Ongoing
    Discover three captivating sculptures by illustrious Yorkshire-born artist, Damien Hirst.

Future exhibitions

  1. A group of people, including a wheelchair user, looking at jewellery and ceramics in glass fronted display cases.
    Upcoming

    MADE

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    MADE is YSP Shop's changing programme of contemporary craft and jewellery, which showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists, designers and makers.
  2. Sculpture with items on a silver tray
    Upcoming

    George Moody

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    The recipient of our Yorkshire Graduate Award in 2024, George Moody will spend two weeks in residence in March 2025 researching and developing new work which will be displayed in the Boathouse in May 2025.
  3. Black and white photo of a man wearing a white shirt and black trousers, working on a plaster sculpture with swirling lines in a studio setting.
    Upcoming

    William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

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    A must-see exhibition featuring new sculptures by the celebrated South African artist.
  4. A collection of colourful human figures with geometric shaped bodies, on a pink background.
    Upcoming

    Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Fashion Play

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    Fashion Play at YSP will feature a collection of beautifully designed, handmade wooden figures inspired by Barnes’ most recent book, Fashion Play, an interactive publication for lovers of fashion, colour and pattern.
  5. A stone sculputure of a wolf-like creature with a human figure under an umbrella on it's back.
    Upcoming

    Jordy Kerwick: One to give. One to take away (Unum dare. Unum ut auferat)

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    Jordy Kerwick’s fantastical creatures come to life in sculpture and paintings in The Weston Gallery and outdoors.
  6. A person lying on the ground between two large boulders outdoors.
    Upcoming

    Claye Bowler: Dig Me a Grave

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    This autumn in the historic Chapel is an exhibition of new work by Claye Bowler exploring conversations about life and death.
  7. Painting of a small bird perched on a branch in bloom
    Upcoming

    Andrew Waddington: Betwixt and Between – The Poetry of Landscape

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    Bringing the Cornish coast to Yorkshire, this exhibition features new paintings, prints, and drawings.