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Activities to inspire

Explore YSP's downloadable activities archive


Explore our thoughtful activities, packed full of creativity, talking points and ideas to get everybody thinking. These are for schools, families, and anyone who wants to explore Yorkshire Sculpture Park as part of a visit or from home.

These activities are inspired by past and present exhibitions and projects.
 

Current exhibitions

Nicola Turner: Time's Scythe

Download the Nicola Turner Activity Sheet. This is available to pick up in the gallery, alongside an additional drawing activity. 

LR Vandy: Rise

Download the LR Vandy Activity Sheet. This is available to pick up in the gallery, alongside an additional drawing activity. 

William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

Download the William Kentridge Talking Together Activity

Download the William Kentridge Drawing Together Activity

Andy Goldsworthy

Download the Andy Goldsworthy Talking and Drawing Together card

Light, Sleep and Wellbeing Connection

Download the Light, Sleep and Wellbeing Connection Teachers' Resource

Exploring Sculpture: Teacher Resource

Download the Exploring Sculpture Resource

Download the Local Sculpture Cards

The Wakefield Curriculum

Discover The Wakefield Curriculum, aimed at EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

A historic stone building with a round tower features a large, white, rope-like installation cascading down its side. The structure has multiple windows and a door, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky above.

Past Exhibitions

Jordy Kerwick: One to give. One to take away

Download Jordy Kerwick activity sheet

Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being

Download Laura Ellen Bacon Teachers Notes

Bharti Kher: Alchemies

Download the Bharti Kher Talking Together Activity

Download the Bharti Kher Drawing Together Activity

Elisabeth Frink: Natural Connection

Download the Elisabeth Frink activity card

Leilah Babirye: Obumu (Unity)

Download the Leilah Babirye Family Activity card

Jonathan Baldock: Touch Wood

Download the Jonathan Baldock Family Activity card

Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth

Download the Erwin Wurm Talking Together activity

Download the Erwin Wurm Drawing Together activity

Download the Erwin Wurm Teachers' Resources

Leonardo Drew: Number 360

Download the Leonardo Drew Talking Together activity

Download the Leonardo Drew Teachers' Resources

Robert Indiana: Sculpture 1958–2018

Download the Robert Indiana Teachers' resources

Download the Robert Indiana Drawing Together card

Download the Robert Indiana Talking Together card

Lakwena Maciver: A green and pleasant land (HA-HA)

Download the Lakwena Talking Together Card

David Nash: Full Circle

Download the David Nash Teachers' resources

Download the David Nash Family activities

Annie Morris: When A Happy Thing Falls

Download the Annie Morris Drawing Together Card

Joana Vasconcelos: Beyond

Download the Joana Vasconcelos Teachers Notes
Download the Joana Vasconcelos Talking Together Card
Download the Joana Vasconcelos Drawing Together Card

Joan Miró

Download the Joan Miró Drawing Together Card

David Smith: Sculpture 1932–1965

Download the David Smith Talking Together Card
Download the David Smith Drawing Together Card

Kimsooja: To Breathe

Download the Kimsooja Talking Together Card

Giuseppe Penone: A Tree in the Wood

Download the Giuseppe Penone Talking Together Card
Download the Giuseppe Penone Drawing Together Card

Common Ground

Download the Common Ground Newspaper
Download the Common Ground 'Make Your Own Map' for kids
Watch the Common Ground Films

Revolt and Revolutions

Download the Revolt and Revolutions Talking Together Card
Download the Revolt and Revolutions Drawing Together Card

Alfredo Jaar: The Garden of Good and Evil 

Download Alfredo Jaar Write a Poem Card 
Download Alfredo Jaar What Makes You Happy? Card

Occasional Geometries: Rana Begum Curates the Arts Council Collection

Download the Occasional Geometries Talking Together Card
Download the Occasional Geometries Drawing Together Card

Tread Softly

Download the Tread Softly Talking Together Card
Download the Tread Softly Matching Game
Download the Tread Softly Exhibition Leaflet

Tony Cragg: A Rare Category of Objects

Download the Tony Cragg Talking Together Card
Download the Tony Cragg Family Activity Card
Download the Tony Cragg Family Activity Leaflet

Not Vital

Download the Not Vital Teachers' Resource Pack

KAWS

Download the KAWS Teachers' Resource Pack
Download the KAWS Exhibition Leaflet 
Download the KAWS Family Activity Pack

Outdoor Art Sparks

Download creative learning ideas for teachers out in the Park, producted by Barnsley Museums and YSP

Created by local artist ArtJohn in collaboration with The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, learn about sculpture making techniques using found objects and inspired by artist Barbara Hepworth.

With thanks to Our Year Wakefield Place-based Curriculum, which was co-produced with teachers in Wakefield.

Bloomberg Connects

Find more exciting ideas and insights on the free Bloomberg Connects app.

Explore our Youtube Channel

Discover a collection of short films about YSP on YouTube. Explore past exhibitions, artist interviews and performances and discover the unique relationship between sculpture and the beautiful Yorkshire landscape.

A graphic showing a screenshot of the sculpture and nature hunt resource

Sculpture and Nature Hunt

Download and print our Sculpture and Nature hunt, providing playful ways to discover sculpture and connect to nature during your visit.

Visit our exhibitions

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  1. An art installation featuring a large black-and-white mural of a tree, a wooden bench, and various sculptures. The space includes a white pedestal displaying a red fabric piece and photographs arranged on a nearby shelf.

    Andi Walker: Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort

    Summer 2026
    Leeds-based artist Andi Walker presents Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort, a new outdoor sculpture to be revealed in summer 2026.
  2. A whimsical doll resembling a sheep, dressed in a vintage floral dress with a pink sash. It has large, expressive eyes, fluffy wool, and holds a small stuffed sheep. The doll stands against a plain background, showcasing its charming features.

    Annie Montgomerie: Missies and Nippers

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    Following her sell-out show Hand Me Downs in 2022, Annie Montgomerie will be back next summer with a new exhibition Missies and Nippers.
  3. A man with braided hair is holding a sheer, light-coloured fabric in front of him. He appears contemplative, with his eyes closed, and is dressed in a simple, flowing garment. The background is plain and neutral, enhancing the focus on him.

    Thabo Mkwananzi: UMFECE

    Summer 2026
    Huddersfield-based musician and artist Thabo Mkwananzi will create a new participatory project inspired by Bantutronic philosophy for YSP in 2026.
  4. A person with long, grey hair sits on a chair in a workshop, carefully working with thick ropes. Surrounding them are large, woven structures and tools, creating a creative and industrious atmosphere. Natural light filters through the space.

    LR Vandy: Rise

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    Rise is an ambitious first solo museum exhibition by LR Vandy, created for The Weston Gallery