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All our press releases for current and forthcoming exhibitions, as well as news from around YSP

Media Contacts

Kerry Chase (media enquiries and image requests)
Senior Marketing & PR Officer
+44 (0)1924 832515
kerry.chase@ysp.org.uk

Nina Rogers 
(media enquiries and out of hours)
Head of Marketing & PR
+44 (0)1924 832633
Out of hours +44 (0)7973 432489
nina.rogers@ysp.org.uk

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG
United Kingdom

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents new exhibition in partnership with Art Licks

20 Sep 2017

On the heights 28 October–3 December 2017 Bothy Gallery and open air   Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents On the heights, an exhibition of new work, developed in response to the...

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Celebrate the festive season at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this Christmas

02 Aug 2017

This winter, celebrate the Christmas season at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) with refreshing winter walks, exhibitions by world-renowned artists, enticing events, delicious food and drink, and unique...

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Solo exhibition by artist Ed Kluz opens at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

25 Jul 2017

This winter, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents the largest solo exhibition to date by artist, illustrator and printmaker Ed Kluz. Sheer Folly – Fanciful Buildings of Britain celebrates the...

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Wakefield appoints Jenny Layfield as its Visitor Champion

21 Jul 2017

It was announced today that Jenny Layfield, General Manager of National Trust property Nostell, has been chosen as the Visitor Champion for Wakefield. This new role has been created following Arts...

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Major funding boost for Yorkshire sculpture

14 Jul 2017

Four world-class art galleries, including two Art Fund Museum of the Year winners, which form the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle have secured funding of £750,000 for a groundbreaking new project...

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Celebrate 40 years of Yorkshire Sculpture Park with A Weekend of Wonderful Things

09 Jun 2017

This summer, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) celebrates its 40th anniversary with A Weekend of Wonderful Things. On 14 to 16 July 2017, from dawn until dusk, visitors can encounter everything that is...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park launches new Ella Doran homewares range for 40th anniversary

24 May 2017

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents new work by internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa

22 May 2017

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) welcomes a beautiful new seven-metre-high cast iron sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa, as part of the Park’s 40th anniversary...

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Alfredo Jaar: The Garden of Good and Evil

17 May 2017

14 October 2017–8 April 2018 Underground Gallery and open air   Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents a major solo exhibition by pioneering Chilean artist, Alfredo Jaar. This important...

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Enjoy great art and events in the great outdoors at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this summer

08 May 2017

Visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) over the holidays for a summer of great art and exciting events in the great outdoors.   Visitors can start off the summer holidays early with A Weekend of...

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Occasional Geometries: Rana Begum Curates the Arts Council Collection

04 May 2017

An Arts Council Collection National Partner exhibition 15 July–29 October 2017 Longside Gallery   Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents Occasional Geometries, an exhibition selected...

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Frieze Sculpture 2017: A Free Summer Exhibition for London

20 Apr 2017

London’s largest outdoor exhibition, featuring 23 leading artists, to open this summer in The Regent’s Park Frieze Sculpture will open from 5 July to 8 October, presenting a free...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park ‘breaks ground’ on new visitor centre

19 Apr 2017

Construction of Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s (YSP) ambitious new £3.8 million visitor centre has begun.   The building – designed by architects Feilden Fowles and constructed by...

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Treasures from the National Arts Education Archive are revealed at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

13 Apr 2017

Treasures Revealed: Selected From the National Arts Education Archive NAEA Gallery 15 April–3 September 2017 / Sat–Tues, 11.00–15.00   In celebration of Yorkshire Sculpture...

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New sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Haroon Mirza comes to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

06 Apr 2017

Haroon Mirza: Aestival Infinato (Solar Symphony 11) 3 June–2 July 2017 Deer Shelter Skyspace   Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents Aestival Infinato (Solar Symphony 11), 2017, a new...

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Artist Zak Ové brings 80 identical graphite figures to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

24 Mar 2017

8 April 2017–3 June 2018 Lower Park   Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) welcomes an extraordinary assembly of 80 sculptures by British-Trinidadian artist Zak Ové. Black and Blue: The...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park launches new wildlife trail thanks to partnership with Wakefield Grammar School Foundation

23 Mar 2017

This spring, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is teaming up with Wakefield Grammar School Foundation to launch a WILD Explorer Nature Trail at the Park. Visitors can follow the free trail and embark on...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park Highly Commended for its outstanding contribution to the national Get Creative Family Arts Festival

15 Mar 2017

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has been Highly Commended for its contribution to the 2016 Get Creative Family Arts Festival, with its event Capture, Snap, Play: Photography for Tiny Children. The...

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Drop in for free family fun at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this Easter

14 Mar 2017

Bring the family to Yorkshire Sculpture Park this Easter for the perfect day out, full of exciting art, great events and stunning landscape.   Drop in with the kids and Make Yourself at Home...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents Tread Softly, an Arts Council Collection National Partners exhibition

07 Mar 2017

27 May–3 September 2017 (extended until 15 October 2017) Bothy Gallery Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents Tread Softly, an exhibition exploring childhood, developing identity and family...

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Historic sculptures by Ai Weiwei at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

17 Feb 2017

6 May 2017–22 April 2018 Lower Park In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is pleased to present sculptures by internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Ai...

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Kaleidoscope: Colour and Sequence in 1960s British Art

13 Feb 2017

An Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition 1 April–18 June 2017 Longside Gallery The Arts Council Collection is pleased to announce the launch of a new touring exhibition focusing on...

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Make art using bits and pieces at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this half term

03 Feb 2017

Enjoy fresh air and fun at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) this February. Half term visitors can take part in an exciting family sculpture workshop; explore 500 acres of rolling countryside, lakes and...

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents [Re]construct, an Arts Council Collection National Partners exhibition

20 Jan 2017

[Re]construct An Arts Council Collection National Partners exhibition 1 April–25 June 2017   Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents [Re]construct in the 18th-century Chapel. Selected...

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