What's on in Art and sculpture

List of Events

  1. Visitor inside Roger Hiorns Seizure, 2008, Courtesy Arts Council Collection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    Seizure Admission

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    In order to conserve the artwork and extend it's lifespan, access to Seizure is by pre-booked time slot only. Capacity is limited and we recommend booking prior to your visit to avoid disappointment. Admission to YSP is included in all Seizure tickets.
  2. A group of adults and babies sitting together in a circle. In the centre is a smiling baby crawling towards their adult.

    Sculpture Baby: Laura Ellen Bacon

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon’s exhibition in the Chapel.

  3. Life Drawing: Felicity Aylieff

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Felicity Aylieff's monumental ceramics.
  4. A woman in a green vest examines a large, intricately woven structure made of natural materials. She is focused on her task, standing beside the textured artwork in a well-lit indoor space with dark wooden panels in the background.

    YSP Friends and Patrons: Out-of-hours Exhibition Tour

    Exclusively for YSP Patrons and Friends, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore our latest exhibitions out of hours, with introductions from our curators.
  5. A group of people practice yoga indoors, lying on mats. One woman in a blue top stretches her legs while others are engaged in various poses. In the background is a large woven willow sculpture. Natural light filters in through windows.

    Yoga and Sound Bath: Laura Ellen Bacon

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by the inspirational artwork of Laura Ellen Bacon.
  6. A boy taking a phone photograph of a brightly coloured mosaic Buddha figure.

    Sculpture Spy Activity

    There are around 100 outdoor sculptures to be discovered at YSP. How many will you spy today?
  7. A flock of geese flying over a lake at sunset

    Sculpture and Nature Hunt

    Seek out sculptures and discover the beauty of nature at YSP.
  8. A large tree, enclosed by a circular dry stone wall

    Andy Goldsworthy Trail

    Andy Goldsworthy has created four permanent works in the landscape at YSP. Follow our three-mile circular trail and see if you can find them all.

  9. Jason and the Wakefield Adventure Community Day

    Visit the Bothy Garden to discover Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills' psychedelic inflatable sculptures, before joining a drop-in artist led workshop to create your own works of art.
  10. Two babies lying on a white surface while their carers make outlines of them using colourful circular bindi stickers.

    Sculpture Baby: Felicity Aylieff

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Felicity Aylieff’s Expressions in Blue exhibition at The Weston.
  11. A woman wearing protective goggles and gloves chisels a stone block with a hammer and chisel under a green canopy. Dust particles are visible in the sunlight as she focuses intently on her work in an outdoor setting.

    5 Day Stone Carving Course with Marcia Bennett Male

    Learn the traditional skill of stone carving guided by Royal Society of Sculptors member, Marcia Bennett-Male, on this 5-day specialist workshop.
  12. A large, organic sculpture made of intertwined natural materials resembles flowing waves or abstract forms. It is positioned in a bright room with large windows, contrasting with the stone floor.

    Life Drawing: Laura Ellen Bacon

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon's immersive willow installation.
  13. A man in an orange coat doing sign language outdoors

    British Sign Language Tour of William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

    Join us for a British Sign Language Sculpture tour of the dynamic William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition in the Underground Gallery specially for BSL users.
  14. A group of people stands on grass, facing a man using BSL. Behind them, a display of sculptures is visible under a large tree, with a scenic landscape in the background. The atmosphere appears relaxed and engaging.

    Signing Sculpture: BSL Training for Interpreters with Martin Glover

    Build your skills in British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for art and sculpture, both indoors and outdoors.