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Broomhill Art and Sculpture Foundation North Devon Sculpture Gardens open all year
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Broomhill National Sculpture Prize
2013 Exhibition - click here for details
Opening Times
Sculpture Gardens
Open all year (Mon-Sun) • 11:00 until 16:00
16:00 is the last admission time
Please note: We are closed between 20 Dec and 15 Jan
Art Gallery
Open all year (Mon-Sun) • 11:00 until 16:00
16:00 is the last admission time
Please note: We are closed between 20 Dec and 15 Jan
Occasionally
the gallery will be closed for short periods for re-hanging or for
other reasons. If a gallery visit is important to you, please check
beforehand.
Restaurant
Bar Meals: Wed-Sun • 12:30-14:00
Three-course lunches: Wed-Sun • 12:30-14:00
Evening meals: Fri & Sat
Occasionally
the restaurant will be closed for functions. If you wish to have lunch
or dinner in the restaurant please check beforehand to avoid
disappointment.
Hotel
Open all year Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun
The hotel is closed between 20 Dec and 15 Jan.
The Broomhill National Sculpture Prize
is a competition that was launched in 2009 by the The Broomhill Art and
Sculpture Foundation to provide an exciting challenge for new and
emerging UK-based sculptors.“As Broomhill
celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year – I wanted to mark the
occasion with this contest, which brings together the brightest and best
new sculptors in the country and allows them to showcase their work in
our unique sculpture park.” Rinus van de Sande (Broomhill owner)The 2012 National Sculpture Prize exhibition featured
works by Oliver Adams, Edward Baldwin, Ann Balmforth, Michael
Branthwaite, Richard Cresswell, Mary George, Graham guy robinson, Robert
Hitzeman, Helen snell and Ian Stoney who have all received £1,000 to
bring their works to life at Broomhill. They now compete for the judges’
first prize of £3,500 and a permanent place in the Broomhill Art and
Sculpture Foundation collection.“The NSP
exhibition showcases the extraordinary talent that the UK harbours, the
sculptors this year have excelled themselves and many have exceeded the
brief and our expectations with displays of expert craftsmanship, sharp
concepts and courageous use and manipulation of materials.” Rinus van de
SandeA ‘Public Speaks’ voting ballot is
open for the duration of the competition, culminating in a £1,500 prize
for the artist whose sculpture receives the most votes from the public.
The public is invited to vote for their favourite NSP sculpture at
Broomhill or online here . (The ‘Judges’ and the ‘Public Speaks’ winner will be announced in October 2012.)The
final ten sculptures are now on display at Broomhill until 2013. For
details of the exhibition or Broomhill Art Hotel, visit
www.broomhillart.co.uk, telephone 01271 850262, or e-mail:
info@broomhillart.co.uk
Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary
With Great British Sculpture
With
the Queens Jubilee and Olympic games, the UK has a lot to be jubilant
about this year. Continuing this patriotic theme, we are inviting the
public to celebrate Great British sculpture with us on our 15th
Anniversary. In this year of greatness
and excellence it seems fitting to invite one of the UK’s most talented
and acclaimed sculptors to exhibit at Broomhill. Patron of RWA and
co-founder the Bristol Drawing School, Carol Peace is an internationally
renowned sculptor specialising in human form and expressive movement. Carol
Peace’s sculptures and drawings are now on display on the lawn and in
the gallery at Broomhill in an exhibition called ‘Silent Moments -
Observations of Human Life’. “Rinus and
Aniet have always been incredibly supportive including visiting my
studios and solo exhibitions, the first in Cork Street, I remember their
faces at the window and how excited they were for me. They have always
held my talent and potential in high regard, artist's need that belief
from people to keep going, to be able to take risks, it's mostly about
confidence and if people believe in you they give you that.” Carol PeaceThe
Broomhill Art and Sculpture Foundation launched the National Sculpture
Prize in 2009 to further its efforts in supporting emerging sculptors.
The annual competition features works by ten UK-based sculptors who each
receive £1,000 to bring their works to life at Broomhill. This year’s
ten finalists now compete for the judges’ first prize of £3,500 and a
permanent place in the Broomhill Art and Sculpture Foundation
collection. The final ten sculptures are now on display at Broomhill
until 2013.“As Broomhill celebrates its
fifteenth anniversary this year – I wanted to mark the occasion with
this contest, which brings together the brightest and best new sculptors
in the country and allows them to showcase their work in our unique
sculpture park.” Rinus van de Sande (Broomhill owner)A
‘Public Speaks’ voting ballot is open for the duration of the
competition, culminating in a £1,500 prize for the artist whose
sculpture receives the most votes from the public. The public is invited
to vote for their favourite NSP sculpture at Broomhill or online here For
details of the exhibitions or Broomhill Art Hotel, visit
www.broomhillart.co.uk, telephone 01271 850262, or e-mail:
info@broomhillart.co.uk
Welcome to Broomhill Art Hotel, Sculpture Gardens, Art Gallery and Restaurant in North Devon Greta Berlin - Broomhill Art Hotel
Broomhill
lies in one of the most glorious valleys in North Devon surrounded by
hundreds of acres of woodland and bound by its own stream. 300
sculptures by over 60 sculptors are sited in 10 acres of garden that
present a wonderful balance between art and nature.
Start
your day at Broomhill with a mid-morning coffee or tea in our intimate
restaurant or outside on the sun-warmed terrace. Stroll amongst the
fantastic collection of bronzes and stone sculptures for sale on the new
lawned garden.
Broomhill
is a place where your senses can go wild with fascinating art,
monumental sculpture, vibrant events and mouth watering organic food and
drink, priding itself particularly on its fusion between art and good
food.
Following a successful Summer Exhibition
that displayed new pieces from 10 sculptors, the judging panel
(comprising internationally acclaimed artists/sculptors Tim Shaw, Rob
Ryan, Carol Peace and Nigel Minard -Head of Art at West Buckland) came
together this month to select the winning piece.
The Ten
short-listed sculptors were carefully selected by the judging panel at
the beginning of this year. Each of the ten finalists were given a
£1,000 budget and 3 months to turn their proposed idea into an inspiring
finished piece for the Exhibition.
The judges favourite and winner of the Broomhill NSP 2011 title is 'Uncertain Futures: Larder' by Suzanne Hobbs.
“Suzanne’s
monumental sculpture was chosen for its fantastic interaction with the
landscape, providing viewers with a very exciting experience. The piece
was beautifully executed with a social awareness angle, tying in with
the enclosed trapped emotion of the time we live in. We’re delighted
with the outcome, Suzanne put great thought and effort into her piece
and is truly deserving of the 2011 title. Many thanks to our sponsors
and judges for their support in making this possible.” Quote from Rinus
van de Sande
Suzanne says “My work is inspired by years working
on an organic farm in North Devon and recognising the earths fragile
nature. Climate change; food scarcity; conflict over resources, have
become international news staples, yet in our consumer society, the
importance of our environment to our own survival appears forgotten.
Being selected to create a sculpture for the NSP Competition has given
me the chance to communicate my fears and anxieties through the voice of
my work.” [full statement below]
Every visitor to the
exhibition had the opportunity to vote for their favourite sculpture,
this activity proved as popular as ever! The sculpture that captured
visitors attention the most this year and winner of the ‘Public Speaks’
title is Endless Curve by Wenqin Chen, also awarded a ‘special
commendation' by the judges for creating an uplifting, open, positive,
healing, well executed sculpture that has the right spirit and powerful
inspiration in a difficult time.
“The sculpture Endless Curve
represents open-mindedness, invention and space for innovative
thinking. I would like to thank the NSP team, all the visitors and
public voters. All the reputation and success I have achieved is due to
their understanding and support. Thank you!” Quote from Wenqin Chen
Suzanne
will be awarded with a cheque and trophy at the NSP Award Evening on
Thur 17th Nov. This event is open to the public. Enjoy acoustic music
from Jenna Witts & Amy Newton, plus a delicious Mediterranean
Buffet, tickets are £10pp.
National Sculpture Prize 2012 - Registration opens this month!
The registration period for the 2012 NSP opens soon. Those wishing to take part can register their interest on our website now.
  Broomhill Art & Sculpture Foundation
National Sculpture Prize
Broomhill Art & Sculpture Foundation
Broomhill Art Hotel, Muddiford Rd, Barnstaple,
North Devon, EX31 4EX
www.broomhillart.co.uk 01271 850262
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