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Fresh Air Sculpture was launched in 1992 by Lucy Abel Smith (a former President of our Society) and her late husband David, as a biennial sculpture exhibition held in the beautiful riverside setting of their garden at The Old Rectory, Quenington, near Cirencester. Now, Lucy and the Trustees have decided that the 17th show, Fresh Air Sculpture 2026 is to be the last. The show affords a unique opportunity to see a creative mixture of traditional, modern and cutting-edge sculpture in this stunning outdoor setting.
The Old Rectory gardens offer vast lawns joined by a bridge over the River Coln. There are hidden walkways, delightful pergolas, stunning flowerbeds and impressive vegetable gardens and greenhouses. The exhibition will feature the work of over 130 artists working in a variety of materials including glass, steel, ceramics, stone, wood, recycled materials and textiles, Alongside the outdoor sculpture, The Pool House has been converted into a modern gallery shop working with British makers, this carefully chosen collection of pieces aims to show examples of the craft discipline of jewellery, ceramics, wire work, mosaic, wood, willow, glass and metalwork.
This is a self-drive visit to Quenington where there is parking in the grounds. Our visit will start promptly with an introductory talk by Lucy Abel Smith or one of the curators. There will then be free time to explore the exhibitions and lovely gardens at your leisure and enjoy a glass of wine and canapés.
If you have any questions, please call 07941 253121 or email visits@theartssocietycorinium.org
Venue: Quenington Old Rectory, Quenington, Gloucestershire GL7 5BN
Price: £25 to include a discounted entry ticket, introductory talk, wine and canapés
HOW TO BOOK:
FIRST RESERVE YOUR PLACE by emailing: visits@theartssocietycorinium.org to check availability
When we inform you that your place is reserved, please make payment by one of the methods below:
Preferably pay online or via your bank - Transfer £25
The Arts Society Corinium
Barclays bank: Sort Code 20 68 15 Account No: 83403475
Reference: Your surname followed by FA
OR – by cheque:
payable to The Arts Society Corinium, post to
The Treasurer, David Taylor (FA), 1 Oaklands, Cirencester, GL7 1FA
YOUR PLACE WILL ONLY BE CONFIRMED ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED – you will receive an email to this
effect.
It is advisable that you complete and bring with you an “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) form on the day. The ICE form can be downloaded by clicking on the button below. The form is a note of your essential medical details in the unfortunate event of an accident, or illness during the visit, when it would be passed to paramedics. It is not read by any of our Society.
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