+ enlarge1. Swan, Walenty Pytel
Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth nr. GLOUCESTER on A38, Glos. GL2 9PA
Telephone: w: 01452 731422
Email: enquiries@nature-in-art.org.uk
Website: www.nature-in-art.org.uk
Nature in Art is the world's first and finest museum dedicated exclusively to Nature in all her guises. Currently showing "Sheepscape" July 13th - 5th September. A fantastically painted and decorated herd of Forest of Dean Sheep! In the garden..they are made of fibre glass and life size. Also not to be missed Joy Adamson botanical paintings from this illustrious artist and conservationist. July 27th - 5th September. Please see our events/exhibitions page.
Housed in a fine Georgian mansion, 2 miles north of Gloucester, surrounded by open fields,streams and sculpture garden. It is owned and managed by a registered charity, Nature in Art Trust. It has wheelchair user access, free parking,coffee shop and restaurant,giftshop,Education Centre, Artists in Residence studio and continuous programme of workshops and events/ talks. Family Friendly. Housed in Galleries over two floors, the amazing selection of artworks all purely relating to Nature and the natural world can be from any country,any period and in any media. In scope, appeal and stature the growing collection is unrivaled and unique. The collection spans 1500 years with pieces from over 60 countries by 600+ artists. Artists as diverse as Picasso, Shepherd, Dali, Audubon, Epstein, Wolf, Middleditch, Jan van Kessel, Moore, Kuhnert, Lalique, Liljefors, Sutherland, Tunnicliffe, Scott, Mee and many more, together with the work of Gloucestershire contemporary artists and makers. By focusing on Nature in all its' forms, decorative, applied and fine arts, the collection embraces far more than paintings of international importance. The museum enjoys the support of around 1000 season ticket holders who make regular visits to the museum to see new displays as well as the comprehensive programme of temporary exhibitions. Together these activities help to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the depth and diversity of art inspired by nature - from the totally abstract to hyper realist. This approach it is hoped, enables the exploration of the common ground between art and science, between conservation of nature and the artist,it highlights particular styles and media in a new context. Unique to Nature in Art is its' comprehensive programme of artists in residence. Each year around 70 international artists spend a week demonstrating their skills to the public. Many have work in the museum collection. There's a year-round education programme for children and adults in the education centre plus special exhibitions with invited artists from all mediums and countries. OPEN: Tue-Sun 10am – 5pm & Bank Holidays. Closed Dec 24-26th.
Paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, porclain, pottery, textiles, wood carvings, stone works and much more!
Selling exhibitions all year. Excellent gift shop with individual prints, jewellery, world music, paints, etc.
From life size sculptural LIONS to miniatures from Japan.
Arts Courses Include Spinning, Batik, Paper-making, Woodcarving, Glass Making, Drawing & painting etc. Artists in residence, schools programme. Membership activities.
Workshops see our Workshops Page (all year round)
Click on the categories to reveal our artists.
Click on a thumbnail to
view the full size image.
