The Art House is thrilled to continue our growing partnership with the Royal Society of Sculptors, welcoming the Gilbert Bayes Award Winners Exhibition to Wakefield.
Wakefield holds a celebrated reputation as a city of sculpture, making it the perfect home for this exciting showcase of emerging talent. This year’s exhibition features an inspiring collection of works by the 2024 Gilbert Bayes Award winners, offering a glimpse into some of the most exciting sculptural practices today.
The Gilbert Bayes Award, presented annually by the Royal Society of Sculptors, is designed to support early-career artists during the often challenging transition from study to professional practice. Open to sculptors of all backgrounds, ages, and training levels, the award encourages experimentation and creative risk-taking. Generously supported by the Gilbert Bayes Charitable Trust, this initiative plays a vital role in nurturing new talent in contemporary sculpture.
Curated by Clemency Cooke and Charlotte Latham, founders of Cooke Latham Gallery, this year’s exhibition brings together an impressive group of artists: Chris Thompson, Elinor Haynes, Euphrosyne Andrews, Jack Evans, Kishwar Kiani, Laura Hills, Laura Ni Fhlaibhin, Maria Positano, Melania Toma, and Rong Bao.
See Exhibition Access details at the bottom of this page
ACCESS
This exhibition is featured in the Main Gallery.
-The Main Gallery is well-lit.
-The gallery is Guide and Support dog-friendly (We ask that dogs be kept on leads).
-The room has level access, and allows space for wheelchair/mobility aid/pushchair users or people with Guide dogs to pass comfortably.
-The exhibition includes Audio, Braille, Easier Read and Dyslexia-friendly interpretations.
-Sensory ear defenders are available for use during your visit, and can be picked up at the front desk.
We also offer exhibition private views by appointment.
See our Access Page for more information