Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park, near Colintraive on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, will once again be transformed into a spectacular outdoor gallery that showcases a wide range of sculptures and installations from award winning artists for two months from Friday 2nd May.
Set on the shores of Loch Riddon with stunning views down the Kyles of Bute, the park covers 18 acres of landscaped gardens around the grounds of the distinctive redbrick Caol Ruadh House that dates back to 1898.
The park first opened to the public in 2012 with this year’s exhibition featuring artworks from Janice Affleck (Glasgow), Tom Allan (Bute), Frances Clark (West Kilbride), Sara Cunningham Bell (Coleraine), Helen Denerley (North East Scotland), Guy Elder (Ardentinny), Moira Ferguson (Kilmun), Vanessa Lawrence (Ayrshire), Katie Low (Glasgow), Louise McVey (Glasgow), Illona Morrice (Aberdeen), Pauline Muir (Glasgow), Charlott Rodgers (Glasgow), Karen Westerbeek, Bill Williamson (Ardentinny) and Charles Young (Edinburgh).
Owner and curator Karen Scotland, who first opened up the grounds to the public in 2012, commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming local people and visitors to the region and keeping our fingers crossed for some good weather!”
“All of the artworks and installations will be available to buy and we will also be hosting a number of weekend workshops where budding artists can learn from the experts.”
“Acclaimed Bristol-based artist and sculptor Lucianne Lassalle will be running a portraiture workshop from the 16th to the 18th May with ceramic artists Moira Ferguson (6th to 7th June) and Bill Williamson (25th June) also running workshops.”
“At the end of June (29th), on the final day of the exhibition, we host a clay making and live storytelling workshop entitled “Clay of the Tales” with sculptor Louise McVey and storyteller Selina Graham.”
“Anyone interested in finding out more about the workshops should contact [email protected],” added Karen.
The park will be open Thursdays to Sundays, 11am to 5pm, until Sunday 29th June with entry, which includes a sculpture trail map, costing £5 for adults (children admitted free of charge).
For more details visit www.scottishsculpturepark.com
