Chatsworth House in Derbyshire UK is hosting a free exhibition of Burning Man sculptures. The exhibition, titled Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth will run from April through to October 2022. The celebration of a shared culture of making and collaboration, through a large-scale exhibition of 12 monumental sculptures will be free to access and enjoy for all in the park surrounding Chatsworth.
Bringing artwork from Burning Man to the English countryside
Burning Man is a unique event that usually takes place annually in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, USA. Chatsworth House have worked with the Burning Man team and artists to bring its distinctive culture of possibility and creativity to the Derbyshire landscape.
Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth
Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth will feature eight existing sculptures and four works built on site. These will include three new participatory sculptures that will be created in the parkland with the help of visitors and local community groups over the course of the year, mirroring the build process at Burning Man that sees teams of volunteers gathering in the desert to create new artworks.
Visiting the exhibition
The exhibition is free to access, however if you are visiting by car, and wish to park at Chatsworth, you must book in advance. Please note that if you book a ticket for the house, garden or farmyard, parking is included, and you do not need to book a separate car park ticket. If you wish to only use the car park, an advance car park ticket must be booked.
Tours and workshops
There are several interesting tours and workshops for audiences to enjoy and participate in, including:
Radical Horizons Walking Tours
Daily 9th April – 1st October | 11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pm
£5 per person
Join us for a walking tour and learn more about each of the 12 monumental sculptures on display in the park.
Family Art in the Park
10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm | £8 per adult, £5 per child
Family art in the park will take place on the following dates:
- 3rd August
- 5th August
- 10th August
- 12th August
- 17th August
- 19th August
- 24th August
- 26th August
Join us this summer for a drawing workshop the whole family will enjoy. Start by learning more, before having a go at drawing some of the monumental sculptures in the park. This session is great way to enjoy art in nature while developing your drawing techniques.
All materials will be provided. Please be aware that this session will take place outdoors in all weather conditions and we will be walking between sculptures. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. To protect paper, please bring a large umbrella if wet weather is predicted. Children must be accompanied by an adult (max 6 children per accompanying adult).
Art in the Park
1st September | 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1pm – 4pm
£25 per person
Start by learning more, before trying your hand at some effective drawing techniques for location studies. We’ll then explore the monumental sculptures on display in the park, using a range of techniques to create observational drawings of art in the landscape as we go.
All materials will be provided. Please be aware that this session will take place outdoors in all weather conditions and we will be walking between sculptures. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. To protect paper, please bring a large umbrella if wet weather is predicted.
Volunteering opportunities are available for enthusiastic and committed individuals to be part of a team who will play a key role in engaging visitors in the art works of Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man. Find out more about becoming a volunteer.
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