We have ceremoniously broken ground in what will become the ‘The Lovington Sculpture Meadow’! It is a real moment to celebrate, having reached 82% of fundraising towards our Open Art project. Anyone peering over the hedgerows can see the ground marked out with Kim Wilkie’s design for an interactive land art form and art forest that will be home to over 130 trees and, of course, art! Now, with just under £1,000,000 left to raise, the sculpture meadow element of this game-changing project has begun.

Another key component of Open Art is enhanced family and school facilities and, in preparation, this summer we will be hosting the Wiggle Wonderland Pavilion in the Gallery gardens. Acting as a focal point for a free ‘Summer of Play’ for local schools and family audiences, it will include pop-up exhibitions of artwork by local primary schools and family centres, free storytelling sessions and free art and play sessions for under 8s. Wiggle Wonderland will offer a vital opportunity to test content for the Children’s Pavilion and also help us create a fantastic family offer for visitors in the future.

Inspiring people of all ages, ‘bringing life to art and art to life’, is our mission and we are excited that the free sculpture garden is beginning to take shape. Please pop in over the summer months and see the first temporary sculptures now in situ in the garden or take part in the programme of events, including free family workshops, a free gallery late, or just a mindful wander in the garden.

We will continue to keep our peers, partners, friends and neighbours up to date on the project, but please do get in touch if you have any questions. You can also see a little more on the project in a short video on our website. If you have any questions, feel to contact the Development team on development@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk