The Garden Show

Prepare to be immersed in a vibrant celebration of nature and art as arts charity SCIP transforms The Crypt Gallery into a captivating botanical arts festival, "The Garden Show," this summer. Known for their bold and insightful exhibitions, SCIP returns with a three-week exploration celebrating all things floral.

Exhibition featuring work by

Hello Marine | Graham Carter | Kit Boyd | Frances Doherty | Sally Smith | Julia White | Lisa Stubbs | Janine Partington | Bella Gomez | Cecile Garcia | Janet Dickson | Lauren Hayes | Sally Elford | Michael Driver | Julian Warrender

artwork: Bella Gomez | Frances Doherty | Graham Carter
Get Involved

Alongside the exhibition, a range of free, hands-on art workshops for all ages will be offered, including engaging sessions for children and young people. From live demonstrations to flower and coffee themed talks there are many ways to take part and why not dive into the world of cyanotype printing or create vibrant Mexican-inspired floral headwear!

Installations

Explore the beauty of Rainforests at The Garden Show, as we unveil our youth groups amazing paper installation which they have helped to create and design.

The Funghi Forest, created by community volunteers will be on display in the undercroft, where you can soak up the heritage of this special building while exploring this facinating eco system.

Film

Throughout the exhibition, visitors can also enjoy a selection of films, including SCIP’s co-founder Alice Carter's film exploring the local community’s relationship with gardens, and artist Abigail Brown's incredible film ‘Living Sculpture.’

With live demonstrations and a dedicated creative kids' corner, "The Garden Show" offers a delightful blend of art, hands-on activities, and cultural heritage, making it the perfect destination for all ages to learn, create, and appreciate the vital ecosystems that surround us, all within the atmospheric setting of The Crypt Gallery.