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Vessel: an art trail in remote rural churches - Dore Abbey

Abbeydore
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8 August – 31 October curated by Jacquiline Creswell for A+C

Vessel is a curated art trail in remote rural churches near the Black Mountains between Usk and Hay-on-Wye. Seven artworks by seven artists will be shown in seven churches, six of which are maintained by the Friends of Friendless Churches who keep them open all year round. The theme of ‘vessel’ references bodies, boats, secretions and receptacles; each of the artworks will be sited in a particular relationship to the church and its materials.

The exhibition will be open from early August 2024 to late October, ensuring the optimum season for visitors to the churches. It will create a memorable and unique placement of art within a conjunction of landscape and architecture that is often overlooked. It will bring artists of international reputation to an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Venues include: St Michael and All Angels', Gwernesney open dailySt Cadoc, Llangattock Vibon Avel open daily St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin artwork in churchyard St Jerome, Llangwm Uchaf open daily St David, Llangeview, open daily Castle Chapel, Urishay open daily Dore Abbey, Abbey Dore open daily 9am – 5pm

Artists: Lou Baker (please note Lou Baker’s installation will not open until 21 August) Barbara Beyer Andrew Bick Lucy GlendinningRobert George Jane Sheppard Steinnun Thorarinsdottir

A weekend event based in Abergavenny will include a guided tour to all of the churches. Visit our Events page to find out more.

Admission / Ticket Information

Free access

Disabled Access

Please look on our event page artandchristianity.org/vessel for more information about accessibility.

Disabled Facilities

Only at Dore Abbey.

Head and shoulder of sculpture covered in feather-like texture

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Map pin Dore Abbey
School Lane
Abbeydore
Herefordshire
HR2 0AA