Description
Wells Cathedral is known as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe.
Its interior has wide, high, uncluttered spaces, monumental scissor arches, a fan-vaulted octagonal Chapter House and some of the finest medieval stained glass in the country. On the Cathedral’s South side is a quadrangle of stone-vaulted, medieval cloisters adjacent to the Camery Garden. This is a quiet, contemplative open space with a view of the famous springs from which Wells takes its name.
Wells Art Contemporary offers a unique opportunity for artists to create a site-specific artwork for Wells Cathedral. Artists are encouraged to draw inspiration from the Cathedral’s unique building and spirituality, and to be bold and imaginative in their proposals. They can suggest a specific installation site anywhere within the Cathedral boundary, including the Chapter House, and its two outside spaces: the Camery Garden and the Palm Courtyard.
The 2025 Installation Proposals will be selected by: Cathy De Monchaux, Turner Prize shortlisted sculptor, whose work can be displayed in collections across the globe and numerous public commissions Laura Moffat, Director of Art and Christianity and Editor of its quarterly journal
The deadline to enter proposals for Site Specific Installations is the 1st July 2025