"Have you got that spot in the garden, by the pool, on the terrace or in the conservatory that deserves something to lift the soul, to create rapture, or simply as a focal point?"

If so, you may well find what you are looking for in the Channel Islands because between 150 and 250 pieces of sculpture, by around 90 different artists, are on display in the grounds of Sausmarez Manor, St Martin, Guernsey at any one time.

By using the natural backdrop of the wild sub tropical gardens, the two small lakes and the more formal and slightly less wild garden, the sculpture is shown at it's best.

The ArtPark is part of the National Sculpture Festival which takes place every year here an at one ot two other venues in Britain.

Art Parks Sculptures

ArtParks has sculptures for the garden, sculpture for the terrace, sculpture for the patio, sculpture for the Town Square, sculpture for the Estate, sculpture for the office, sculpture for the environment, sculpture for healing help in the hospital, sculpture for schools, commerorative sculpture, scultpure for the interior and sculpture for architectural embelishment.

Sculpture Conservation & Restoration

ArtParks have artists who can restore damaged sculpture, replace lost or wrecked sculpture and conserve sculpture in danger of deteroration.

Commission Sculpture

There are ArtPark artists who specialise in creating sculptures of people, sculptures of heroes, sculptures of pets, sculptures of horses, sculptures of cats & dogs, sculptures of loved ones and sculptures of family and friends.

The Ethos

The Ethos of ArtParks is to create a chance for a wider cross section of quality sculptures, to be exposed to as many interested people as possible, in suitable surroundings. 

Although many of our collectors have ordered work by Artists they know on this website, I would advise that until you are confident, you come and have a look first. Either way, feel free to discuss your thoughts on the telephone or via email.

We are in the process of putting as many works as we can by each artist to give you a feel of what they are capable of, however, this does not mean that they are all still available as good work sells quickly, so it is worthwhile checking before ordering pieces.

Commissioning a work

Much of what we do is to supply sculpture to special commission. All you have to do is tell me what sort of thing you are looking for, and if possible a budget price and I can introduce you to between one and three of our 400 or so  Artists, so you can discuss your needs directly with them.

Specifiers

Architects and designers can send your specifications along with site photographs and a budget price to me here at peter@artparks.co.uk

I will send you a suitable short list of Artists to take to the next stage. However, with the largest 'Stable' of Artists in Britain, you should be able to tell who you feel you would like to work with.

Each season has a different floral highlight :

More information :

For more information on Groups and independent visits, conducted tours and personal hosting.

Telephone +44 (0) 1481 235571 or visit

www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk

What else happens in Guernsey?

April – Guernsey Food Festival. All the Bailiwick Islanders and rich settlers love good food and Guernsey restaurants have risen to the challenge with an amazing variety of excellent cuisine.

May – Mid May The Sculpture Festival opens. The NCCPG Rare Plant Sale at the end of May on Bank Holiday Monday at the Manor.

June – Floral Guernsey Week, The Summer music season starts right through until August with indoor concerts at St James Assembly Hall and Beau Sejour Leisure Centre and the outdoors in Candie Gardens, Castle Cornet, Sausmarez Manor and Saumarez Park.

Outdoor theatre at Castle Cornet and elsewhere, performances of Shakespeare inactments, visiting opera companies, local ensembles, Summer Jazz etc

Summer exhibition of local and visiting Artists at the various galleries. The Occupation Museums, the island Potteries, Candle makers, Freesia Flower Centre, the Aquarium, Clockmakers, Catherine Best - craftsman jewellers, the Ride on trains are all at their best and just some of the 30 or so attractions in the island.

Enjoy cliff walks, a visit to lovely Herm Island, car free Sark and peaceful little Alderney which are all very easily reached by boat or plane.

Autumn

The Tennerfest, all meals in the restaurants for the month of October are £10.00 unless otherwise stated. Open gardens, art & music at St James Assembly Hall and Beau Sejour Leisure Centre all this month.

All Year

Check out www.visitguernsey.com for an accurate and up to date listing of all that is going on. You will be agreeably surprised and realise why Guernsey is the most visited destinatin by Cruise Liners in Britain.