Local artists Bring Burnby Hall Gardens waterlilies to life in new exhibition at Pocklington Arts Centre
On Friday June 20, Pocklington Arts Centre and Burnby Hall Gardens came together for a collaborative fundraising event, celebrating the creativity of local artists and the beauty of the Designated National Collection of Waterlilies at Burnby Hall Gardens.
This exceptional collection, comprising over 100 varieties of Hardy Waterlily, was described by a visiting symposium in 1993 as being displayed in the best natural setting in Europe.
Under the guidance of East Riding artist and broadcaster Phil White, local artists spent the day painting en plein air, using a variety of mediums to capture the beauty of these stunning blooms.
Pocklington Arts Centre Director, Angela Stone, said “It has been a joy to collaborate with Burnby Hall Gardens on this unique event and we can’t wait to exhibit the incredible range of work produced by our talented local artists.”
Selected pieces from the day will feature in a month-long exhibition in Pocklington Arts Centre’s studio gallery alongside works from professional artists.
The exhibition will run from 1 July and be open to the public 10am-4pm Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, with a special preview evening on Tuesday 8 July.
For more information head to pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk.