Our Woodland Sculpture Award 2027.

The Idea.

Our privately funded bi-annual commission inviting an emerging local or young artist to create three connected, site-specific works in our private woodland at Westbrook Court.

The Power of Three.

Three is a meaningful number and concept to our family, but its interpretation is completely yours: people, places, landscapes, relationships, movement or something unexpected.

The Brief.

• Create three related kinetic sculptures responding to the woodland and views towards Merbach Hill, the River Wye and Hergest Ridge.

• Use mainly natural, reclaimed, found or locally foraged materials (wood, stone, slate, willow or earth); discreet fixings are permitted.



• Create durable, safe work that can weather and change, eventually returning substantially to the landscape without harming trees or habitats.

Who can apply?

Young adults, emerging artists, makers, students or recent graduates (ideally within five years of practice) living, studying or recently graduated in Herefordshire or Hay-on-Wye.

The Commission.

£1,500 inclusive of artist fee, materials and installation, plus an artist plaque, photography and a permanent profile on the Westbrook Court Country House website. 

The woodland is private for family, friends and resident guests; occasional public visits may be arranged by appointment.

How to Apply.

Submit up to one double-sided A4 page plus illustrations: your interpretation, sketches or references, materials, installation method, expected lifespan, short biography and examples of previous work. Email and hard-copy applications are welcome

Three shortlisted artists will be invited to walk the woodland in early February 2027. 

An independent Golden Valley community panel of varied ages and interests will assess originality, suitability, feasibility and creative merit.

Create durable, safe work that can weather and change, eventually returning substantially to the landscape without harming trees or habitats.

Important Dates.

Opens 1 December 2026 · Closes 31 January 2027 

Selection February 2027 

Installation by mid-May 2027