Fresh Air Sculpture was launched in 1992 by Lucy Abel Smith and her late husband David as a biennial exhibition celebrating contemporary art in the beautiful riverside setting of their garden at the Quenington Old Rectory near Cirencester.

Now, Lucy and the Trustees have decided that the 17th show, Fresh Air Sculpture 2026, is to be the last.

The show affords a unique opportunity to see a creative mixture of traditional, modern and cutting-edge sculpture in this stunning outdoor setting. The Old Rectory gardens offer vast lawns joined by a bridge over the River Coln. There are hidden walkways, delightful pergolas, stunning flower beds and impressive vegetable gardens and greenhouses.

This year, more than a hundred artists will be showing works in a variety of media: from stone to textiles, ceramic to glass, sound to video, mosaic to metals, rubber to resin. Monumental pieces sit alongside smaller works to suit every size of garden or outdoor space.

The Pool House is converted into a modern gallery shop showcasing the best in contemporary design and craft – glass, textiles, leather, jewellery, ceramics and more.

And in this final year, we are thrilled that the legendary Josser Restaurant, the famous Circus Chef, will be their resident food partner for the entire Fresh Air Sculpture 2026 exhibition offering refreshments from teas, coffees and cakes to light lunches.

Join us on the opening day of this final show - it's certain to make for a memorable visit.