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‘A woman's place' exhibition at Castle Drogo

A group of local female artists, known as ‘Herding Cats’, have come together to exhibit a collection of artwork celebrating the lives of the women of Castle Drogo.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The 15 female artists work in a variety of mediums: ceramic, textiles, paintings, and 3D work, and each artist has a unique vision to peel back the untold truths.

Sara Venner, Herding Cats artist said: “The Herding Cats Arts Collective is honoured to represent the women of Drogo at 'A Woman's Place' exhibition this March within the solid walls of Castle Drogo. It has been fascinating working with the Castle Drogo historians team to delve into the life of those who walked the corridors of the castle. As artists, we are the voices of the women lost to history, revealing feminine lives lived in different times. I feel my work has been enriched by its historical context".

The exhibition pieces are being displayed throughout the castle and visitors are able to see how the pieces relate to the rooms and spaces.

The exhibition is a free event, however normal admission to the castle and gardens applies.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The exhibition details can be obtained from the entrance to the castle and starts just before the entrance hall.

Accessibility

The artwork is displayed throughout the castle and, subsequently, not all of the pieces are accessible to those with mobility impairments. For full access information, please refer to our access statement on the Castle Drogo homepage. For a information about which pieces of artwork may be accessible to you, please contact castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk.

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