Wakefield holds a celebrated reputation as a city of sculpture, making it the perfect home for this exciting showcase of emerging talent. This year’s exhibition features an inspiring collection of works by the 2024 Gilbert Bayes Award winners, offering a glimpse into some of the most exciting sculptural practices today.

The Gilbert Bayes Award, presented annually by the Royal Society of Sculptors, is designed to support early-career artists during the often challenging transition from study to professional practice. Open to sculptors of all backgrounds, ages, and training levels, the award encourages experimentation and creative risk-taking.

Curated by Clemency Cooke and Charlotte Latham, founders of Cooke Latham Gallery, this year’s exhibition brings together an impressive group of artists: Chris Thompson, Elinor Haynes, Euphrosyne Andrews, Jack Evans, Kishwar Kiani, Laura Hills, Laura Ni Fhlaibhin, Maria Positano, Melania Toma, and Rong Bao.