European
Sculpture Path
Comes to Bethersden
Creating a lasting legacy for our village
9th – 15th July 
A unique opportunity to watch international artists create permanent sculptures that will become part of the European Sculpture Path and a lasting legacy for Bethersden.
Over the course of one week, artists will work in the village using locally sourced timber to create large contemporary sculptures that celebrate community, collaboration and unity.
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to watch the creative process unfold, see the artists at work and witness the creation of something that will remain in Bethersden for years to come.
The finished sculptures will be installed in The George Field later this summer, becoming a permanent community asset and an official part of the European Sculpture Path.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. ONE WEEK ONLY
Watch international artists create permanent sculptures in Bethersden from 9th – 15th July, before they take their place in the George Field as part of the European Sculpture Path
WHAT IS HAPPENING
Bringing Europe to Bethersden
Bethersden has been selected as the newest location on the European Sculpture Path.
This exciting opportunity comes through an artist who lived locally many years ago and is now part of a network of European artists working together to create public sculptures that celebrate creativity, community and cultural exchange.
Between 9th and 15th July, artists will be working in Bethersden using locally sourced timber to create large contemporary sculptures.
The sculptures will be created here in the village before being moved later in the summer to their permanent home in The George Field.
This is a unique opportunity for Bethersden to become part of an established European cultural project whilst creating something special for the local community to enjoy for many years to come.
ABOUT THE EUROPEAN SCULPTURE PATH
A growing international art trail
The European Sculpture Path is an international cultural project that brings together artists, communities and host locations across Europe.
Each location contributes original sculptures which remain within their communities whilst becoming connected through a wider European network of public art.
The project promotes:
- Cultural exchange
- Creativity
- Community engagement
- International collaboration
- Public access to art
The result is a collection of unique sculptures spread across participating locations throughout Europe, creating a shared artistic trail that links communities together.
Learn more about the European Sculpture Path
Visit the European Sculpture Path Website
WHY BETHERSDEN?
A chance to put Bethersden on a different map
This project offers Bethersden something genuinely different.
The sculptures will:
- Create a lasting community asset
- Enhance The George Field
- Celebrate creativity, unity and collaboration
- Place Bethersden on an international cultural trail
- Encourage visitors to discover the village
- Support local businesses and the wider community
- Leave a legacy that future generations can enjoy
This is an opportunity to be part of something that will remain in the village long after the artists have returned home.This project offers Bethersden something genuinely different.