Forestry England presents the Arts in Dalby Forest - a collection of artworks that have been inspired by the unique landscape, heritage, people and wildlife of this forest.
Dalby Forest has hosted artists for many years, providing a place to create unique pieces, inspired by the stories of the forest and its naturally distinctive qualities and landscape. The arts are dotted throughout the forest, to tell each story in a purposefully selected location, bringing the forest and the art to life.
Our contemporary arts offer includes workshops, exhibitions and installations all year round. To find out the latest about arts in Forestry England, sign up to our newsletter.
Malton Sculpture Trail
August 2024 to March 2025
Malton Sculpture Trail comes to Dalby Forest in an installation immersed in nature. The trail is situated along the Adderstone Rigg Trail, featuring 8 sculptures from the Malton Sculpture Trail.
Malton Sculpture Trail is an open and accessible series of community art events based in Malton, Ryedale.
Forest Arts residency
Develop your practice within a natural forest setting
Working with Crescent Arts we're hosting an artist residency here in Dalby Forest. With an opportunity to be inspired by nature and the breath-taking scenery surrounding you, the residency will allow you to take time to reflect on and explore your practice.
Nissen Hut
The sculpture Nissen Hut has been created by Turner Prize winning artist Rachel Whiteread and set in the heart of the forest.
Nissen Hut is the artist's first permanent public sculpture in the UK, and is part of her ongoing Shy Sculpture series. It was commissioned to mark the centenary of the Forestry Commission in 2019, and is part of 14-18NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary.
