Bound to Us, an exhibition on show 19th June to 29th August, explores the complex and inescapable relationships between humans and animals across cultures, belief systems, and environments.

Animals shape human life in countless ways: as companions, sources of food and labour, objects of entertainment, spiritual figures, and symbols of cultural identity. These roles are shaped by tradition, religion, economy, and ecology, and reflect both care and exploitation.

Bound to Us considers how animals carry meaning beyond their physical presence. They may be revered as sacred beings, protected as endangered species, tolerated or vilified as pests, or consumed and controlled. These contradictions reveal how human values determine which animals are cherished, which are overlooked, and which are sacrificed.

Placing beauty and discomfort side by side, the exhibition reflects on what emerges from these relationships: devotion, companionship, and conservation alongside harm, loss, and imbalance. Bound to Us invites viewers to consider responsibility, power, and the enduring bond between humans and animals — a bond that shapes both worlds and leaves neither unchanged.

Featured artists: Dianne Bailey, Faith Chevannes, Jane Cope, Sarah Gillespie, Frances Gynn, Bryony Rose Jennings, Ibby Lanfear, Juliette Mills, Katherine Miles, Chloe Morter, Gladys Paulus, Jane Price, Martin Prothero, Marieke Ringel, Sophie Wake, Sarah Vigars.

Green Hill Arts is open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday to Saturday. Entry is free. The gallery is located at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, near the Parish Church, with parking available in Court Street and Station Road car parks.

Guest curated by Emma and Richard Smith. Featured photograph by Juliette Mills.

Back for 2026, our much-loved Winter Fair is the perfect place to discover truly unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts.

Enjoy a vibrant showcase of high-quality, locally made work - ranging from jewellery, textiles, ceramics and paintings to candles, cards, and beautifully crafted leather goods.

This winter season, Green Hill Arts is proud to present an inspiring mix of work from both exciting new artists and some of the region’s most celebrated makers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find something special while supporting local talent.

Entry is free.
Green Hill Arts Gallery is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Saturday. You’ll find us at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, near the Parish Church. Parking is available in the Court Street and Station Road car parks.

The Red Dress by Kirsty Macleod is coming to Green Hill Arts!

In Summer 2027, for four weeks, this internationally celebrated artwork, will make its first-ever journey to Dartmoor. As a small rural gallery, we are honoured to host the dress, with free access for all visitors.

Since 2009, The Red Dress has travelled the world as a global collaborative artwork, bringing together hundreds of contributors, many from marginalised or underrepresented communities, who share their stories through stitch. Together, these personal stories form a powerful collective work.

We look forward to welcoming those new to the project, as well as followers of its journey. We also hope to build a programme of local workshops and community activities inspired by its themes.

More details coming soon!