Join us for a special pre-opening event in support of Bound to Us, our upcoming exhibition exploring the complex and inescapable relationships between humans and animals.

This informal Q&A offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of the artists featured in the exhibition including Jane Price, Ibby Lanfear and Juliette Mills. Together, they will discuss the ideas behind their creative processes, the stories and places that inform their work, and the broader themes that connect the exhibition.

Expect a relaxed and reflective conversation, with time for audience questions. While our Q&A sessions are usually hosted by curator Carol Harvey, both the exhibition and this accompanying event have been guest curated by Richard and Emma Smith.

Please note: We are unable to offer refunds or transfer bookings to other events.

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.

Join us in Moretonhampstead Parish Hall on 27th June for a fundraising event in support of our gallery’s future programming. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the event running from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. 

Art historian Sam Smiles presents an engaging talk on the late paintings of J. M. W. Turner. He is the author of five books on Turner and has worked on major Tate exhibitions including Late Turner: Painting Set Free (2014) and Turner’s Modern World (2022). 

Turner’s late work divided opinion in his lifetime, admired by some and dismissed by others as chaotic and incomprehensible. Yet the very qualities once criticised are now seen as central to his importance in the history of modern art. 

This is a combined talk and supper event, exploring how Turner’s reputation was made, lost, and remade, and asking whether he should be seen as a Victorian eccentric or a visionary far ahead of his time. 

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal, with a vegetarian option available. Please specify any dietary requirements at the time of booking by emailing billie@greenhillarts.co.uk, as last-minute changes will not be possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee gluten-free meals. If you would like more information about the food provided before booking, do get in touch.

£40 per person | Licensed bar | Ages 14+ welcome 

Art Unpacked

Exhibition: Bound to Us
Date: Thursday, 16th July
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

A reflective workshop exploring themes from our current exhibition.

Have you ever walked into a gallery and wondered if you were missing something? Questioned what the artist is trying to do, or how to find your own meaning in the work?

Art Unpacked offers a welcoming space to slow down, look closely and explore contemporary art together.

In this session we will explore themes from Bound to Us, which explores the complex and inescapable relationships between humans and animals across cultures, belief systems, and environments.

In each session, we focus on a small selection of works from the exhibition. Through guided discussion, we reflect on the themes they raise, the questions they ask and the personal responses they spark. Together, we begin to build a practical toolkit for approaching modern and contemporary art with greater confidence.

Informal and conversational in style, these sessions are open to anyone curious about contemporary art. No prior knowledge is required.

Sessions are facilitated by Tony Weaver, former HE Lead for Art, Design and Media at South Devon College, who brings extensive experience in arts education and has volunteered with Green Hill Arts for several years.

Over 18s welcome. Tickets £5 per person. (Students £3.50)

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!