Covid-19 Update
Updated 1 April 2020
How are you?
During these strange times each and every one of us has had to adapt to the new world that Covid-19 has created. As Spring has finally arrived, the landscape of Jupiter is reawakening, a welcome reminder that brighter times are ahead. Ordinarily, we would be busy preparing for our annual opening but sadly this year it is looking increasingly unlikely that opening in May will be possible, however as soon as guidelines change and it is safe and appropriate to do so, our aim is to open for our local members, hosting small numbers of individuals and households across our 100-acres site without unnecessary travel or person-to-person contact. Now more than ever we recognise the power of art and nature to revive our spirits and nourish our minds and bodies and we look forward to welcoming you back to Jupiter as soon as reasonably possible. This page will be updated regularly and information on isolation visits will be made available in due time.
Jupiter Artland is a charitable foundation, with 100% of ticket and membership income going towards our extensive learning programme. During these unusual times our aim that EVERY CHILD IN SCOTLAND COUNTS becomes even more important, as families and children need more support and inspiration whilst working from home and home-schooling. We are working even harder to support parents, teachers and young people to build a life-long appreciation of art by developing Notes from Jupiter, a series of creative activities for you and your family to explore together, bringing you a little slice of Jupiter magic direct to your inbox each week.
Notes from Jupiter begins with a building game inspired by Sara Barker’s beautiful sculpture and is available here to download. Follow us on Instagram @jupiterartland for new activities added each Monday or follow this link to hear artist Sara Barker discuss how colour, nature and painting inspired her work.
This year's programme and timings are changing in response to the situation and we are working behind the scenes (from home) to ensure that the Allan Kaprow series continues unabated, with artist Peter Liversidge extending an open call next Monday to all young people in the UK to join him in creating a new artwork to be unveiled at Jupiter Artland this summer, so look out for next Monday’s Notes from Jupiter to get involved. Further announcements about our Allan Kaprow series will be revealed in the coming weeks so please stay tuned!
As our most valued supporters, your membership is vital to the work we do, and in recognition of your continued support, we are offering a free extension to new and existing memberships of 3 months so you can enjoy the full benefit of Jupiter Artland once all this is over. We will be reworking our diary to ensure you can still look forward to Jupiter’s full seasonal programme, including Kids Go Free Weekend, the joyous Dogs Love Art Too Day, a brand new series of inspirational Masterclasses, Wild Dining experiences from our wonderful partners Fhior, swimming sessions and a whole lot more.
As I look out the window I can see the swans paddling around in the Jencks without a care in the world busy making a nest. Nature is still with us and it will sustain us.
We send our warmest wishes and good health to you.
Nicky and Robert