Make Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Situated on Bruton High Street, Make Hauser & Wirth Somerset occupies two rooms of a Georgian townhouse. The gallery is a destination for contemporary making and the crafted object, showcasing work from the best emerging and established makers.

On View This Spring

Objects of Contemplation’ is on view through Sunday 12 May.

Exhibitions are free to attend. No advance booking necessary. All works exhibited are for sale. Contact us for more information.

Plan Your Visit

The gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

jacquelinemoore@hauserwirth.com

Make Hauser & Wirth Somerset is located on 13 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AB

On Foot

The gallery is 10 minutes from Hauser & Wirth Somerset, so we encourage you to park your car at the main site and then walk down via the connecting footpath through our community allotments.

By Train

Our nearest train station is Bruton which is a 10 minute walk to the gallery.

What’s On in Make Somerset?

Past Exhibitions

Coming Soon To London

An iteration of ‘Objects of Contemplation’ will be on view at Hauser & Wirth London from 10 May – 2 June. The exhibition celebrates over five years of collaborative exhibitions with artist-makers from across the UK and overseas, spanning disciplines from wood to ceramic, glass, metal, stone and mixed medium. Originally presented in Somerset, the London show will continue to demonstrate Make Hauser & Wirth’s commitment to contemporary craft and, above all, to the many exceptional individuals who have been at the core of the program since its inception.

Latest News

Meet the Maker: Katie Spragg

A news story and film with ceramicist Katie Spragg during her residency with Make Hauser & Wirth in Braemar, Menorca and Somerset.

Meet the Makers: David Gates and Helen Carnac

A film taking you inside the Somerset studio of artist-makers Helen Carnac and David Gates.

Meet the Maker: Adam Buick

A film with artist-maker Adam Buick in South Wales, UK, exploring his affinity with the natural environment.

About Make Somerset

Since 2018, the gallery has presented work by over 80 artist-makers from around the world, providing valuable insights into the working processes and rich narratives of their practices.

There is an emphasis on pieces commissioned specifically for Make, some of which are created in response to Somerset and the South West of the UK, employing locally sourced materials. All works exhibited are for sale.

To coincide with the diverse and collaborative exhibition program, the gallery hosts residencies, talks, workshops and community events. 

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multipurpose arts center. Occupying a former farmstead in Bruton, Hauser & Wirth Somerset is home to a vibrant program of art exhibitions, events, learning activities and artists’ residencies, which connect with the local community and landscape. The gallery and garden are open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.