Goodwood Art Foundation

What Goodwood Art Foundation does

Goodwood Art Foundation is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) operating a 70-acre contemporary art, landscape, and learning venue on the Goodwood Estate in Chichester, West Sussex, UK. The foundation was established as a charitable venture connected to the Goodwood Estate and opened to the public in May 2025, with the underlying estate project initiated in 2019. It is chaired by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon and directed by Richard Grindy, with a small operating team of five employees.

The foundation is organised around three programmatic pillars: contemporary art exhibitions, a designed landscape by Dan Pearson, and a learning programme. The exhibition programme opened with Rachel Whiteread in 2025 and is followed in 2026 by a major UK exhibition of Nancy Holt (in collaboration with the Holt/Smithson Foundation) and an Eva Rothschild presentation. Adjacent programming includes the Soundlines audio programme developed with Sound and Music, the FREE FORM interactive experience, and live performance (Nabihah Iqbal, May 2026). Curatorial leadership is provided by Ann Gallagher (Consultant Curator, formerly Tate Britain), with Sally Bacon leading the Learning Programme.

Revenue is generated through a mix of ticketing (£15 adult admission, free under 18), memberships, on-site Restaurant 24, the learning programme, corporate partnerships, and donations. Corporate partners include Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (flagship partner for the 2026 Summer Programme), Sotheby's, Ford, the Holt/Smithson Foundation, Sound and Music, Bloomberg Connects, and West Dean Tapestry Studio. Major individual donors include Stephen A. Schwarzman, Eric Schmidt, and Mark Pigott. No financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Goodwood Art Foundation

Legal name

The Goodwood Art Foundation CIC

Website

https://goodwoodartfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Not-for-profit Community Interest Company operating a 70-acre contemporary art, landscape, and learning venue on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, UK. Presents curated exhibitions, a Dan Pearson-designed landscape, and learning programmes funded by ticketing, memberships, corporate partners including Rolls-Royce, and major individual donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Art Museum / Cultural Destination

NAICS

Museums (71211), Museums (712110), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Museums (THAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Cultural destination management
• Arts education programs
• Art gallery operations
• Museum event programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Chichester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The Foundation charges admission for entry to its galleries and landscape. Standard tickets are priced at £15 for adults, with discounted and complimentary entry for under-18s, under-30s, and members.
2. Membership Programme: Annual membership provides unlimited year-round access and exclusive perks, generating recurring subscription revenue.
3. Restaurant 24: On-site dining at Restaurant 24, offering seasonal menus sourced from Goodwood Home Farm, generates food and beverage revenue from visitors.
4. Corporate Partnerships & Donations: The Foundation receives support from corporate partners (Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Sotheby's, Ford), major donors, and founding patrons, providing financial contributions and sponsorship for exhibitions and programmes.
5. Learning Programme: Structured school visits, residencies, and workshops generate engagement and deepen community ties, with transport costs covered for families to remove participation barriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Goodwood Art Foundation operates a not-for-profit contemporary art destination on a 70-acre landscape in West Sussex, UK, featuring annual headline exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists across two galleries and outdoor installations. The Foundation delivers accompanying programmes including a schools-based Learning Programme, an on-site restaurant (Restaurant 24), a landscape audio experience (Soundlines), and an annual membership programme providing unlimited year-round access.

Product overview

Goodwood Art Foundation is a not-for-profit destination for contemporary art operating as a unified experience across three pillars: Art, Landscape, and Learning. The core offering comprises annual headline art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists (currently Nancy Holt and Eva Rothschild for 2026) displayed across two galleries and a 70-acre landscape designed by Dan Pearson. Supporting offerings include the Learning Programme with school residencies and workshops, Restaurant 24 featuring seasonal farm-to-table dining, the Soundlines audio experience with commissioned works by contemporary composers, the FREE FORM interactive installation, and a membership programme. All visitors enjoy free admission for under-18s, with ticketed entry for adults supporting the not-for-profit mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Exhibitions Programme Annual headline exhibitions by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists, accompanied by diverse works across the galleries and 70-acre landscape. Curated by Ann Gallagher with bold curatorial vision featuring earthworks, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, and large-scale outdoor installations. Current 2026 programme includes Nancy Holt's first major UK exhibition and Eva Rothschild.
• Landscape (Schwarzman Gardens) 70-acre landscape designed by Dan Pearson, named Schwarzman Gardens, featuring wooded glades, ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, and a cherry grove. Provides a unique setting for art installations with 24 seasonal moments reflecting the character of the South Downs.
• Learning Programme Dynamic educational programmes for young people partnering with schools, including workshops, School in Residence programmes, and creative activities supporting personal development, creative expression, and wellbeing. Transport costs are covered for participating families.
• Restaurant 24 Seasonal restaurant with a menu shaped by the surrounding landscape, incorporating foraged ingredients and organic produce from Goodwood's regenerative farm. Features dedicated children's menu, family-friendly dining, and pre-performance suppers.
• Soundlines (Audio Landscape Experience) Audio experience featuring four commissioned works by contemporary composers located throughout the 70-acre landscape in cherry grove, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow, and amphitheatre. Accessed via QR codes and the Bloomberg Connects app.
• FREE FORM (Interactive Artwork) Large-scale interactive artwork by Leap Then Look set within the wildflower meadow. Part sculpture, part architecture and part playground, inviting visitors of all ages to explore, play and experience art in a new way.
• Nabihah Iqbal: Imagined, Eternal. (Live Performance) World premiere of a concert-length piece by Nabihah Iqbal, performed live with Manchester Collective. Explores the interplay between nature, melancholy and quiet joy, with additional performances featuring guest artists. Includes all-day entry.
• Annual Membership Programme Exclusive membership programme offering unlimited year-round access and exclusive perks for visitors who join as members to support the Foundation's charitable mission.
• Family Activities Programme Family-friendly activities including Family Art Club workshops during school holidays, art trails, i-Spy Trail, Summer Gathering events, and the Young Artist Pass programme. Under 18s admitted free year-round.

Quantifiable outcome

• 174 Year 7 students from Chichester High School participated in a full-day creative residency in May 2026, culminating in an outdoor exhibition.
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Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rolls-Royce Motor CarsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presented in partnership with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the Summer Programme 2026 is the Foundation's flagship annual programme. Rolls-Royce and the Foundation share roots at Goodwood and global significance. The partnership aims to inspire greatness and nurture talent in creativity, with Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge emphasising shared values around cultural landscape and imagination.
• Sound and MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sound and Music, the UK's accelerator for new music and sound, is the presenting partner for Soundlines — a landscape audio experience featuring four commissioned works by composers Anna Thorvaldsdottir, BULLYACHE, David Sappa, and Will Turner. The partnership marks the start of an ambitious new collaboration, with Sound and Music's CEO Dr Will Dutta describing it as a 'kindred spirit' relationship.
• Bloomberg ConnectsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app, is used to distribute the Soundlines audio guide via QR codes placed across the landscape. This provides a global digital channel for experiencing the Foundation's audio works.
• West Dean Tapestry StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Master Weavers at West Dean Tapestry Studio in Sussex collaborated with Eva Rothschild on the creation of 'The Machine Stops', a two-part tapestry featuring nine coloured threads per knot. The tapestries are now installed in the Pigott Gallery as part of her 2026 exhibition.
• Holt/Smithson FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Holt/Smithson Foundation (founding director Lisa Le Feuvre, ex Director of the Henry Moore Institute) worked with Goodwood Art Foundation on the first major UK presentation of Nancy Holt's work. The Foundation holds the estate of Nancy Holt and Robert Smithson, and collaborated on the most substantial Holt exhibition ever staged in the UK.
• Sotheby'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSotheby's is listed as a Corporate Patron of Goodwood Art Foundation, providing financial support and prestige association with the Foundation's programme.
• FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFord is listed as a Corporate Patron of Goodwood Art Foundation, providing financial support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Fondation Carmignac: Fondation Carmignac is a contemporary art destination on a Provençal island combining a designed landscape, rotating exhibitions, and visitor amenities — an emerging European peer with similar art-meets-landscape differentiation.

Direct peers

• Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a UK open-air contemporary sculpture destination combining galleries with a 500-acre landscape — directly comparable to Goodwood Art Foundation's art-in-landscape model, family-oriented programming, and free/subsidised access for children.
• Storm King Art Center: Storm King is the leading US outdoor sculpture park, pairing monumental contemporary art with a designed landscape and family programming — the closest international analogue to Goodwood's gallery-plus-70-acre-landscape concept.
• Jupiter Artland: Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park in Scotland combining permanent and temporary installations across a designed landscape, with a learning programme and ticketed admission — a closely comparable UK art-in-nature model with similar visitor scale.
• Hauser & Wirth Somerset: Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a commercial gallery in a rural UK estate setting (Bruton) with gardens, a learning programme, and on-site dining — comparable in its gallery-in-landscape-and-estate positioning, though commercially rather than charity-led.
• The Hepworth Wakefield: The Hepworth Wakefield is a regional UK contemporary art museum with a sculpture garden, learning programme, and free admission for under-18s — directly comparable to Goodwood's museum-plus-outdoor-space-plus-learning model.

Broad incumbents

• Tate Modern: Tate Modern is the UK's flagship contemporary art museum with a learning programme and free general admission — a broader incumbent whose scale and reach shape audience expectations for UK contemporary art institutions like Goodwood.
• Serpentine Gallery: Serpentine Gallery is a London-based contemporary art institution with annual headline exhibitions and a learning programme — comparable curatorial ambitions and free-access ethos, but operates in an urban park setting rather than a country-estate landscape.
• Benesse Art Site (Naoshima): Benesse Art Site on Naoshima is an established destination combining contemporary art installations, architecture, and natural landscape with on-site hospitality — a broader incumbent in the art-destination category with similar integrated model.

Regional players

• Wakehurst (Kew's Sussex landscape): Wakehurst is a Kew-managed botanic garden in Sussex with a learning programme, ticketed admission, and seasonal landscape experiences — a regional peer sharing geography and a comparable managed-landscape-plus-education model.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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