The centre, near Presteigne, was founded by Sir Sidney Nolan, an Australian artist.
Visitors are invited to explore the 17th-century Rodd Court and its grounds and discover the fusion of art, heritage, and nature.
The 2025 season will launch on April 2, with two new exhibitions titled Nolan’s Africa and Utility to Futility.
A novel addition this year is the season ticket, offering 12 months validity for repeated visits and access to fresh exhibitions starting in July.
The Nolan’s Africa exhibition will run from April 2 to June 28 and will showcase the artwork inspired by Nolan’s journey through Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia in 1962.
During his voyage across East Africa, he observed wildlife in the Serengeti, trailed mountain gorillas in the Congo, and interacted with ethnic tribal groups.
The paintings borne from this journey extend beyond the depiction of exotic animals, people, and landscapes.
They reflect Nolan’s deep concern regarding the rampant destruction of wildlife, habitat, and geopolitical conflicts, drawing a parallel to the genocide in Europe.
The pieces examine themes of conflict, animal extinction, and colonialism’s impact.
The second exhibition, Utility to Futility, running from April 2 to July 5, will scrutinise the interpretation of value and function in objects.
Artists Sacha Delabre and Axelle Mary, specialising in blown glass, have teamed up with furniture maker Bim Burton and artist-metalworker Izzi Lombardo to create extraordinary objects for Rodd Court.
These unique artefacts, crafted from everyday items, encourage viewers to ponder the value we ascribe to our surroundings.
Antony Mottershead, the Sidney Nolan Trust’s curator and creative producer, said: “It’s a pleasure to invite visitors back to The Rodd for another fantastic season of exhibitions, events and workshops.
“Nolan’s Africa tells the amazing backstory of a group of paintings that were once famous but are now largely forgotten.
“The exhibition places viewers at the heart of mid-century British painting and Nolan’s exploration of themes including conflict, animal extinction, and the impacts of colonialism.
“Utility to Futility is our first presentation of contemporary craft in Rodd Court.
“The artists are excited to create a site-specific response to Nolan’s former home and we are equally excited by the interplay between materiality of the objects and this important heritage building.”
The Sidney Nolan Trust, founded by the artist himself in 1985, preserves The Rodd, his former home, and estate.
The Trust also safeguards a large collection of his artwork, photography, and personal archive.
The Rodd will be open to visitors from April 2 to September 27.
Opening hours are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday through Saturday.
For more information, visit the Sidney Nolan Trust website.
