The Art in Action Story Inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work, Art in Action was born. In 1977, 51 artists and musicians took part and 14,000 visitors arrived. The event is now a showcase for over 250 demonstrators from a wide range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics and textiles, attracting over 22,000 visitors. Tip: Be prepared to be surprised, even overwhelmed, by the scale and artistic qualities on display at Art in Action. So leave plenty of time to enjoy the event and beautiful grounds of Waterperry House.