The free event will feature a major outdoor exhibition of 80 large sculptures and installations set throughout 12 acres of landscaped grounds.
During the event, there will be a programme of artists’ talks and daily guided tours.
Art and Soul is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council and is open to the public daily from 11am–7pm until September 10.
Howard Hastings (left) with Ards & North Down Mayor Jennifer Gilmour and Oliver Gormley