There’s more to Turner Prize 2017 than meets the eye.
Explore our Public Programme at Ferens Art Gallery and discover something new this Autumn / Winter. Discover what’s in store in our Turner Prize 2017 public programme – and book your tickets now.
Fresh Conversation
These events are designed to challenge your thinking and provide you with the opportunity to share ideas surrounding the exhibition.
TURNER // RETURN
16 Nov, 6pm until late (Free, unticketed)
Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery becomes the venue for a lively night of panel discussions, debate, music and dancing, imaginative workshops and much more! See the Turner Prize 2017 exhibition in a whole new light at the late-night Turner // Return.
Turner // Return (16 Nov) will be a free, unticketed, late-night event at Ferens Art Gallery, giving you chance to see the exhibition in a whole new light. Turner // Return will be a night of panel discussions, debate, music and dancing, alongside film screenings and interactive workshops.
MEET ME AT THE BLUE BOX
Throughout October (Free, drop in)
Across the city
The Blue Box is a place to meet, exchange conversation and join in workshops outside of the gallery. Travelling around the city, keep an eye on hull2017.co.uk to find out when the Blue Box will be in your local area.
Expert Understanding
Hear from the people behind the exhibition.
CURATOR TOURS
12 Oct, 6pm / 13 Oct, 11am / 26 Oct, 6pm / 9 Nov, 6pm / 3 Dec, 10am (Free, ticketed)
Ferens Art Gallery
Join our Turner Prize 2017 curators on a tour of the exhibition and take part in the discussion. Places are limited. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
AUDIO DESCRIBED TOURS
6 Oct, 1.30pm / 5 Nov, 1.30pm (Free, booking required)
Ferens Art Gallery
Email access@hull2017.co.uk to book your place. Limited places available. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
BSL CURATOR TOURS
13 Oct, 11am / 26 Nov, 11am (Free, booking required)
Ferens Art Gallery
Email access@hull2017.co.uk to book your place. Limited places available. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Workshops
Fancy brushing up on your skills with a camera? Or developing your confidence as an artist? These adult sessions are for you…
THROUGH THE LENS: FILM WORKSHOP
7 Oct, 10.30 am – 2.30pm (£5)
Ferens Studio
BEYOND THE PENCIL: DRAWING WORKSHOP
28 Oct, 10.30 am – 2.30pm (£5)
Ferens Studio
EYE FOR DETAIL: CURATING WORKSHOP
18 Nov, 10.30 am – 2.30pm (£5)
Ferens Studio
PRINTED OPINIONS: WRITING WORKSHOP
9 Dec, 10.30 am – 2.30pm (£5)
Ferens Studio
Starting Out
Do you know any budding young artists? These practical and colourful workshops, suitable for children, are just what they need to get their creativity flowing.
MINI MASTERPIECES
31 Oct, 10 – 11.30am (Free, ticketed)
Ferens Studio
Age 2 – 5
ART ACADEMY: FOCUS ON PRINTING
1 Nov, 1 – 3pm (Free, ticketed)
Ferens Studio
Age 8 – 12
ART ACADEMY: FOCUS ON DRAWING
2 Nov, 1 – 3pm (Free, ticketed)
Ferens Studio
Age 8 – 12
THE BIG DRAW
4 Nov, 11am – 3pm (Free, drop in)
Ferens Studio
All ages
The Turner Prize 2017 Public Programme is subsidised by Turner Prize, Hull 2017 and Heritage Learning.
