Tag: Exhibition

The annual Open Exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork. Visitors can expect to see a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings, photography and textiles, as well […]

Find out more about celebrated Hull dressmaker Madame Clapham, who she made dresses for, and what made her salon so successful. Takes place 1pm – 2pm and 2.20pm – 3.30pm

Our Quiet Openings will take place every 1st Sunday of the month. On these days we will: Be turning off or turning down sounds Where possible, putting away any strong smells that are part of an exhibition Providing a quiet space at Ferens Art Gallery and the Museums Quarter. We are also currently changing some […]

The Hands on History Museum, in the old Grammar School where William Wilberforce studied, houses the story of Hull and its people. Entry to the museum is free. Hands on History includes a fascinating glimpse into Victorian times, the Story of Hull and also features the Egyptian Gallery. This gallery is home to a genuine […]

Burton Constable Hall has long been intertwined with the story of the East Riding Yeomanry, thanks to the distinguished military service of the Chichester-Constable family. To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we are proud to present a special exhibition showcasing the Neil Hutty Collection, the largest private collection dedicated to the East Riding […]

Annie Luke Turner is a full-time artist whose work is inspired by landscape.  The research widely encompasses the natural and built – landscape; the places and spaces themselves; the spiritual and cultural landscape – the stories and people of those places; the emotional landscape.  Annie endeavours to capture how she feels in those spaces, reflecting […]

Over the Autumn of 2024 volunteers from across Hull, and the wider region, came together with Humber Field Archaeology to dig into the archaeology and history of the Drypool area of the city. The dig, within the former open yard space of Clarence Flour Mill, revealed the hidden story at the heart of the village of […]

Allowing the fishing industry and the docks to expand into national and global markets, the railway played a key role in Hull’s development into an industrial and maritime powerhouse. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of modern rail, Hull History Centre will be hosting a special exhibition which will explore the history of the railway in […]

We are four local artists who are members of Hornsea Art Society and meet weekly in Hornsea as part of the Spectrum art group. Whilst there we can support each other to develop our individual painting styles and also challenge each other to try new techniques and mediums. Our inspiration comes from the beautiful area […]

The Underground Spiritual Game – Fela Kuti: Visual Storytelling on Global Impact As part of Black History Month 2025, The Gidi Vibes™ and Morpheus Multimedia present a landmark exhibition at Wilberforce House Museum, Hull. Running from 1 October – 2 November 2025, the exhibition explores the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti […]

Launch 3 October 2025 | 6-8 PM (quiet hour 5-6pm) 87 Princes Avenue, Hull HU5 3QP Exhibition tour with Emma Prempeh (free to attend): Saturday 4 October 2025, 11:30am – 12:30pm Reflecting on her London upbringing and her African-Caribbean heritage, Emma Prempeh consistently returns to the theme of home. Utilising magic realism, she re-examines diasporic identity […]

The Young Artist Open exhibition has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks are submitted by individuals, schools, and local community groups, aged 15 and under. Each year there is a huge variety of work on display, […]

14th to 25th October 2025 Tuesday to Saturday 10-4pm ‘My paintings are made in layers, often starting off with thin colour that builds to more opaque layers as the painting proceeds.  A variety of mark-making techniques are used to develop textures and other effects.  At times, paint may be removed to achieve or enhance a […]

Humber Street Gallery is proud to present Affinity Without Finality, the final exhibition of its artist development programme INTER_CHANGE, showcasing new work by early-career artists Chloe Barker, Emily Fratson, Zivarna Murphy, Victoria Smith and Isaac Yeboah. Since December 2024, the five artists have worked closely with the Gallery’s team through creative workshops, retreats, mentoring and professional […]

This is an exhibition of impressionistic photographs taken in East Yorkshire.  From the hard chalk cliffs around Flamborough Head to the low-lying, soft, shifting mud and sand of Spurn Head and the Humber margins, with stops along the coast.  The headlands lie at the northern and southern extremities of the East Riding. Each location has its […]

The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will return to Hull Minster this December. The popular free event will run from Tuesday 2 December to Wednesday 24 December and will see over 50 decorated trees fill up the church. The event will be opened by The Lord Mayor and Reverend Dominic Black at 11am on […]