Tag: Ferens Art Gallery

Step into whimsical worlds with an established professional illustrator. In this playful workshop you’ll develop ink and watercolour techniques to explore scene, character and storytelling. All resources are provided This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.

This hands on workshop will introduce you to the key skills and techniques required to make a beautiful botanic painting. From covering ideas development to building style and confidence with paint; each participant will have a plant of choice to study from to produce your own unique nature inspired artwork. Kayliegh Smith is a Hull […]

Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett for a hands-on creative adult workshop making a 3D paper lamp. In this session, participants will construct a beautifully detailed paper lamp, designed in elegant white paper. All components will be provided, with opportunities to personalise your creation through optional backdrops and architectural additions. The workshop also […]

Join us for a shadow-puppet making workshop with shadow puppeteer Anna from the acclaimed Indigo Moon Theatre as we celebrate the world of Moomins at Ferens Art Gallery this summer! Anna will guide you through the process of making your own Moomin-inspired shadow puppets out of card in this interactive session. All materials will be […]

Join us at the Ferens Art Gallery this summer as award-winning animators My Pockets help you make your own mini stop-motion animation capturing the magic of Moomins! The team will guide you through the process from start to finish in this interactive workshop, as you create your own animation inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. […]

Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett at Ferens Art Gallery for this hands-on workshop inspired by the wonderful world of Moomins! Alex will guide you through the process of making your own shadow-box, cutting out intricate paper designs inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. We will be celebrating Moomins all summer at Ferens […]

We are delighted to welcome theatre company “Get Lost and Found” to the Ferens Art Gallery this summer, presenting: Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley. Based on the much-loved Moominland novels by Tove Jansson, this gentle heart-warming show tells the story of a year in Moominvalley. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of winter with […]

Explore the city’s art collection on a guided tour of Ferens Art Gallery. Our informative and friendly guides, will give you an overview of some of the highlights of the Gallery. In the hour-long tour, among others, we will reveal the stories of work by the 14th century Italian artist, Lorenzetti, art from the Dutch […]

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, […]

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 […]

Explore the stories and secrets behind dozens of works as we bring the collection stores into the public galleries at the Ferens. Visitors will become curators for the day as they discover what goes on behind the scenes at a busy art gallery. They’ll find out how fragile art works are stored, packed and safely […]

A painting is not merely an image that can be reproduced in a book, magazine or on a screen. Every picture belonging to the Ferens is a physical object that needs care and expertise to ensure its survival for future generations. The conservation of artworks is a unique discipline that requires creativity, painstaking practical skills […]

Step into the charming world of the Moomins with a specially curated interactive exhibition at Hull’s stunning Ferens Art Gallery. The exhibition celebrates the beloved stories and enchanting artwork of Tove Jansson’s Moomin characters. Wander through beautifully crafted island installations that invite little people to explore big feelings, discover projections of Tove Jansson’s stunning paintings, […]

Monet’s masterpiece, The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872), go on display at the gallery as part of The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2025 – 27. The artwork will form part of an exhibition co-curated with Flourish, Ferens Art Gallery’s creative group for children and young people, organised with and for disabled and […]