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 Drypool, a story that stretches back 700 years.
One year on from the dig come along to a new temporary exhibition to find out more about what was found on the site, and delve deeper into the fascinating story of Drypool and its inhabitants.
After a successful tour of the region the rats are all heading to one location!
Come nose to to snout with all 45 uniquely decorated, 6ft sculptures before the Grand Charity Auction on Saturday 20th, September.
Open 11am – 5pm
Children under 16 FREE accompanied by an adult.
Hello everyone, and welcome to ‘Walk the Plank’ The 2025 Eclectic Gallery at Maister House!
Maister House, an 18th-century merchant’s house (built in 1743), is a stunning National Trust property on Hull’s High Street. This is the third year of the Eclectic Gallery, curated by, Rebecca Dennison, and creative director & producer Daniel Thompson.
This year’s theme is “Hull’s Maritime History”, and we’re showcasing original works inspired by the city’s seafaring past.
The exhibition will take place over three days 29th-31st August, running alongside Hull’s Freedom Festival.
Our featured artists this year are:
Claire West
Joseph Cox
Rachel Anderson
Layla Jabbari
Zivarna Murphy
John Dearing
Artistic medium ranging from Illustration to ceramics, print work, textiles and projections.
Entry is FREE to browse, there will also be artwork for sale.
Free, all welcome
The story of Sister Agnes Walsh (1896-1993), a nun in the Daughters of Charity who was instrumental in saving the lives of a Jewish family in France in 1944 and has been honoured as Righteous Among the Nations. Curated by her great-nephew Ian Judson.
Find out more about the Egyptian collections at the Hands on History Museum, including the famous Tutankhamun replicas created for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. Sessions take place at: 12.30pm – 1.10pm 1.30pm – 2.20pm 2.30pm – 3.10pm
10th Annual Brooklands Photographic Society Exhibition
Free admission
16th to 20th September 10-4pm
Come and view some beautiful photography. Some of the works are also available to purchase.
Into the Light is an exhibition that tells the stories of Britain’s Black ballet dancers accompanied by activities and workshops encouraging people of all ages to engage with dance.
EXHIBITION:
Black dancers have been present in British ballet from at least the 1940s onwards but the presence and contribution of these pioneers has been largely forgotten.
Into the Light: The Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition at Hull Central Library aims to change this by celebrating the lives of these trailblazers. The exhibition brings together archive photography, film and news items alongside new interviews with the dancers themselves.
This groundbreaking exhibition, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, is brought to you by Libraries Connected and Oxygen Arts’ Black British Ballet project.
Visit us today to hear their stories.
EVENTS:
Hull Libraries are celebrating the history of Britain’s Black ballet dancers with a day of workshops and storytimes. Children can join in with dance sessions mixing ballet with contemporary, African and Caribbean dance, listen to the story of Onisere and her quest to be a ballet dancer and try out ballet for the first time. Please book tickets for these events using the links below:
10:00 – 11:30 / 1:30 – 3:00 – Dance Workshop (90 mins) – 7+
10:30 – 11.30 / 2:00 – 3:00 – Onisere and the Ballet Queen Storytime (60 mins) – 4-8yrs
12:00 – 12:45 / 3:30 – 4:15 – Ballet Family Workshop (45 mins) – 3-5yrs
Everyone can visit the Into the Light exhibition exploring the history of black dancers in British ballet and grab some refreshments in the Central Library Café.
DEAD RECKONING
An exhibition of works by @dbcooper_prints
13th – 26th September 2025
🎨 Exhibition Alert!
We’re thrilled to announce that the talented @universao_ // @esthercachale will be returning to Brew for her second showcase, expect an evening full of art, music and expression, exhibiting her incredible collection of artwork from 26th July to 8th August! 🌟
Esther will have pieces for sale including originals and prints, this body of work includes vibrant and thought-provoking art that explore identity and emotion through bold colours and layered textures!
📍 Brew, Hull
📅 26th July – 8th August
Opening night viewing from 6:30pm
Come down, enjoy a warm summer evening of brews/beers and helping us support our local artists / community 😎
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 Yeomanry.
Neil Hutty’s passion for the regiment began with his grandfather, who served as a trooper during the Second World War. After his grandfather’s passing, Neil realised how little was known about his service. With few published histories available, he began his own research in 2000. In 2004, he acquired his first piece of regimental memorabilia. Over the next two decades, his collection grew into a remarkable tribute to the men of the East Riding Yeomanry.
This compelling exhibition features a wide range of artefacts, including, uniforms and medals, service records and documents and personal items belonging to members of the regiment.
Together, these pieces tell the story of a proud regiment and the individuals who served within it.
Exhibition entry is included with Hall admission.
An Exhibition of Re-Visited & Re-Worked Artworks
By @wilsongraphic
At @brew_hull
Runs 12th – 25th July
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If you’ve been following lately I’ve been back creating and posting on here. This time around using old paintings that I had discarded and could no longer stand to look at that just needed a new lease of life. I’ve been really pleased with the results and am excited to share them in a public space again at the ever glorious @brew_hull
Come check them out for two weeks from 12th July!
An exhibition featuring previously unseen drawings of Victorian Hull by F.S. Smith is opening at the Hull History Centre. The exhibition, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Smith’s death, will run from July 15th to August 28th. The Hull History Centre is located in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
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 her own life and the transformational process of making the work.
Time is spent visiting and sketching the chosen place. The work is delved into and abstracted back at the studio. An analysis of mark making and problem solving evolve through the layering of mixed media. Sketch book work and emotional memories are the studies. Selected elements are filtered into the final painting.
Annie’s latest work focuses on an old stone barn at Kendal Fell in Cumbria. It’s easy to walk past and not see the elaborate 16th century windows which have been long since filled in. Looking into the history of this place reveals it was the home of the Briggs family who fought their cousins in the English Civil War. They lost, and the house was taken from them. Now it sits on the hill and is a refuge for the sheep in the winter months.
Hull Print Collective is a local community group with members who are from Hull, the East Riding, and North Lincolnshire.
An evolving group of printmakers employing a very personal approach, covering a wide range of subject matter.
The group explores a wide variety of printmaking techniques including etching, aquatint, lino, collagraph, monotype, and screen – printing.
Wednesday – Saturday 10.30am – 4pm
Be one of the FIRST to experience our brand-new habitat, ‘The Wreck‘, opening SUMMER 2025!
Between 19th July- 1st September 2025, join our Crew as we take a deeper dive into one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, tropical coral reefs, and discover the animals who live there!
Get to know all about our fascinating NEW species through unmissable daily presentations at 12pm & 2pm, uncovering exclusive details on The Wreck and the inspiration behind its unique design.
Take part in our shark-themed sensory activity stations and complete each one for the chance to WIN a summer prize bundle.
Don’t miss out, secure your tickets TODAY!
Included in your standard admission ticket price!
The exhibition entitled “Points of View” will feature impressionistic landscapes in acrylics, oils, and pastels, which are often seen from unusual viewpoints, including some aerial perspectives. The exhibition will comprise mainly recent work by Phil Hargreaves, reflecting his ongoing move towards abstraction based on the natural world and our everyday life.
About the artist
Phil has been painting for nigh on 60 years and has won awards at the Ferens Open in Hull and at the Derby Arts Festival. In 2021 he was shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and this year reached the final of the SAA Artist of the Year competition. He is Chairman of Hornsea Art Society and a member of East Riding Artists. His paintings are in private collections from Japan to the USA.
Visiting the Gallery
The Stables Community Gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and entry is free. Everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition and enjoy the creative work on display in this accessible community space.
