Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend
The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.
Families can sing songs … More
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Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat
Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar.
Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a … More
The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery
When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her … More
How lockdown will affect Hull leisure facilities, parks and playgrounds
The government has announced that, on Thursday 5 November, England will enter lockdown in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus and to protect the NHS.
This means additional … More
Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition
The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend.
The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos … More
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 celebrated with digital takeover day
Ferens Art Gallery will be revisiting and celebrating this year’s Open Exhibition with an all-day digital takeover on Friday.
On the Humber Museums Partnership website and through social media channels, … More
Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition
Iconic and much-loved artworks from Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection will be the focus of a special celebratory exhibition later this year.
After months of closure due to the Coronavirus … More
Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week
Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum will both reopen on Wednesday 22 July.
The two much-loved Hull destinations will reopen with measures in place to protect staff and visitors, … More
Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy.
With events … More
Digital platform to showcase emerging UK artists
A new digital platform will showcase the work of 36 emerging artists from UK art schools and alternative education programmes.
New Contemporaries is launching the specially created platform for Bloomberg … More
Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries
Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online.
The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East … More
5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend
Christmas is getting close and purses are tightening as salaries are spent on gifts for friends and loved ones. It means few can afford to be splashing cash on weekend … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among … More
People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition
A new photography exhibition featuring people from Hull submerged in water is to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts will be remembered in Hull this weekend.
The city is also hosting a famous portrait of one … More
Young artists to takeover Ferens Art Gallery for special programme of late events
Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery is opening its doors after dark for a special programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.
Ferens Late is a co-production between … More
Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today
Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today.
The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd … More
Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull
A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month.
Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of … More
Ferens opens after dark for special event
Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.
The event, on … More
Young artists invited to display work at Ferens Art Gallery
Artists aged 15 and under are being invited to show off their talents at this year’s Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery.
This exciting opportunity offers children a chance to … More
Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull
A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull.
The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from … More
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced
The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced.
Here are the winners:
Friends of the Ferens Award
1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture?… More
William Wilberforce portrait returns home
A famous portrait of one of the city’s most celebrated sons, William Wilberforce, goes on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
The portrait, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, has been … More
9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull
Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins.
The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and … More
See inside exciting new Glass House complex in Queens Gardens
A hotly anticipated Hull apartment development will be revealed at a launch event at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The luxury Glass House complex next to Queens Gardens is expected to … More
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020
The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens this weekend (Saturday 15 February).
The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Head into Hull city centre this weekend for a fantastic immersive installation and pop in to see one of the region’s biggest regular art exhibitions.
One of Hull’s most popular … More
Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know
The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend.
The exhibition will feature more than 370 … More
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