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View article New Jason Wilsher-Mills acquisition for Ferens Art Gallery

New Jason Wilsher-Mills acquisition for Ferens Art Gallery

Visitors to the Ferens Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We There Yet?, will be able to enjoy the work for longer, as the gallery has acquired a piece as part of their prestigious permanent collection. The Withernsea 2 was commissioned by the Ferens as part of the current exhibition and captures the important […]

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View article New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery

New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery

The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints. Sam will be working as the Ferens artist in residence from April until 27 June at the gallery. She has been invited to create new work inspired by the Ferens’ […]

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View article Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary

Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary

Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for its 20th year. The exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2004 and celebrates the […]

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View article Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition

Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition

Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2024 Open Exhibition. Whether a regular exhibitor or entering for the very first time, for work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, the Ferens Open caters for all. Artists from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit their […]

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View article Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed. Starting at the Ferens Art Gallery in February, visitors are invited to a colourful journey into the imagination and experiences of disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Created in response to disabled communities in Hull, Wakefield and […]

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View article Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024. The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason’s work details his life as a disabled person, through theatrical self-portraits, which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness, and disability. Using iPads and […]

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View article Quiet sessions for museums and gallery

Quiet sessions for museums and gallery

Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull. All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding Museum, and Ferens Art Gallery on three different days this month. From 1000-1100 on those days, all sounds will be turned off to reduce sensory […]

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View article Open Exhibition underway

Open Exhibition underway

The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery. It features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles, installations, and film produced by amateur and professional artists, many of them from the local area. Some of […]

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