What’s on in Hull – March 2023 1st March 2023 Ballroom dancing, ancient Egyptian history, and the return of The Awakening! Here are our picks of what’s on in Hull this March. Strictly Ballroom: The Musical Hull New Theatre, HU1 3HF, 6 – 11 Mar 2023, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Strictly Ballroom: The Musical visits Hull starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith. Directed by TV […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull City HallHull MaritimeHull New TheatreThe AwakeningWhat's On Hull
Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 2023 14th February 2023 The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for their 2023 Open Exhibition. They’re inviting submissions from creatives across the city, whether they are seasoned exhibitors or entering for the very first time. It’s a chance for local artists to have their work seen by thousands of people. It’s also […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in new FREE exhibitions at the Ferens 26th January 2023 Ferens Art Gallery are delighted to announce an Ancient Egypt season this Spring/Summer 2023. Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, the season will explore the beauty and mystery of ancient Egypt celebrating two of the greatest Egyptian discoveries of the last 200 years. The decoding of the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Arts and cultureFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsThe British Museum
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017 30th November 2022 Hull’s museums and art gallery have recorded their highest summer holiday visitor figures since 2017, with numbers far exceeding pre-Covid figures. During the summer holidays, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and East Riding Museum and the Streetlife Museum had over 81,200 visitors, up 20% on the same time in 2018. Highlights of the summer included two […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Apply to become an Artist in Residence at the Ferens Art Gallery 22nd November 2022 The Ferens Art Gallery is putting a call out for an artist in residence to work at the Gallery from February to May next year. Artists are invited to apply by sending in a recent CV, a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role and images or video links of their artwork. This can […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Arts and cultureCouncillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Hull Museums secures £3.3m investment for heritage and culture across the Humber region 4th November 2022 Hull Museums is delighted to announce a major £3.3m investment from Arts Council England (ACE) through its National Portfolio Programme to support and expand the work of the Humber Museums Partnership. The funding will enable the three museum services of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire to continue working together to bring outstanding […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts and cultureArts Council EnglandCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHeritageHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsHumber Museums PartnershipNational Portfolio Programme
Queen Victoria and her relationship with Hull showcased at new exhibition 6th October 2022 Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The exhibition is part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust, which was generously lent by the late her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Previously commissioned for 2020 before the pandemic, this revived exhibition will take […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureQueen VictoriaRoyal Collection Trust
Emerging artists from all over the UK celebrated in Hull showcase 27th September 2022 A new exhibition celebrating emerging and early career artists has opened across Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery in Hull. Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 features 48 emerging talents selected from an open submission by internationally-renowned artists James Richards, Veronica Ryan and Zadie Xa. Established in 1949, New Contemporaries gives visibility, recognition and support tothe […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2020Ferens Art GalleryHumber Street GalleryKirsty OggNew Contemporaries
What’s On in Hull – September 2022 1st September 2022 World-class culture, a journey to far-away galaxies, and the UK’s largest heritage festival. Take a look at our highlights of what’s on in Hull this September. Freedom Festival Multiple Venues, Until 4 Sep 2022, various times After launching its 2022 programme, Hull’s spectacular arts festival concludes this weekend with even more jaw-dropping performances from world […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News What's on EventsWhat's On Hull
Local artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery 3rd August 2022 A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council. Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from her hometown. She was Future […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandCouncillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Hull galleries partner up to celebrate emerging artists from across the UK 3rd August 2022 Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn. Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and Gallery 4 of Ferens Art Gallery, New Contemporaries’ annual exhibition of emerging and early career artists opens in Hull on 23 September, running until 27 […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedArtArts and culturecultureFerens Art GalleryHumber Street Galleryleisure
New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould 28th June 2022 The Ferens Art Gallery is set to host a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing sculpture by women. Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945 is the first extensive exhibition of post-war British sculpture by women. The works span more than 70 years and explore the work of fifty sculptors. Historically, female sculptors were neglected or […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHull cultureHull Culture and Leisure
