Council leader wishes Hull FC luck ahead of Challenge Cup final 25th August 2017 Hull City Councils leader, Councillor Stephen Brady, is wishing Hull FC good luck ahead of this Saturdays Challenge Cup final at Wembley against Wigan Warriors. Councillor Stephen Brady, said: I would like to wish Hull FC the very best of luck in Saturdays Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors. It will be a tough match […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Special one-off talk by Michael Peppiatt 23rd August 2017 Francis Bacons close friend and confidant Michael Peppiatt will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 7 September to give a unique talk on the artist’s life and work. This special one-off talk Francis Bacon: An intimate Portrait will see Michael Peppiatt reflecting on Francis Bacons career, looking at select pieces of work and combining the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Urban Summer Festival at Hull City Hall 18th August 2017 Event marks start of new partnership between Hull Culture and Leisure and Hull City Councils youth arts initiative Creative Voice, Hull Youth Development Service and Freedom Road Creative Arts Young people aged 11 to 18 will take part in free workshops with arts professionals at Hull City Hall as part of a two-day Urban Summer […] Read more Leisure & Culture
New timepiece sculpture moves into Queens Gardens 15th August 2017 The installation of Hull’s newest bespoke sculpture Solar Gate has begun. The 10 metre tall stainless steel structure was brought in to the city centre yesterday evening for the start of an installation process that will take a team of specialists a number of weeks to complete. A flat-bed lorry with police escort and two […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens Art Gallery Gets Ready For Turner Prize 10th August 2017 With unprecedented visitor numbers anticipated, Hull is getting ready for the arrival of the prestigious contemporary art award, Turner Prize 2017. As work gets underway to host the exhibition the Ferens Art Gallery will temporarily close for a week, between Tuesday 5 Monday 11 September 2017. Preparations will be undertaken to ensure the gallery […] Read more Leisure & Culture