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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

10th January 2024

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 […]

View article Hull Karting aiming for pole position at International Rental Karting Awards

Hull Karting aiming for pole position at International Rental Karting Awards

8th January 2024

Hull Karting will aim to be on the top step of the podium next month after it was nominated for three International Rental Karting Awards. The Poorhouse Lane facility in East Hull has been successfully shortlisted for the Innovation Award, Getting Things Done Award and Best Customer Experience Award. The awards presentation evening will take […]

View article Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

4th January 2024

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 […]

View article What’s on in Hull – January 2024

What’s on in Hull – January 2024

28th December 2023

2023 may soon be in the rear view mirror, but the good news is, there’s plenty to look forward to in January 2024. Snowmen Hull Truck Theatre, 5-6 January Two snowmen are on a mission not to melt when they discover their perfect home, an ice arena. Packed with visual comedy and told with a […]

View article 7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

19th December 2023

The Christmas season is in full swing with plenty of office parties completed (and a few sore heads as a result), mince pies consumed and maybe even the odd Christmas present already unwrapped. Christmas is a fantastic time to unwind, recharge and find time to spend time with friends and family. Hull has a host […]

View article 1000th member joins Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

1000th member joins Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

19th December 2023

Albert Ave has gained its 1000th member since reopening in the summer. New member Andy Lee was presented with a goodie bag and a month’s free membership by council Leader Cllr Mike Ross, upon receiving the accolade. Cllr Ross said: “1000 members in such a short space of time is a major milestone for this […]

View article Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

15th December 2023

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 […]

View article Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

8th December 2023

A new Christmas art piece has gone on show at Trinity Market, courtesy of local artist Keith Key. Tasked with displaying different pieces over a year, Keith’s festive offering is named ‘Church of Tree’. Taking three months to complete, it depicts a scene at the front of Hull Minster in a bygone age of Christmas. Although […]

View article Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

7th December 2023

Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family. Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate […]

View article Christmas returns to Pearson Park

Christmas returns to Pearson Park

6th December 2023

Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit, with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything […]

View article Learn more about improvements to East Park

Learn more about improvements to East Park

28th November 2023

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to events to learn more about improvements to one of Hull’s popular parks. Major changes are planned to improve parking and access within East Park. As part of the proposals, the main gates to East Park will reopen to motorists (in-line with existing park opening times) creating increased […]

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View article Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

24th November 2023

A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday (27 November). ‘Sunflowers Travelling’ has been put together by the Loud Mouths Young People Engagement Group – a group of young […]