Humber Street Gallery announces first two exhibitions for 2022 24th November 2021 Humber Street Gallery on Hull Marina has announced the beginning of its programme for 2022. Two new exhibitions, commissioned by Absolutely Cultured, will open in January and run until April. The exhibitions will be supported by various other activities performances and events. From Wednesday 1 January, Humber Street Gallery will present Show Real, from artist […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedAshley HolmesHull artHumber Street GalleryKara Chin
Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition 19th November 2021 Books and items buried deep in the archives of Hull Libraries will be the focus of a new exhibition delving into the city’s rich history. The Stacks: Bodies of Work opens at Hull Central Library on Saturday 20 November, highlighting hidden reference collections of Hull Libraries and examining hidden archives of literature, records, surveys and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Hull Central LibraryHull LibrariesJames Reckitt Library TrustMatt FratsonThe Stacks: Bodies of Work
Volunteers become official White Badge tour guides to showcase maritime city 17th November 2021 A group of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Hull Maritime project have become accredited White Badge Tour Guides. Between May and October 2021, the group of 17 volunteers completed an intensive training and lecture programme to pass the Institute of Tour Guiding Level 2 accredited training programme. They are all now Institute of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners 16th November 2021 Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee. Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour of the application. The plans include the improvement of accessibility and visitor flows, delivery of structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduction of bespoke […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021 11th November 2021 Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Following its cancellation in 2020, next Thursday (18 November) Queen Victoria Square will come alive with live entertainment from Hull City Hall balcony, full lighting displays and a stunning 50ft Norway […] Read more Christmas Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Christmas 2021Christmas lights switch-oneventLord Mayor Councillor Lynn Petrini
Start-Up Day: Get support for your business at Hull Central Library 9th November 2021 The Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day is back for 2021 on Thursday 11 November at Hull Central Library to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. A wealth of business support and expert guidance will be available for anyone with a business idea or a business they would like to grow. Join us for a day of […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News businessGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHCALHull Central LibraryHull Culture and Leisure
Video: Artists encourage others to enter Ferens Open Exhibition 9th November 2021 With applications now being accepted for the 2022 Ferens Open Exhibition, two artists have explained why the event is so special and encouraged others to take part. The annual Ferens Open Exhibition is one of the highlights of the Ferens calendar, offering a platform to both seasoned exhibitors and artists looking to show their work for […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Erin LedsomFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionFerens Open Exhibition 2022Hannah Billingham
Refurbished ice arena reopens to public after £1.55million investment 1st November 2021 Hull’s ice arena has reopened to the public after a £1.55million investment. Following its closure in March 2020, the newly refurbished arena includes a new ice pad on the ice rink, with new multi-light and enhanced sound systems for an improved visitor experience. Air conditioning and air circulation has been enhanced to ensure the building […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Hull ArenaHull Culture and LeisureHull Ice Arena
Call for Creatives to submit artwork for 2022 Open Exhibition 26th October 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2022 Open Exhibition. The Ferens Open offers a platform to both seasoned exhibitors and artists looking to show their work for the very first time. All UK artists aged 16 or above can enter and are eligible to submit up […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Ferens Art GalleryFerens Open Exhibition
Bonus Arena announces two new shows for 2022 22nd October 2021 The Bonus Arena has announced two new exciting shows for 2022. Jurassic Live and iconic electro pop band Erasure are both heading to Hull in May 2022. Jurassic Live is a new fun, educational and interactive stage show, taking audiences on an adventure, with rangers throughout the Jurassic zoo, on the hunt for a missing […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaErasureJurassic Live
FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend 21st October 2021 Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend by FloodLights, a series of captivating projections and sound installations from Absolutely Cultured. Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. FloodLights will explore this relationship, at locations throughout the city centre, from Friday 22 October until Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News What's on Absolutely CulturedCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisFloodLightsLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
Hull chosen as a host city for huge UK festival of creativity 21st October 2021 Hull has been named as a location for one of 10 commissions announced as part of Unboxed, a celebration of creativity taking place across the UK in 2022. Hull will host About Us, a combination of live shows and multimedia installations with animation, poetry, original music and performance. It will transform buildings and landmarks in five […] Read more Leisure & Culture News About UsHull UnboxedUK festival of creativityUnboxed
