Submit your artwork for chance to exhibit at Ferens Art Gallery as part of annual Open Exhibition 15th February 2021 Submissions are now being accepted for Ferens Art Galley’s annual showcase, the Open Exhibition. This year’s Open, the 54th, is set to launch at the Ferens Art Gallery in July and run until October. The Open Exhibition showcases a diverse range of talent and is open to painters, drawers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, as well as […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionHull Culture and Leisure
Online programme to celebrate female authors, activists and journalists 12th February 2021 A four-week online programme, from Hull Libraries, launches next week celebrating female writers. Leading up to International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March, Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights will discuss historic, contemporary and future themes of womanhood, exploring gender, equality and liberation. The programme, curated by Hull Libraries in partnership with The British […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Little LiesClara BarleyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDr Sabine VanackerGone GirlSally NichollsSarah WardThe Moss HouseUnfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s RightsYasmin Alibhai-Brown
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun 11th February 2021 Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term. Learn new skills and gain confidence with some super funky socially distanced street dance moves on Monday 15 February, 4pm-4.45pm. Zoom Through Space with Cosmic Carol on Tuesday 16 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Half term activitiesHull Libraries
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open 10th February 2021 Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open. The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Junior Open
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown 10th February 2021 Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsJason Wilsher-MillsStreetlife MuseumThe Herd Theatre
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night 3rd February 2021 Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHarry PotterHull Libraries
Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown 28th January 2021 Hull Truck Theatre will help to keep students engaged next month with a new city-wide, month-long learning programme for schools and educators to use as part of their lesson planning. Running throughout February, Hull Truck @ Home School will introduce young audiences to drama and theatre making with a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull Truck @ Home SchoolHull Truck Theatre
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced 27th January 2021 The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced. This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to the current climate. The award, which began 14 years ago, aims to foster a love of reading by introducing Hull’s young people to new writers […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames ReckittJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award
Huge rock band add Hull date to sold-out UK tour 22nd January 2021 One of the world’s biggest metal bands will perform in Hull this year as part of their UK tour. The multi-award nominated Bring Me The Horizon will perform at the Bonus Arena on Monday 20 September 2021. The Hull date has been added to their sold-out UK tour which will also see them stop off […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBring Me The HorizonGrammy AwardsKerrang!
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open 13th January 2021 The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year. The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end of the year, was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020 exhibition will now open early in 2021 in the form of […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryJunior Open
Last chance to bag exclusively priced Rugby League World Cup tickets 22nd December 2020 There’s still time to secure your tickets at special promotional prices for the Rugby League Word Cup 2021 as the competition celebrates a record-breaking year of hugely encouraging sales and the first-ever public ticket ballot – as well as ground-breaking social impact in what will be the biggest and best Rugby League World Cup in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on CLLR DAVE CRAKEREnglandRugby League World Cup 2021
Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020 17th December 2020 2020’s Christmas may not be like any other, but communities around Hull have been coming together to ensure memories will still be made this festive season. Schools, businesses, volunteers and even neighbours have been busy across the city organising everything from advent calendar walks to light displays, covid-safe grottos and Christmas competitions. Amongst the many […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmascommunitiesCouncillor Hester Bridgesfamily activities
