Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for national award
Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a national award from the Museum Association’s (MA) Museums Change Lives Awards for the team’s work on the Jason Wilsher Mills: Are We … More
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New exhibition opens at the Ferens Art Gallery
An exhibition of contemporary figurative art that explores the themes including of race, identity, gender and climate change, through the outstanding works of racially marginalised artists, opens at the Ferens … More
Celebrate Black History Month in Hull this October
In the UK, Black History Months falls every October. Originating in the US in the 1920s, it was first celebrated in the UK in 1987.
There are a number of … More
Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week
There are so many fun activities for your children to do this summer, many of them for free.
Read our new round-up below to find out what’s happening this coming … More
Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull
With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer.
And to help make the most … More
HEY Volunteers achieve White Badge accreditation as museums guides
Free tours of the city’s museums by newly trained volunteer tour guides are now available.
Following months of hard work and extensive training, a group of HEY Volunteers have achieved … More
Record numbers of people visit Hull Museums
Hull Museums are celebrating after seeing visitor numbers across their sites exceed pre-lockdown numbers.
The busy year saw over 383,000 people visit the city’s free museums and galleries, up 13 … More
New Jason Wilsher-Mills acquisition for Ferens Art Gallery
Visitors to the Ferens Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We There Yet?, will be able to enjoy the work for longer, as the gallery has acquired a … More
New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints.
Sam will be working as … More
Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary
Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for … More
Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition
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 … More
Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024
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 … More
New Ferens Artist in Residence announced
Ferens Art Gallery is delighted to announce its new artist in residence; Norwich based artist Anna Brass.
Anna has been invited to create new work in response to two Canaletto … More
7 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2023
Heritage Open Days is back this month to give the chance to explore some of the amazing buildings around the city.
Quiet sessions for museums and gallery
Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull.
All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding … More
Open Exhibition underway
The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery.
It features over 300 … More
Newly acquired artworks celebrate 20th anniversary
Images of Hull by artist Andy Lock have been acquired by the Ferens Art Gallery, and have gone on display to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
The eight photographs, taken … More
Royal Collection Canaletto to go on display in Hull
A painting by world renowned Italian artist, Canaletto will go on display at the Ferens Art Gallery later this year. A Regatta on the Grand Canal c.1733-4 is lent by … More
What’s on in Hull – June 2023
Read some of our handpicks for what’s on in Hull this month.
The trailblazing Victorian artist, the drag show and the painting in Ferens Art Gallery
Middle Child premiere their latest show – Modest – at Hull Truck Theatre next week, but did you know that the story of the play’s extraordinary protagonist, Elizabeth Thompson, already … More
What’s on in Hull – April 2023
Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.
Ancient Egypt exhibitions open for the season at Ferens Art Gallery
Ancient Egypt has arrived at Ferens Art Gallery and is now open for the spring/summer season.
Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, … More
‘Rediscover’ Ferens Art Gallery at new exhibition
An exciting new exhibition ‘Rediscovering Ferens’ has opened at Ferens Art Gallery.
Running until Sunday 21 May, the exhibition focusses on the theme of identity and curators have explored what … More
Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 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 … More
Unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in new FREE exhibitions at the Ferens
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 … More
5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023
As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward … More
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017
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 … More
Artwork unveiled honouring workers who supported Hull through pandemic
Local artist Erin Ledsom was commissioned by Hull City Council to create a piece of artwork recognising and honouring the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.
Erin has … More
Apply to become an Artist in Residence at the Ferens Art Gallery
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 … More
Hull Museums secures £3.3m investment for heritage and culture across the Humber region
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 … More
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