What’s on in Hull – April 2023
Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.
Ferens Art Gallery
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
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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
Queen Victoria and her relationship with Hull showcased at new exhibition
Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The exhibition is part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection … More
Emerging artists from all over the UK celebrated in Hull showcase
A new exhibition celebrating emerging and early career artists has opened across Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery in Hull.
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 features 48 emerging talents selected … More
Local artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery
A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council.
Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull … More
Hull galleries partner up to celebrate emerging artists from across the UK
Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn.
Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and … More
New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould
The Ferens Art Gallery is set to host a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing sculpture by women.
Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945 is the first extensive exhibition of … More
Artist Nahem Shoa gifts two exceptional artworks to the Ferens Art Gallery
The artist Nahem Shoa has generously gifted two artworks to the Ferens Art Gallery.
Shoa originally contacted Kerri Offord, Curator of Art, to see if the Ferens would be interested … More
Brick by Brick LEGO exhibition comes to Hull
A LEGO® exhibition Brick by Brick International LEGO® Brick Art is coming to the Ferens Art Gallery this month.
The Brick by Brick exhibition gathers the work of 18 artists, … More
Prizes awarded to the winners of Neurodiversity Celebration Week competition
The winners of Hull City Council’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week competition have been selected.
There were five entries that were chosen as the winners by the panel, with each winning £75 … More
The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre
More than 100,000 people turned out to experience an evening of magic, celebrating Hull’s rich maritime history.
The Awakening, Hull’s first major event of the year, drew in thousands of … More
Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement
Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant.
The safety of staff and residents will continue to … More
Video: Artists encourage others to enter Ferens Open Exhibition
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 … More
Call for Creatives to submit artwork for 2022 Open Exhibition
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 … More
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term
The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of … More
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities
A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14).
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator
The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator.
Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum … More
How a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull
Young people from Hull are taking centre stage as part of an exhibition focussing on Claude Monet’s stunning landscape painting, Antibes (1888).
The masterpiece – on loan from The Courtauld … More
Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity.
Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history
Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city.
The exhibition will … More
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery
A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection … More
Hull museums announce plans for reopening
Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance.
Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding … More
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