Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend
The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.
Families can sing songs … More
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The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery
When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her … More
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 celebrated with digital takeover day
Ferens Art Gallery will be revisiting and celebrating this year’s Open Exhibition with an all-day digital takeover on Friday.
On the Humber Museums Partnership website and through social media channels, … More
Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition
Iconic and much-loved artworks from Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection will be the focus of a special celebratory exhibition later this year.
After months of closure due to the Coronavirus … More
Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week
Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum will both reopen on Wednesday 22 July.
The two much-loved Hull destinations will reopen with measures in place to protect staff and visitors, … More
Digital platform to showcase emerging UK artists
A new digital platform will showcase the work of 36 emerging artists from UK art schools and alternative education programmes.
New Contemporaries is launching the specially created platform for Bloomberg … More
Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries
Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online.
The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East … More
5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend
Christmas is getting close and purses are tightening as salaries are spent on gifts for friends and loved ones. It means few can afford to be splashing cash on weekend … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among … More
People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition
A new photography exhibition featuring people from Hull submerged in water is to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in … More
Young artists to takeover Ferens Art Gallery for special programme of late events
Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery is opening its doors after dark for a special programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.
Ferens Late is a co-production between … More
Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival
The world’s largest drawing festival is taking place this half term – and you can grab a pencil and get involved in Hull.
The Big Draw Festival is an annual … More
Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull
A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month.
Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of … More
Ferens opens after dark for special event
Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.
The event, on … More
Young artists invited to display work at Ferens Art Gallery
Artists aged 15 and under are being invited to show off their talents at this year’s Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery.
This exciting opportunity offers children a chance to … More
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced
The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced.
Here are the winners:
Friends of the Ferens Award
1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil … More
William Wilberforce portrait returns home
A famous portrait of one of the city’s most celebrated sons, William Wilberforce, goes on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
The portrait, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, has been … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained.
Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales … More
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020
The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens this weekend (Saturday 15 February).
The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks … More
Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know
The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend.
The exhibition will feature more than 370 … More
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain … More
Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries
It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays.
Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, … More
‘I always find myself thinking back to the people, the landscape and the language’ says Hull-born artist ahead of Ferens performance
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is back home this week with a futuristic performance that encourages audiences to think about our role in the future of our city and the planet.… More
Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water
A video that goes behind the scenes and shows the making of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has been released.
Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in … More
First look at Ferens exhibition showcasing talented young artists
Artists aged 15 and under are having their work displayed at one of the region’s most prestigious galleries.
The annual Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery opens on Saturday, where … More
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award
One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations.
The Night … More
Futuristic performance set for Ferens Art Gallery
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is bringing a futuristic performance to Ferens Gallery next month
It is part of the gallery’s current contemporary art exhibition, Is This Planet Earth?, that runs … More
First look at new inflatable Ferens Art Gallery exhibition
An interactive exhibition that brings together science and art is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Opening on Saturday, Microbes is the Ferens Art Gallery’s family-focused summer exhibition.
It’s … More
Futuristic art exhibition lands at Ferens this weekend
A futuristic and interactive sci-fi exhibition is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Is This Planet Earth? features curious life-forms and strange landscapes created by nine artists. In their … More
Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists
Ferens Art Gallery is inviting visitors to explore the creative minds and thought-processes of its world-renowned artists.
Artists spanning various different centuries, subjects and art forms are on display at … More
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