LGBTQ+ History Month: Elsa Gidlow 1st February 2023 February is LGBTQ+ History month and this year we are shining the spotlight on poet and journalist, Elsa Gidlow. Born in Hull in 1898, Elsa Gidlow lived at 183 Clumber Street just off Princes Avenue until her family emigrated to Canada in 1904. In 1918, Gidlow was a co-editor and publisher of ‘Les Mouches Fantastiques’. […] Read more News Elsa GidlowHull WritersLGBTQ+ History MonthPoetryPride in HullPride in Our City
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities 12th August 2021 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+ community groups to identify untold narratives in this community-led retelling of Hull’s LGBTQ+ history. Pride in Our City documents experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryLGBTQ+Pride in Our City
Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator 11th August 2021 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 of the Year award. Kerri, who was born in Stockport, has held positions at Gallery Oldham, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and Watts Gallery. Most […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryKerri OffordPride in Our CitySimon Green
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history 8th June 2021 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 build upon an online exhibition that launched during lockdown and is still available to view on the Humber Museums Partnership website. Pride in Our City […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureLGBT+Pride in Our City
Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition 22nd July 2020 An online exhibition celebrating Pride in Hull launches this weekend. The popular annual event, which sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull city centre to promote diversity and equality, is being celebrated with a new digital exhibition. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories, as well as documenting […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonPride in HullPride in Our City
Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved 25th June 2020 Pride in Hull will be celebrated this year through a new online exhibition – and organisers want you to be part of it. The exhibition will be hosted by Hull Museums,working with both Pride in Hull and Yorkshire MESMAC. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories of the annual event […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsPride in HullPride in Our CityYorkshire MESMAC
