Hull artist Lauren Saunders has been appointed as the Embedded Artist for the Humber TRANSECTS Project - a major research programme exploring how coastal communities have lived through shifting forms of marine energy over time. TRANSECTS, which stands for Transitions in Energy for Coastal…
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Hull is set to welcome William Dobson’s Self‑Portrait (c.1635 - 40) as part of a national tour led by Tate and the National Portrait Gallery. The 17 th century masterpiece, jointly acquired in 2025, will travel to just two venues - with Ferens Art Gallery proudly hosting its first stop outside…
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Hull Maritime Museum reopened its doors on Saturday 8 August, welcoming more than 3,000 visitors across its first weekend following a major restoration and redevelopment. The response from residents, visitors and partners made the reopening a real celebration for the city. Tickets for the weekend…
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Hull’s much loved sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, is about to make one last historic journey. On Friday 14 August, she’ll travel from Albert Dock to her new permanent home at North End Shipyard, where she’ll be safely dry berthed for future generations to explore. This carefully planned…
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Children and young people in North Bransholme have been getting creative this summer thanks to a four week programme packed with exciting workshops at North Bransholme Community Centre with REEL Creative, a digital training hub for people of all backgrounds. Running twice a week throughout the…
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Excitement is building ahead of the reopening of Hull Maritime Museum, with more than 8,000 people already securing free tickets during the first month. Demand has been particularly high for the launch weekend, with all advance timed entry tickets for Saturday 8 August and Sunday fully booked…
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After 31 years as City Arts Officer/ Arts and Culture Manager at Hull City Council and a total of 41 years in local authority arts provision Paul Holloway has decided to retire. His career in Hull City Council began when he moved from the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle to work at the Ferens Art…
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Henry Beercock has been named a finalist for the Volunteer Award at the BBC Make a Difference Awards, recognised for his contribution to alcohol free social initiatives and community focused projects across Hull. His nomination reflects a year of rapid development, during which several new groups…
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