Beverley Open Studios will see the local art community host a special event next month that will see them open their doors to the public.
It will allow participants to discover the wealth of artistic and creative talent hiding behind Beverley’s studio doors.
Much to her delight, Beverley-based artist, Emma Garness was commissioned by Amy Johnson Arts Trust, for their puffin design – inspired by an excerpt from Midge Gillies’ biography; Amy, Queen of the Air.
East Riding Theatre (ERT) will be auctioning off its herd of cows this month, with bids already being taken online.
An event to celebrate the herd will take place at the theatre on June 24th, where the bidding will conclude and the winners will be announced.
ERT is delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Time Travellers’ Theatre Trail’ app.
Users can enjoy a FREE outdoor walking theatre trail travelling back into Beverley’s past, where they meet local characters and discover what the town’s theatrical life really looked like in times gone by.
St Mary’s Church in Beverley is presenting a pop-up exhibition telling the story of the town’s dramatic Tudor history.
A dozen life-size reproductions of paintings from the National Portrait Gallery’s prized Tudor collection will be accompanied by artefacts and images from the church itself. Pictures exhibited from the world’s largest collection of portraits will include King Henry VIII and several of his wives, by great artists such as Hans Holbein.
St Mary’s announcement in June of its fourteen new stone carvings based on characters from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis caused a splash in the media, with coverage by BBC News and national papers.
Now local Narnia fans will have the opportunity to see these new, handmade carvings close up before they are raised into position high on the external walls of the church.
She Productions will take over East Riding Theatre for 2 weeks (9- 20 July) with She Fest 2019.
Working alongside East Riding Theatre’s recently awarded Artist in Residence, Emma Garness, the theatre will be ‘hostess’ to workshops, art exhibitions, cabaret and comedy.
Schoolchildren in Beverley have teamed up with East Riding Theatre (ERT) and a local artist to create a mural celebrating some of Yorkshire’s most trailblazing women.
Working with ERT’s all-female company in residence, She Productions, and artist Emma Garness, pupils from Molescroft, Keldmarsh, Tickton, and St Mary’s primary schools have created a mural depicting the Yorkshire Rose based on the achievements of the inspirational women.
An artist from Beverley says she was thrilled to be involved with a project to create a giant Yorkshire Rose.
Emma Garness was part of a team of people who have been working on a project to celebrate women in the region.
East Riding Theatre’s Spring Production celebrates Beryl Burton- The greatest woman on two wheels…ever!
East Riding Theatre is gearing up for its Spring production Beryl by actor and playwright Maxine Peake.
A look back at 2018 shows it was a good year for the small Market Town of Beverley.
2018 saw Beverley as a town achieve a number of things, while there were also some great stories in the community. Of course, there was other not so good news too.
This coming Sunday marks the 100th anniversary since the end of World War I. A war that saw hundreds of men from Beverley lose their lives.
Local historian and author Barrie Barnes wrote a book about the impact the first world war had on Beverley and the town as a whole.
A Sweetheart Pin Cushion Mural, painted by local artist Emma Garness is helping young people learn the value of remembrance.
Emma painted the Sweetheart Pin Cushion Mural in July. The project was done due to Beverley being involved in Britain in Bloom.
Local Artist Emma Garness is currently transforming a corner of Beverley with mural of a Sweetheart Pin Cushion as part of the Beverley Town Council’s WW1 Centenary commemorations. .
Emma who has worked on a range of projects including the ‘Bankside Gallery’ in Hull is working on her latest project in her home town of Beverley in the Memorial Gardens.
A rare and wonderful opportunity for a group of 60 pupils to display a collaborative piece of art work in a public space at the East Riding Theatre.
With guidance from local artist Emma Garness, the challenge for all 60 pupils from year 6 at Beverley Minster Primary School were set a challenge.
An artist from Beverley, Emma Garness will be holding an exhibition of her work in Hull for the next month.
‘Something In-Between’ concentrates on landscapes and explores light, shade and colour, with work that has being influenced by stories, nostalgia and memories.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 347 is out and features a selection of content that has appeared on the web site and can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
Inside you will find photos from the Pittaway Beverley 10K and a collection of stories including how local artist Emma Garness is helping pupils and Beverley Minster Primary School.
Pupils at Beverley Minster Primary School are working with local artist Emma Garness to create a large-scale work of art that will be displayed in the school’s playground.
With help of pupils aged between 4 to 6 years old, Mrs. Garness is helping create the work that is based around the school’s values of ‘Curiosity, Creativity, Respect, Perseverance, Community and Honesty.’