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Beverley Art Gallery Explores Beverley’s Role In European Art During 60s And 70s

Beverley Art Gallery Explores Beverley's Role In European Art During 60s And 70s

June 11, 2022

An exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery sheds light on the fact that Beverley was at the centre of the European art world in the 1960s and early ‘70s….

In 1962, the Beverley-based sculptor, Jacqueline Stieger, met the Austrian sculptor, Alfred Gruber. A personal and creative relationship followed that not only brought Gruber to Beverley but also introduced his European artistic friends to the region.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Display At Beverley’s Treasure House

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Display At Beverley's Treasure House

April 26, 2022

East Riding Museums has a collection of objects that commemorate and celebrate Royal coronations and jubilees, weddings, and Royal family visits to the region.

Among the items on display are a variety of commemorative items and medals, in addition to buses, programs, and commemorative silverware.

Free Drop By Lunchtime Tour At Beverley Art Gallery

Free Drop By Lunchtime Tour At Beverley Art Gallery

April 21, 2022

There will be an opportunity to find out more about the new exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, ‘Crossing Borders from the Danube to the Humber: Alfred Gruber and Friends’ at a free lunchtime drop by a tour on Monday, 25 April from 12.30pm to 1pm at the Treasure House in Beverley.

New Exhibition For Beverley Art Gallery Featuring Austrian-Born Sculptor Alfred Gruber

New Exhibition For Beverley Art Gallery Featuring Austrian-Born Sculptor Alfred Gruber

April 4, 2022

A brand new exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, opening on Saturday, 9 April, will present the outstanding work of Austrian-born sculptor, Alfred Gruber, and the artistic friends he encountered on his journey from Austria to East Yorkshire via Switzerland and Prague.

Volunteers Lend A Helping Hand To Conserve Museum Objects

Volunteers Lend A Helping Hand To Conserve Museum Objects

March 15, 2022

Arctic Corsair volunteers are back at our sites to help conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum.

Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure the objects

New Additions To ‘Reflections Of Japan In East Yorkshire’ At Beverley Art Gallery

New Additions To ‘Reflections Of Japan In East Yorkshire’ At Beverley Art Gallery

February 17, 2022

Thanks to the continuing popularity of the ‘Reflections of Japan in East Yorkshire’ exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, artist Laura Boswell has added some brand new works to the exhibition.

Hidden: Cold War Women – New Treasure House Exhibition

Hidden: Cold War Women - New Treasure House Exhibition

January 6, 2022

The new exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley, ‘Hidden: Cold War Women’, gives a glimpse into a lesser-known period of history, the Cold War.

The exhibition centres on photographic portraits of local women by artist Lee Karen Stow. Many of the women were members of the Royal Observer Corps or serving with the RAF. Some were involved with local authority Emergency Planning, whilst others were part of the peace moment.

Curator Helena Cox Is Moving On From Beverley Art Gallery

Curator Helena Cox Is Moving On From Beverley Art Gallery

December 9, 2021

After four and a half years at Beverley Art Gallery, curator Helena Cox will be leaving in January to take on a new role as Art Curator at the University of York.

Lives Of Artists Fred And Mary Elwell Celebrated In New Play

Lives Of Artists Fred And Mary Elwell Celebrated In New Play

November 30, 2021

Beverley’s best-known artists, Fred and Mary Elwell will be celebrated in a new play next Spring at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley.

‘Paint the Town Fred’, written by Gordon Meredith, will be performed on Wednesday, 13 April, 2022, at 7.30pm, and tickets are available now.

Discover The Five Ways To Wellbeing With East Riding Museums

Discover The Five Ways To Wellbeing With East Riding Museums

November 23, 2021

East Riding Museums have updated their webpage which celebrates ways that visiting their venues can support wellbeing, through the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’: connect, be active, take notice, learn, and give.

Wilberforce House Museum Launches 3D Virtual Tour On Anti-slavery Day 2021

Wilberforce House Museum Launches 3D Virtual Tour On Anti-slavery Day 2021

October 19, 2021

Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour. The 3D tour was launched on Anti-Slavery Day 2021.

The virtual tour will allow people to explore the birthplace of William Wilberforce on their phone or digital device and discover the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition.

Brick Wonders – Last Chance To Visit Lego Exhibition In Beverley

Brick Wonders - Last Chance To Visit Lego Exhibition In Beverley

September 15, 2021

It’s very nearly the last chance to see the hugely popular ‘Brick Wonders’ exhibition, curated by artist Warren Elsmore, at Beverley Art Gallery. The last day of the exhibition will be Saturday, 2 October 2021.

Tiny Treasures Are Back At The Treasure House In Beverley

Tiny Treasures Are Back At The Treasure House In Beverley

September 10, 2021

The popular Tiny Treasures sessions are returning to the Treasure House in Beverley from Thursday, 16 September.

The sessions, for under 5s and their accompanying adults, explore different themes from the Treasure House Museum and Beverley Art Gallery collections and take place on Thursday afternoons.

Enjoy The Treasure House Heritage Open Days 2021

Enjoy The Treasure House Heritage Open Days 2021

September 1, 2021

To celebrate the national events of Heritage Open Days, the Treasure House in Beverley will be open for visitors to discover the deliciousness of the collections and artworks to illustrate this year’s theme of Edible England.

New Exhibition Will Celebrate Hull’s LGBTQ+ History And Communities

New Exhibition Will Celebrate Hull’s LGBTQ+ History And Communities

August 11, 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.

Children’s Art Competition To Mark Skidby Mill’s Bicentenary

Children’s Art Competition To Mark Skidby Mill’s Bicentenary

August 10, 2021

Skidby Windmill is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.

To mark the occasion, East Riding children and young people are invited to enter a competition to draw or create an original image of the landscape, buildings and area around Skidby Mill.

Exciting New Commission For Hull Maritime Project Escapes

Exciting New Commission For Hull Maritime Project Escapes

August 8, 2021

The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway.

As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series of major events in the build up to the delivery of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.

Construction Sessions Using Lego At The Treasure House To Accompany Exhibition

Construction Sessions Using Lego At The Treasure House To Accompany Exhibition

July 26, 2021

Alongside the ‘Brick Wonders’ exhibition in Beverley Art Gallery until Saturday, 2 October, the Treasure House is providing sessions for visitors to enjoy making their own LEGO brick constructions, inspired by the exhibition, and objects in the Museum collection.

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