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6 days ago
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Young artists urged to submit work for exhibition
An art gallery in Hull is inviting young people to submit work for an exhibition later this year. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, displays between 300 and 700 artworks at the Ferens Art Gallery each year. Councillor Rob Pritchard said the event was a "wonderful initiative for nurturing the artists of the future''. Artists aged 15 and under can submit their work until Sunday 13 July, and the exhibition will run from 10 October to 11 January 2026. All artworks entered have a chance to win a prize in their age category: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to 15. Hull City Council, which manages the gallery, said it would be displaying a variety of work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and prints. Madeline Brace, exhibitions assistant at the Ferens Art Gallery, said: "Every year we are so impressed by the creativity and passion of Hull's young people." Entry forms are available from the gallery and its website. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Monet masterpiece on tour of English galleries 'Afroworld' exhibition to celebrate black hair Artist wins award for exhibition exploring disability Hull City Council Hull Museums & Galleries
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Ferens Art Gallery in Hull invites young artists to submit work for exhibition
An art gallery in Hull is inviting young people to submit work for an exhibition later this Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, displays between 300 and 700 artworks at the Ferens Art Gallery each Rob Pritchard said the event was a "wonderful initiative for nurturing the artists of the future''.Artists aged 15 and under can submit their work until Sunday 13 July, and the exhibition will run from 10 October to 11 January 2026. All artworks entered have a chance to win a prize in their age category: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to City Council, which manages the gallery, said it would be displaying a variety of work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and Brace, exhibitions assistant at the Ferens Art Gallery, said: "Every year we are so impressed by the creativity and passion of Hull's young people."Entry forms are available from the gallery and its to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull city centre to host Armed Forces Day celebrations
Armed Forces Day will be celebration in Hull next free event takes place between 10:00 and 16:00 BST on Saturday in Queen Victoria Square, city City Council, which is organising the event, promised activities for families, including a climbing wall and balloon modelling, as well as military attractions and a veterans' Rob Pritchard said it was an opportunity for residents to "celebrate the vital role our country's armed forces play in protecting us". Hull History Centre, which stores the city's archives, will also be showing original footage of VE Day celebrations in will be musical performances on the main stage from The Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force Band. Pritchard added: "This family-friendly event has so much on offer with something for everyone to enjoy."Events marking Armed Forces Day 2025 will be taking place across the country.A three-day event will take place in Cleethorpes from 27 to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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City's pocket parks 'significantly improve areas'
Two disused areas in Hull have been transformed into "pocket parks" for residents. The parks are in Dingley Close, north Hull, and Oak Road, off Beverley Road. Hull City Council said improvements at the sites included new seating areas, planters and hardstanding walkways. Local groups worked with the highways team to restore the areas, which are designed to encourage social activity. Rob Pritchard, the council's portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: "People told us they wanted nice, new green spaces in their communities – and as a council, we've delivered six new pocket parks, with more on the way. "The newly completed parks at Dingley Close and Oak Road have significantly improved those areas." Residents wishing to propose locations for new pocket parks in their area can contact their ward councillors. The deadline for applications for the next wave of pocket parks is 23 July. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Pocket park created in 'unloved' area of city Gardeners encouraged to transform council land New community gardening scheme for Hull estate Volunteers plant hundreds of trees in city park Hull City Council
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
New pocket parks in Hull 'significantly improve areas'
Two disused areas in Hull have been transformed into "pocket parks" for parks are in Dingley Close, north Hull, and Oak Road, off Beverley City Council said improvements at the sites included new seating areas, planters and hardstanding groups worked with the highways team to restore the areas, which are designed to encourage social activity. Rob Pritchard, the council's portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: "People told us they wanted nice, new green spaces in their communities – and as a council, we've delivered six new pocket parks, with more on the way."The newly completed parks at Dingley Close and Oak Road have significantly improved those areas."Residents wishing to propose locations for new pocket parks in their area can contact their ward deadline for applications for the next wave of pocket parks is 23 July. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
