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More than 300 artworks on display at free exhibit

Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
News imageFerens Art Gallery An exhibit in a gallery showcases a blue platform in the middle with several quirky items of art placed on it. On the walls surrounding it are several paintings of different sizes on the walls. The display reads Open Exhibition 2026 in the middle.Ferens Art Gallery
Artwork from both amateur and professional artists were chosen to be displayed at the exhibit

A free exhibition has returned to Hull with more than 300 pieces of art on display.

The artworks for the Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery were chosen by a panel of judges and include art made by both amateur and professional artists.

Kerri Offord, Curator of Art at Ferens Art Gallery, said: "There is such an exciting range of 2D and sculptural works on display in the exhibition. We hope our visitors are inspired to be creative after their visit."

The event began on Friday and will run until 10 January 2027 alongside the Young Artist Open Exhibition, showcasing work from artists aged 15 and under.

News imageFerens Art Gallery A bald man with a black beard and moustache is wearing a khaki long-sleeved shirt and jeans and is folding his arms and looking at the camera with a serious expression. He is stood next to a large portrait colourful painting which looks down a street to a grand building in the background and others surrounding it.Ferens Art Gallery
Daniel Mitchell's New Cross Street painting will be on display at the exhibit along with 10-minute talks from the artists

Forms of art at the exhibit include paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film, with several of the artists from Hull and the surrounding area.

Some of the pieces will be on sale and there will be free 10-minute talks from the artists as part of the exhibit.

Artwork for the Young Artist Open Exhibition was submitted by individuals, schools and local community groups.

Jackie Dad, deputy leader and portfolio holder for culture at Hull City Council said: "This year the panel of judges have selected a diverse range of works, resulting in a captivating exhibition."

The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30 BST and on Sundays from 11:00 to 16:00.

News imageFerens Art Gallery A woman with shoulder-length blue hair with tortoiseshell wide glasses is smiling and wearing a black top with a colourful tattoo on her arm. She is holding the handle of a teapot, which is a piece of artwork with colourful lines draping over it. Paintings are on display behind her.Ferens Art Gallery
Several different types of artwork will be on display, including Jen Holtridge's Cognitive Architecture

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