Top Photos Selected For Exhibition At Beverley Art Gallery

December 20, 2011

Judges have selected 100 entries to the Capturing the East Riding Photography Competition for exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery next year. Over 730 photographs were entered into the amateur competition and judges were impressed by the quality of the entries, noting the exceptional talent that exists in the East Riding. In addition to being shown in the exhibition, the top photos will be considered for a range of prizes, generously…

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Time Running Out For Budding Artists

November 10, 2011

Deadline dates are fast approaching for the ever popular East Riding Open Art exhibition which is now in its 16th year. Artworks need to be brought to Beverley Art Gallery on 17, 18 and 19 November and interested participants will first need to pick up an application form from the Gallery or have one emailed to them by contacting sally.hayes@eastriding.gov.uk

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The Big Draw @ Beverley Art Gallery

October 3, 2011

Beverley Art Galley will be taking part in the national drawing festival, The Big Draw, again this year on Saturday, 8 October, from 10am-3pm. Visitors are invited to drop in at the gallery and have a go at sketching a still-life, inspired by works in the gallery’s permanent collection. A tutor will be on hand to give tips and inspiration and all materials are provided for the event, which is…

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‘Being There’ Paintings & Drawings by Barry and Jill Carter

May 24, 2011

A new exhibition of works by well-known, Cottingham-based artists, Barry and Jill Carter, will be on display at Beverley Art Gallery this summer. Barry and Jill have exhibited widely in the North of England for many years, in both solo and group shows. Barry is inspired by coastal locations, especially Bridlington, Flamborough and Staithes.  The inland waterways and boatyards of North Lincolnshire are also favourite locations. Jill favours domestic interiors,…

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New Display at Beverley Art Gallery

May 12, 2011

‘Spreading Light: The Champney Bequest and Adult Learners’ is the new display at Beverley Art Gallery, which features a collection of works produced by a long established Beverley Art Group, whose members have experienced mental health problems. Tutor, Alan Lewis, has taught the group for a number of years and also works as an attendant at the Gallery and Beverley Treasure House. The project was instigated by a Heritage Lottery…

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Public Services Opening Times Easter 2011

April 7, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council would like to advise residents of opening hours for venues, including leisure centres, libraries, museums, archive services and customer service centres during the Easter holidays and for the Royal wedding. From Friday, 22 April to Monday, 2 May, general opening times will be as follows for the council’s 11 leisure centres. Beverley Leisure Complex For specific pool opening times please check with the facility. Friday…

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New Works From Driffield Art Club at Beverley Art Gallery

March 23, 2011

Members of Driffield Art Club have submitted two pieces of recently produced artwork for a new exhibition, called For Art’s Sake, at Beverley Art Gallery, which opens on Saturday, 2 April. Founded in 1965, the club is well established in the community, with over 100 members.  The club meets monthly at Westgarth Community Centre, Mill Street, Driffield. There will be an open afternoon for the exhibition on Saturday, 2 April,…

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