What’s on
Here are our current projects taking place in Humber Street Gallery and beyond, across our three strands; Arts Programming, Community Engagement & Learning and Artist Development.
Friday 3 October - Sunday 25 January
Incognito by Cosey Fanni Tutti
Incognito is the embodiment of multiple identities originally constructed by Cosey Fanni Tutti to function within the glamour industry between 1973 and 1981.
30 July, 24 September, 26 November, 28 January, 25 March,
Cultural Conversations
Every other month, Humber Street Gallery teams up with GF Smith to host Cultural Conversations, an evening designed to bring Hull’s creative scene together under one roof. These after-hours events are all about connection, inspiration, and celebrating the city’s buzzing arts and culture community and the creative industries.
Various
Bod Squad
Bod Squad sessions are designed for 12-16 year old artists and aim to widen and improve opportunities for young people to take part in creative activities outside of school.
Image @ James Mulkeen
Thursday 11 September - Thursday 16 October 2025
Early Bods
A series of exciting series of workshops for kids aged 0-5 at Humber Street Gallery led by artist Zivarna Murphy.
© Matt Walton
11 October, 8 November & 6 December
Sound Bath @ Humber Street Gallery
Join us for a 60-minute immersive sound bath in the unique setting of Humber Street Gallery with sound bath facilitator, Matt Walton.
From December 2024
INTER_CHANGE
INTER_CHANGE is our free 12-month talent development programme designed to build and strengthen professional creative practice for visual artists living in Hull and the surrounding areas.
This One's For Us © Jessy Zschorn
In progress since October 2020
Gipsyville
One of our social action sites, and an ongoing project working with local residents and artists. The area features a 120 meter-long mural by Andy Pea, and drop-in creative workshops and Coffee and Chats are held at Gipsyville Library.
Ongoing
DEAD BOD
Dead Bod, originally painted on a shed at Alexandra Dock in the 1960s, was a familiar sight for sailors and trawler-men sailing to and from Hull.
Thursday Lates: Emily Gray and Jamal Sterrett, 2022. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery © Luke Hallett
Thursday Lates
Each season, Humber Street Gallery showcases a new commission related to the themes of the exhibitions on display in Space 1 and 2.
Peel St Park Festival. Absolutely Cultured © Anete Sooda
In progress since October 2020
Spring Bank
One of our community engagement sites, and an ongoing project working with local residents and artists. We host Creative Workshops and Coffee and Chat sessions. Currently the area features artwork by Sergej Komkov and a mural by Lydia Caprani.
Saturdays, see this page for full list of dates
Saturday Sessions
Saturday Sessions are a newly commissioned series of free to attend live performances at Humber Street Gallery, from musicians studying at the University of Hull and working across the city.
Model City workshop, Absolutely Cultured © Thomas Arran
Ongoing
Learning Resources and Activities
Fun and family-friendly activities inspired by our past, present and future projects.