What’s on
Absolutely Cultured is a cultural development organisation passionate about the ability that arts and culture have to be a vehicle for change.âŻÂ
Here are our current projects taking place across our three strands; Programming & Curating, Social Action & Volunteering and Talent Development & Learning.
Floodlights, 2021. Absolutely Cultured © Tom StevensâŻ
22-24 October 2021
FloodLights
Brand new projection and light installations commissioned by Absolutely Cultured, exploring the city of Hull's relationship to water.
Kristin McGuire © Studio McGuire / Nikki Rummer © Camilla Greenwell
25-26 November 2021
An evening of physical performance with Kristin McGuire and Nikki Rummer
Absolutely Cultured is proud to present a double bill of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull.
Installation view. HSG Open Call - Season Two. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2021. © Jules Lister
6 October - 24 December 2021
HSG Open Call - Season Three
HSG Open Call invites artists, printmakers and designers to submit pre-existing limited editions and original artworks to be displayed for free on the walls outside of our Humber Street Gallery spaces.
Yoga @ Humber Street Gallery. Creative Hull, 2021. Courtesy of Absolutely Cultured © James Mulkeen
Wednesdays, from 3 November
Yoga @ Humber Street Gallery
Humber Street Galleryâs weekly yoga classes offer a unique setting to practice - it's a yoga studio like no other!
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Managing yourself as a creative
Are you a freelancer, artist or creative? Interested in finding out how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, set boundaries and work with Unions? Join us for a conversation where we will explore these topics.
© Funke Alafiatayo
15 September 2021 - 9 January 2022
In Conversation as Collective Strategy
Other Cinemas with Black Heritage Collective, An Untold Story Voices and Cinenova platform the work of community education, campaign, and transformative justice organising that exists in Hull.
Jasleen Kaur, Be Like Teflon, installation view, 2021. Courtesy of the artist and Copperfield, London
22 September - 24 December 2021
Flesh ânâ Blood, Jasleen Kaur
This new body of work by Jasleen Kaur for Humber Street Gallery explores our relationship with visceral emotions such as grief and ecstatic healing.
An evening with Tamar & Jo, 2021. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery © Tom Arran
One Thursday, monthly
Thursday Lates
One Thursday a month, Humber Street Gallery is showcasing new commissions relating to the themes of exhibitions on display in Space 1 and 2.
Tuesday 7 December 2021
Creative Case for Diversity: An Introduction
Diversity and equality are crucial to arts and culture. Join us for this online discussion where we will Introduce Art Council England's 'Creative Case for Diversity'.
© Kat Griffin
Saturday 29 January 2022
Sound Bath @ Humber Street Gallery
Join us for a 90-minute immersive sound bath in the unique setting of Humber Street Gallery with sound healing specialist, Kat Griffin.
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Working with Children and Young People
Join us for this online conversation where we discuss the Ins and outs of working with young people.
Fruit Factory Network site visit to Bloc Projects, Sheffield © Absolutely Cultured
June 2021 - May 2022
INTER_CHANGE
INTER_CHANGE is a new 12-month programme supporting local creatives at the start of their careers and across all artforms, offering professional assistance and guidance.
Peel Street Park Mural, Lydia Caprani. Absolutely Cultured © Gerry Smyth
In progress since October 2020
Spring Bank
One of our social action sites, and an ongoing project working with local residents and artists. Currently it features artwork by Sergej Komkov and a mural by Lydia Caprani.
Imagination Alley, Absolutely Cultured © Tom Arran
In progress since October 2020
Gipsyville
One of our social action sites, and an ongoing project working with local residents and artists. Currently the area features a 120 metre-long mural by Andy Pea, and drop-in creative sessions are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 10am-12pm 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.
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.