Monday 7 February 2011

Art in Yorkshire


Art in Yorkshire supported by Tate, is a year long celebration of the visual arts in 19 galleries throughout Yorkshire. Works from Tate's Collection of historic, modern and contemporary art will be showcased through a compelling programme of exhibitions and events.

A brand new microsite will be live on the 9th February 2011 so please come back to view. In the meantime, check out their booklet for full details of this exciting programme.

Participating Galleries & Museums

Arts Council Collection
Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford
Impressions Gallery, Bradford
National Media Museum, Bradford
Shandy Hall, Coxwold
Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate
Brontë Parsonage Museum, Haworth
Huddersfield Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton Le Hole

Harewood House, Leeds
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Leeds Art Gallery
Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
National Railway Museum, York
York Art Gallery
York St Mary's

Programme highlights

● David Hockney's multiple canvas East Yorkshire landscape, Bigger Trees near Warter showing at York, Hull and Bradford galleries.
● Tate's Henry Moore exhibition toured from Tate to Leeds Art Gallery
● ARTIST ROOMS exhibitions in Leeds (Damien Hirst) and Hull (Francesca Woodman)
● Key works by Barbara Hepworth and early 20th century British & European art at The Hepworth, opening in Spring 2011; British 20th century works loaned to the new exhibitions gallery at National Railway Museum, opening February.
● Engagement programmes focusing on contemporary artist and practitioner led events

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