Ferens Art Gallery facts for kids
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| Established | 1927 |
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| Location | Queen Victoria Square, Hull |
The Ferens Art Gallery is a wonderful art gallery located in the city of Kingston upon Hull in England. It was made possible by a generous gift from Thomas Ferens, who donated the land and money for its creation. That's why the gallery carries his name!
The gallery first opened its doors in 1927. It was later updated and made bigger in 1991. Today, it holds many beautiful artworks in its permanent collection. It also hosts exciting temporary exhibitions that change over time.
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About the Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery is home to a wide range of art. You can see paintings, sculptures, and other amazing pieces. One famous painting in its permanent collection is a portrait of a young woman by the artist Frans Hals.
Over the years, the gallery has shown many special exhibitions. These have included displays about Queen Victoria and Hull. There have also been shows featuring works by artists like Ian McKeever and Francis Bacon. The gallery also has a special area just for kids. Plus, there's a popular cafe where you can grab a snack. The building itself is very important. It is known as a Grade II listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and special design.
In 2009, the gallery hosted an exhibition and live music event. This celebrated the 25th birthday of a nearby music venue called The New Adelphi Club.
Amazing Artworks Acquired
In 2013, the gallery added a very old and special painting to its collection. This painting was made in the 1300s by an artist named Pietro Lorenzetti. It shows Christ with Saints Paul and Peter. The gallery was able to buy this artwork with help from different groups. These included the Ferens Endowment Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund, and Art Fund.
A Big Makeover and Royal Visit
In May 2015, it was announced that the gallery would get a huge makeover. This £4.5 million renovation was planned so the gallery could host the famous Turner Prize in 2017. The Turner Prize is a big art award in the UK. Hull was chosen as the UK City of Culture for 2017, and hosting the prize was a major part of this celebration.
The gallery reopened on January 13, 2017, after its big renovation. On February 8, 2017, Charles, Prince of Wales (who is now King Charles III) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (now Queen Camilla) visited the gallery. They came to see all the wonderful changes that had been made.
In January 2018, the Hull City Council shared some exciting news. A record number of people visited the gallery in 2017. Over 519,000 visits were made that year!
Art in the Ferens Art Gallery
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Frans Hals, Portrait of a Young Woman (between 1655 and 1660)
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Frederic Leighton, Electra at the Tomb of Agamemnon 1869
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Elizabeth Thompson: The Return From Inkerman : oil painting (1877)
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Charles Edward Perugini, A Summer Shower c. 1888
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Alice Maud Fanner, Summer at Hampton Court, Oil on canvas (1898)
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John Lavery; A Still Morning (1917)
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Glyn Philpot: An Artist and The Rice Family (1920)
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Wright Barker: Farm Horses and a Foal at a Ford (c. 1915)
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