Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print 27 February – 30 August 2026 Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print explores the history and development of Japanese woodblock printing, revealing its origins and techniques alongside the influence of nature, society and cultural change on this art form. Opening 27 February 2026, this major exhibition covers over 300 years of printing …

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Harold Gosney: Materials and Making 15 November 2025 – 28 June 2026 Included in general admission | Book now Titled ‘Materials and Making’, this exhibition is a celebration of the work of renowned Yorkshire sculptor and artist, Harold Gosney (born 1937), who has spent over 65 years creating mixed media art pieces.  The exhibition explores Gosney’s expert experimentation with various types of …

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Future Tense: Art in the Age of Transformation 19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026 | Included in general admission Book now Running throughout the autumn and winter of 2025, Future Tense is an exhibition dedicated to celebrating contemporary artists, presented alongside the Aesthetica Art Prize throughout the ground floor of York Art Gallery. Contemporary artists Squidsoup and Liz West are set …

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Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026 | Included in general admission Book now The Aesthetica Art Prize returns to York Art Gallery from 19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026. Celebrating its 19th anniversary, the Prize supports the work and creativity of a wide range of incredible contemporary artists, all working across different art forms and attracting national and international attention and …

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Now Open | Included in general admission Book now The internationally renowned Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) at York Art Gallery has undergone a major redisplay of its ceramics collection. Not a Pot, the new exhibition showcases the wide range of sculptural pottery in York Art Gallery’s collection. Marking the passing of one of the …

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Harland Miller at York Art Gallery 14 March – 31 August 2025 Book here Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller returns to York Art Gallery this March to present a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned ‘Letter Paintings’ series. Inspired by his upbringing in 1970s Yorkshire and an itinerant lifestyle in New York, …

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The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. 27 September 2024 – 23 February 2025 Included in general admission, book here Showcasing over 130 works from the archives of Morris & Co., the original home of the Arts & Crafts textile designer, William Morris, this inspirational exhibition will celebrate the designer, his work, influence and legacy in UK wallpaper innovation. Featuring prints …

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National Treasures: Monet in York ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ 10 May – 8 September 2024 Book now Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery on 10 May 2024. Painted by one of the founders of the Impressionist movement Claude Monet (1840-1926), ‘ …

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The Aesthetica Art Prize 2024 16 February – 21 April 2024 Book now York Art Gallery will host the Aesthetica Art Prize for the twelfth year this February. The exhibition features the work of 20 artists covering a vast range of media, from drawing to large-scale sculpture to digital media. The Aesthetica Prize champions some of the world’s most significant …

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Special Exhibition 27 October 2023 – 28 January 2024 Tickets £7 per person Book tickets here  Discover some of the most compelling up-and-coming names in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside works by celebrated artists within the British Museum collection of prints and drawings.  These new acquisitions include works by some of the youngest living artists ever collected by the …

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