Date: 29 July 2026 Popular Japanese exhibition to open for additional days during summer holidays York Art Gallery’s popular Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print exhibition will be open for two additional days this summer, allowing extra time to see the incredible works on display before its departure at the end of August. The …
Date: 21 July 2026 Major exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of York-born designer and sculptor John Flaxman to open at York Art Gallery this autumn York Art Gallery is delighted to announce Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman, a major new exhibition opening on 18 September 2026 to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of one …
17 July 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize’s twentieth anniversary show now open at York Art Gallery. The Aesthetica Art Prize is open at York Art Gallery! The Prize, now in its twentieth year, showcases incredible talent from contemporary artists around the globe. Working across a range of mediums including digital media arts, the Prize supports York’s …
Date: 7 July 2026 Japanese celebration coming to York Art Gallery this August bank holiday! York Art Gallery will be celebrating the close of their current incredible exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Prints, during the August bank holiday 2026. With incredible Japanese-themed crafts and food, traditional harp playing and drumming sessions, as well as …
Date: 10 June 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize celebrates its twentieth year with new exhibition at York Art Gallery opening July 2026. The Aesthetica Art Prize is returning to York Art Gallery in time for summer 2026. The Prize, now in its twentieth year, showcases incredible talent from contemporary artists around the globe. Working across a range of mediums …
Date: 11 May 2026 Popular Health, Arts and Wellbeing Festival returns to York Museum Gardens. The York Health and Arts Mela is returning to York Museum Gardens for 2026. The Mela is a multicultural health and wellbeing festival that showcases a variety of traditional culture, food, music. This vibrant and diverse event establishes a sense of community and …
Date: 7 May 2026 Making more waves this May Half-Term at York Art Gallery Saturday 23 May – Sunday 31 May 2026 York Art Gallery is making the most of its iconic and incredibly popular Making Waves exhibition, showcasing a wide variety of Japanese artwork, including the recognisable ‘Great Wave’ by Hokusai, this May Half-Term. The woodblock prints serve as …
Date: 19 March 2026 Create the Wave! York Art Gallery’s Easter Programme 2026 Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April Inspired by Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print York Art Gallery is celebrating a hugely successful opening of a brand-new exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print! With world-famous prints such as Hoskusai’s ‘The Great …
Date: 3 February 2026 Enjoy York Art Gallery this Half-Term with workshops and crafting activities for the whole family. Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February 2026 This February Half-Term, celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at York Art Gallery and explore the incredible collection spanning 600 years. Wander through stunning exhibitions such as Harold Gosney: Materials and Making and discover amazing art in …
Date: 8 December 2025 Japanese Prints in York: Full Details Revealed York Art Gallery, Opening February 2026 ‘Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print’ will take centre stage at York Art Gallery from 27 February – 30 August 2026 in a stunning display of Japanese art and culture. Over 100 striking and iconic works from renowned artists, including Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa …
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