22 December 2016
Albert Moore: Of Beauty and Aesthetics
7 April 2017 – 1 October 2017
York Art Gallery presents the first monographic exhibition of York born artist Albert Joseph Moore since the memorial exhibition in 1894. Featuring more than 20 paintings and watercolours, it will highlight the beautiful and classical women for which the artist is most famous and demonstrate the modernity of …
2 December 2016
York Art Gallery has been nominated for the prestigious European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2017.
The gallery is the only British museum on the list of 46 nominees from 24 countries.
The winner will be announced on May 6 2017 at a special ceremony in Zagreb, Croatia.
This is the latest of several awards York Art Gallery …
30 November 2016
Artwork inspired by the ground-breaking medical and scientific research being undertaken at the University of York is to go on display at York Art Gallery next month.
Six artists were commissioned by the University of York’s Centre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders (C2D2) to produce the work, which highlights the powerful connection …
18 November 2016
CoCA is a new national resource which aims to encourage greater understanding and enjoyment of British studio ceramics. Formed mainly of large gifts from significant private collections and supported by extensive archives, CoCA presents exhibitions, displays, new acquisitions and commissions.
The Anthony Shaw Collection retains its special character as a collection responsive to innovation …
7 November 2016
Albert Moore: Of Beauty and Aesthetics
1 April 2017 – 1 October 2017
In Spring 2017, York Art Gallery will present the first monographic exhibition of York born artist Albert Joseph Moore since the artist’s death in 1893.
Featuring more than 20 paintings and watercolours, it will highlight the beautiful and classical women for which the artist is most famous and …
27 October 2016
On Saturday 19 November and Saturday 10 December 2016, YMT Cardholders will receive a 20% discount on their purchases rather than the usual 10%.
This will apply to all products on sale at the York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum, and the majority of products at York Art Gallery (exclusions apply – please ask a member of staff during …
10 October 2016
York Art Gallery has today been announced as the Family Friendly Museum 2016 by renowned charity Kids in Museums, sponsored by Philip Mould Gallery and Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
York Art Gallery came out on top against nine other museums and galleries in UK, including Egypt Centre Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Swansea), Hampton Court …
16 September 2016
Get your best smile and selfie-stick at the ready and follow the footprints around York to complete the brand new York Selfie Trail. Make It York has picked out the most iconic photo-spots in the city so you can take ten sensational selfies to make your Instagram followers swoon.
Ten of the most iconic …
13 September 2016
Be the among the first to see York Art Gallery’s new exhibition Flesh at an exclusive private viewing for YMT Card holders on 22 September 2016 from 2pm to 5pm.
Paintings by artists including Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin, Circle of Rembrandt and Francis Bacon will show how the body and …
8 September 2016
Since its formation in 2002 YMT has developed into an innovative, energetic and successful organisation responding creatively and positively to a demanding and fast changing environment.
YMT works closely with partners in York and the wider museums sector. We make a significant contribution to the economic and educational welfare of the City and wider region. …
