News Roll

We are delighted to share that the winner of the public vote in the Humber to The Wash exhibition is Abby Wall with her painting, “Please Give Me Space”. Abby was also the joint winner of the Emerging Artist Prize making this an incredibly successful exhibition for her! “I’d like to say a huge thank...

It’s here! The September to December edition of Inside magazine has landed. This is full of exciting information about upcoming exhibitions and shows this autumn, including our fantastic festive line-up. There’s details of workshops, events such as Open Studios and the Christmas Art Market plus upda...

We are delighted to once again be taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days! Join us for a heritage film screening, guided tours and a kids’ self-guided trail of the museum and  don’t forget to also head up to Baysgarth House for an “Access All Areas“ event during the festival!  You can pick up ...

Last week we were joined by Finlay Hanson who did some work experience with us. We put him through his paces in various areas of the building including the Craft Gallery, the Coffee Shop, reception, archives and marketing. He really impressed us with his positive, friendly attitude and willingness t...

We are pleased to share that Open Studios will return this September on Saturday, 27 and Sunday 28. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the workspace of some of the Studio Artists who are based here. The artists will be situated in their studios for the weekend ready to welcome visitors and d...

Have you voted for your favourite artwork in this year’s Humber to The Wash Open Exhibition yet?On your next visit to The Ropewalk, make sure you browse both the Artspace and Gallery One and admire all the incredible art on display, from both professional and amateur artists living or working in the...

This month the Hallmark Room is dedicated to the work of Janis Goodman has worked as a printmaker in Leeds for over thirty years.She has a background in architecture and alongside this worked as a cartoonist, with work published in Spare Rib and the New Statesman. She moved from London in 1982 to wo...