Events

A talk on Stanley Spencer by Lauren Marohn, recipient of the MA bursary part-funded by the Friends. Lauren has provided this introduction: In my talk on 12 February, I will introduce and analyze Stanley Spencer’s The Deposition and the Rolling Away of the Stone. I will pay particular attention to Spencer’s chosen religious subject matter and […]

Visit to the Mary Delaney Exhibition at Beningborough Hall Laura Turner, formerly curator at York Art Gallery, will give a conducted tour of a photographic exhibition showcasing the work of Mary Delaney (1700-88). Already an accomplished needlewoman and artist, decorating walls, ceilings and mantelpieces and cutting silhouettes of family groups, at the age of 72 […]

Japanese traditional crafts and toys as a reflection of Japanese history, art and spirit. Seminar by Helena Cox, Curator, art historian and Friends' committee member. In this seminar, Helena will focus on an area of Japanese art and traditional culture which is often neglected and under researched. Based on her experience of working with one […]

The Friends of York Art Gallery are offering a seven day tour of Cornwall from 21-27 September 2025. Staying in Truro, this includes visits to St. Ives, Tremenheere Sculpture Garden, Kurt Jackson and Penlee House galleries and the Minack Theatre. Stopovers at Cheltenham en route allow for visits to Hestercombe Gardens, Tewkesbury Abbey, Coleton Fishacre […]