Events

A talk by Michael Smith on John Flaxman (1755-1826), the York-born sculptor whose portrait can be seen above the entrance to the Gallery. The speaker is a PHD student in […]

*** Fully booked *** ‘William Morris on the Wall’ a talk by Dr Imogen Hart This talk is designed to coincide with the exhibition ‘The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & […]

*** Fully booked *** Dr Stuart Calder, who will conduct this evening’s event, is founding member and the wine buyer for the York Medical Society Wine Club. He has been […]

December's Artwork of the Month talk will be given by Susannah Lyon-Whaley. Between Beauty and Empire: Rethinking Lely's Unidentified Child and Charlotte Fitzroy In the early 1670s, court artist Peter […]

The National Gallery exhibition ‘Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers’ (14 September to 19 January) covers the time van Gogh spent at Arles and at the asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Less well-known […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]