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Projects & Events 2026
In 2026 we have been connecting more closely with students at different stages of their arts education, and exploring how we hold space for multiple residencies alongside exhibitions.
Find more info on some of these projects by clicking on the image.
Brilliance in Darkness 21st December 2025-4th January 2026
A collaboration between HARI and AiR Linda King to explore qualities of dark and light, with additional interventions by other artists.
Taking place over the 3 Sundays of Winter Solstice to Epiphany, first with a gathering at Rudston Monolith, then two meetings in the darkness of HARI.
Laura Gozlan: 5x Art Films Monday 9th February 2026
First in the Cross Continent Curation programme (led by Andrew Hodgson), French artist Gozlan showed the mesmerising first 4 short films and current work-in-progress in her ongoing series. Laura and Andrew joined us online for a fascinating conversation and audience Q&A – from her Paris studio!
Research In Practice 2026 27th-31st March 2026
An exhibition of the Research Posters produced across the 3 year groups of Hull School of Art & Design Fine Art Degree students.
The show was curated and installed by 1st Yr (Level 4) Degree students, who created a room within the space by hanging the posters from girders.
Daily Offerings 18th-19th April 2026
HARI's self-directed Artist in Residence Linda King brought another thoughtful nature/season inspired intervention to HARI's industrial space –marking the changing light and softness brought by Spring to it.
Visitors were invited to sit and to interact with the elements of the piece.
HSAD Student Takeover Wednesday 22nd-Tuesday 28th April
After experiencing the properties of the space when installing the Research Posters, the 1st Yr students returned to create individual micro-exhibitions of their own work. Briefed to respond to the space with low impact on it, they interestingly utilised its architecture and furniture for a cohesive show.
Open Studios Saturday 2nd May 2026
HARI participated again in the yearly OS event convened by Humber St Gallery, with the 8 current Artists in Residence sharing their ongoing work with visitors throughout the day – each with a showcase of their work and invitations to discuss their research and practice enquiries.
Un:Fashioned 15th-31st May 2026
An exhibition of beautiful high quality works by 11 members of Atelier 8. Fashion & Textiles Society, who are also based in the growing arts and culture hub at 25 Francis Street! Pieces ranged from toiles to kimonos to millinery, with 2 performance pieces further enriching launch night.
Before the Breakthrough 6th-11th June 2026
A varied exhibition of accomplished works in installations by the 7 Foundation Diploma students from Ron Dearing UTC. With this show they graduated from the college, to move on to universities. All works wowed, and the students professionally spoke to the many visitors they received.
Film & Live Art Night Friday 20th June 2026
A fantastic night comprising a double-bill of Hull's premier screening of We're Making A Film About Mark Fisher and Hotel Zimmer performance by Roney FM. Two fascinatingly thought-provoking works that reminded us to challenge and interrogate, to speak and to create.
Ruins of the Present 11th-19th June 2026
An ongoing artistic research project into the environmental and material consequences of sand mining in Dar es Salaam. Through photography, moving image, sound, text and archival research, it traces how the extraction of sand reshapes the relationship between people, matter, place.
The Space Between 25th-26th July 2026
A takeover by Art MA / MFA students from York St John University and Hull College Arts Institute with opportunities to experiment and network in HARI. They brought existing works to creatively install, and made new work that responded to the space, with public social, Artist Talks and discussions.