87 Explorers is an opportunity to be part of something new and unique in Hull.
Being an Explorer means you will discover, investigate, collaborate, and make exciting art in a professional gallery.
Kids ages 7-16 can gather weekly with us in our unique Studio, where they will have exclusive after-hours access to our exhibitions, and can get involved in a hands-on way.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Weekly sessions exploring traditional processes and new technologies including CGI, photography, video and sound, sculpture, drawing, and more
The chance to gain an Arts Award qualification
Unique creative experiences online, on site, and across the city
Collaboration with local and national artists and designers
The opportunity to gain first hand knowledge from artists and professionals about what it’s like to have a creative career
A supportive environment to make friends and share your interests
Support to develop and boost GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 portfolios
Opportunities to showcase work in exhibitions and presentations
Subsidised places available.
Please contact matt.fratson@artlinkhull.co.uk for more info.
Wednesdays
for 7-11s 4.30-6pm + 12-16s 6.30-8pm
starting Wednesday 15 October 2025
weekly for 9 weeks, ending 17th December
£10 / session for 9 sessions | £90 full term
Payment is not based on weekly attendance
Subsidised placements available (enquire here)
Develop fundamental skills from observational drawing and traditional processes through to 3D work and experimentation with CGI, video, sound, and more
Develop personal outcomes with the guidance of our Engagement Producer - artist and qualified teacher Matt Fratson
Gain insight into creative careers through collaboration with local and national artists and designers, plus exclusive trips and visits
Explore ways of extending 2D work by using digital platforms from Creative Cloud through to game development and programming software to create powerful visual experiences
Learn about new materials as well as innovative technologies and how they’re being used by contemporary artists
Boost GCSE and A-Level/college coursework with opportunities for 1-1 work with Matt
Tuesdays
for 12-16s 4.30-6pm
starting Tuesday 14 October 2025
weekly for 9 weeks, ending 16th December
£10 / session for 9 sessions | £90 full term
Payment is not based on weekly attendance
Subsidised placements available (enquire here)
Focus in on photography and lens-based media: learn about composition, manual settings, decision-making and build fundamental skills through the use of both digital and analogue film processes
Develop personal outcomes with the specialist, dedicated guidance of Hull-based photographer and educator Ruby Deverell
Collaborate on exciting location photography shoots across the city
Learn the use of Creative Cloud for photo editing and producing expressive digital manipulation
Investigate printing techniques and current, contemporary methods for presenting and sharing photographic work
Meet local and national photographers and artists and gain an understanding of creative career options
Develop an understanding of commercial or client-based, freelance and self-directed professional pathways
A school visit to 87 Gallery is an opportunity for students to tell us more about what they would like to see being made more available for them in the city, and which art subjects, techniques and processes they would be interested in learning, helping us to continue shaping our offer for young people across Hull and the East Riding.
Learn more about our current exhibition with an exclusive tour of the gallery and studio
Take part in a practical activity with a local artist
Learn more about creative careers and working in an arts organisation, with our Engagement Producer and the gallery team
Bookings available for Primary, Secondary and Post-16
We offer exciting Work Experience placements and welcome all interest from students to come and join our team for a week.
School Visits and Work Experience
Our Instagram
This is a channel that 87 Gallery Explorers use to share their processes and outcomes. It is co-curated by Explorers lead, Matt, and the two groups.
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