What's on

About our exhibitions

List of Current exhibitions

  1. A person with long, grey hair sits on a chair in a workshop, carefully working with thick ropes. Surrounding them are large, woven structures and tools, creating a creative and industrious atmosphere. Natural light filters through the space.
    Now showing

    LR Vandy: Rise

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    Rise is an ambitious first solo museum exhibition by LR Vandy, created for The Weston Gallery.
    Gallery opening time: 11.00–16.00
  2. A woman wearing black works on a large installation made from twisting textile forms, in a brightly lit gallery space.
    Now showing

    Nicola Turner: Time’s Scythe

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    Time’s Scythe is a brand-new installation by British artist Nicola Turner that breathes new life into the 18th-century Chapel.
    Gallery opening time: 11.00–16.00
  3. A woman wearing an orange vest looks at a group of colourful frames artworks displayed in a grid on a grey wall.
    Now showing

    Louise Lockhart: Cake Crumbs and Lemonade

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    Cake Crumbs and Lemonade will be the largest solo exhibition to date by illustrator Louise Lockhart.
    Gallery opening time: 10.00–16.00
  4. A shelf displaying a series of vessels made from bark and other natural materials.
    Now showing

    YSP MADE x Design-Nation Showcase

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    YSP continues its mission to support independent makers with the biannual MADE showcase, in collaboration with Design-Nation for Spring 2026.

Future exhibitions

  1. A life-sized sculpture of a figure covered in intricate body art and clay, standing confidently. The figure is adorned with numerous pins radiating from the head, and white ribbons hang from the waist, set against a dark background.
    Upcoming

    Hold to This Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection

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    Headlining our 2026 programme is a major presentation of work by contemporary Indigenous American artists from Tia Collection.
  2. A vibrant, abstract wall sculpture featuring a central face surrounded by an array of red and brown feathers. The piece combines intricate patterns and textures, creating a striking visual impact against a plain white background.
    Upcoming

    Jakob Rowlinson: ROTATOR

    From 18 July 2026
    Jakob Rowlinson will present three large-scale leather sculptures that act as guardians of the threshold between indoors and outdoors at YSP Centre.
  3. An art installation featuring a large black-and-white mural of a tree, a wooden bench, and various sculptures. The space includes a white pedestal displaying a red fabric piece and photographs arranged on a nearby shelf.
    Upcoming

    Andi Walker: Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort

    Summer 2026
    Leeds-based artist Andi Walker presents Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort, a new outdoor sculpture to be revealed in summer 2026.
  4. A group of animal figures dressed in vintage dolls clothing.
    Upcoming

    Annie Montgomerie: Missies and Nippers

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    Following her sell-out show Hand Me Downs in 2022, Annie Montgomerie will be back next summer with a new exhibition Missies and Nippers.
  5. Upcoming

    Jim Ever

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    Following a two week residency, Yorkshire Graduate Award 2025 recipient Jim Ever presents a brand new exhibition inspired by the YSP landscape.
  6. A vibrant illustration featuring three puffins on a cliff adorned with flowers. In the background, a lighthouse stands on a rocky shore, while seagulls soar above. A small boat navigates the choppy waters, surrounded by a dramatic coastal landscape.
    Upcoming

    Angela Harding: A Chronicle of Birds and Beasts

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    Ten years after Angela Harding's first exhibition at YSP, we are thrilled to be welcoming her back in winter 2026.
  7. A man with braided hair is holding a sheer, light-coloured fabric in front of him. He appears contemplative, with his eyes closed, and is dressed in a simple, flowing garment. The background is plain and neutral, enhancing the focus on him.
    Upcoming

    Thabo Mkwananzi: LALELA

    Summer 2027
    Huddersfield-based musician and artist Thabo Mkwananzi will create a new participatory project inspired by Bantutronic philosophy for YSP in 2026.