What's on

About our exhibitions

List of Current exhibitions

  1. A small clay sculpture of a person building themselves out of raw clay. An abstract painting in shades of orange and a figure sculpture can be seen in the background.
    Now showing

    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.
    Gallery opening times: 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 close-up shot of a handmade dog puppet, dressed in a blue coat and patterned dress, standing against a pink wall. A painted dog figure is visible in the background.
    Now showing

    Annie Montgomerie: Missies and Nippers

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    Following her sell-out show Hand Me Downs in 2022, Annie Montgomerie returns to YSP with a new exhibition Missies and Nippers.
    Gallery opening times: 10.00–18.00
  4. A person sits sketching in a bright, airy corridor of a museum. Large, colourful, sculptural artworks hang from the ceiling, creating a dynamic display.
    Now showing

    Jakob Rowlinson: ROTATOR

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    Jakob Rowlinson presents three large-scale leather sculptures that act as guardians of the threshold between indoors and outdoors at YSP Centre.
    YSP Centre open 10.00–18.00
  5. 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 turquoise metal frame holds a collection of brightly coloured, tubular objects – orange, red, green, and pink – within a wire basket. The artwork is displayed on a plain white wall.
    Upcoming

    Olivia Bax: Double Take

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    Double Take is a colourful new exhibition of 20 new and recent sculptures by Olivia Bax.
    Gallery open 11.00–16.00
  2. A woodcut illustration depicting two rabbits amidst a moonlit landscape with a church and a statue. The text reads “If a hare departs, between two lovers, it’s love for life.”
    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.
  3. 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 2027.