January 2026
As we move into the heart of winter and early signs of Spring, artists across the East Riding will be capturing the moods and atmosphere of the British seasons in a major new exhibition at Burton Constable Hall.
In a brand new collaboration, the ERA, one of the north’s largest art groups, has joined forces with Burton Constable Hall to take over the running of the historic Stables Gallery. The group is organising and overseeing an exciting series of nine back-to-back themed exhibitions, exclusively for its members, throughout the year.
The year launches with a six-week celebration – to be held February 3rd to March 15th - of our four very distinctive seasons through a variety of mediums and artistic styles.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with East Riding Artists to bring a full year of creative programming into the Stables Gallery,” said Alasdair Hutson, the Chief Executive of the Burton Constable Foundation. “Burton Constable Hall has always been a place where history, heritage and culture meet, and this collaboration will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy an ever-changing series of exhibitions by some of the region’s most talented artists. “
“This amazing opportunity will give ERA members a chance show-case their work at one of East Yorkshire’s most well-known historic venues,” said Chairman Larry Malkin. “We have more than 60 full members who will be able to take part in an on-going rolling programme of exhibitions for 2D and 3D works throughout the year, while associate members will be able to submit work to a two-week open exhibition in the middle of the summer season.”
The ERA’s reputation as a pro-active and well-respected art organisation has led to exhibitions in a growing number of prestigious Yorkshire venues, including Nunnington Hall, the Brynmor Jones Gallery at the University of Hull, Beverley Minster and Selby Abbey.
‘The Changing Season’ will be followed by ‘A Moment in Time’, commemorating 250 years since the death in 1776 of John Harrison, creator of the marine chronometer. The third exhibition, ‘Surface and Structure’, will explore texture, relief and layers.
Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan country house on the outskirts of Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, home to the Constable family for over 700 years. Visitors can explore 30 grand rooms filled with fine art, exquisite furniture, and decorative treasures, including the extraordinary Cabinet of Curiosities, featuring scientific instruments, antiquities, and natural history specimens. The surrounding parkland, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, offers scenic woodland trails, lakeside walks, and abundant wildlife.
The historic stables add another layer of interest, showcasing Billy the stable boy’s bedroom and the astonishing 60-foot sperm whale skeleton famously mentioned in Moby-Dick. After exploring, guests can relax at the Stables Kitchen with cake and coffee, rounding off a memorable visit.
Established in 1992, the Burton Constable Foundation preserves the hall, its collections, parkland, and outbuildings for public enjoyment, ensuring this remarkable historic house remains accessible and protected for generations to come.
For further press information or photographs please contact Heather Burton (hburton@heatherburtonartist.co.uk) or ERA Chairman Larry Malkin (larrymalkin@hotmail.co.uk).
For further quotes, please contact ERA Chairman Larry Malkin (larrymalkin@hotmail.co.uk).