The Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield An award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire.
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Named after Barbara Hepworth, the gallery is home to Wakefield's art collection and is one of the founding partners of Yorkshire Sculpture International. 'The most significant and exciting places for sculpture in Europe' Will Gompertz, Former Arts Editor, BBC / 'One of the finest contemporary art spaces not only in the region, but the whole of the UK' Yorkshire Post

In Bangladesh, snakes hold a complex and deeply rooted significance that blends religious mythology, folklore, and fear,...
02/09/2026

In Bangladesh, snakes hold a complex and deeply rooted significance that blends religious mythology, folklore, and fear, particularly in rural areas. They are simultaneously revered as divine, sacred creatures associated with fertility and protection, and feared as dangerous beings.

A Naga, Sanskrit for snake, is a divine or semi-divine half-human, half-serpent being in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They inhabit the netherworld, acting as nature spirits and guardians of water, fertility and treasures.

The form of the serpent, or Naga, recurs throughout our current exhibition, Mrinalini Mukherjee: Unbound Forms - Women Sculptors of India and Bangladesh. In particular, it recurs across Mrinalini Mukherjee and Novera Ahmed’s work, both artists using the snake to symbolise the duality between power and nature.

Un serpent nommé désir (A snake called desire), Novera Ahmed, 1972, bronze © The Musee Novera Ahmed. Image by Michael Pollard.

Find out more: https://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/mrinalini-mukherjee/

Stay dry this evening at The Hepworth Wakefield ☔️It’s our last late opening of the week and also the last chance to try...
30/08/2026

Stay dry this evening at The Hepworth Wakefield ☔️

It’s our last late opening of the week and also the last chance to try our BBQ menu!

Choose from our house cheeseburger, miso mushroom burger, bavette and fries, all washed down with locally brewed beer from Lost Cause Brewing Co or a refreshing spritz.

If you’re heading to Tileyard North for Futuresound Live, make it an evening full of culture with a discounted ticket to our exhibitions which will be open until 7pm tonight, along with our café and shop.

Use promo code FUTURESOUND at the Welcome Desk or online for a £10 exhibition ticket, valid 30th August 10am-7pm. Wakefield residents go free 👀

Book now: https://hepworthwakefield.org/events/

Heading to Tileyard North’s gigs over the next few days? We’re open until 7pm every night through to 30th August 🌞Enjoy ...
28/08/2026

Heading to Tileyard North’s gigs over the next few days? We’re open until 7pm every night through to 30th August 🌞

Enjoy our delicious new bbq menu with a spritz or locally brewed beer, explore our current exhibitions and browse our shop full of independent makers before you head over to boogie at Live at Tileyard North.

Entry to our exhibitions is free for Wakefield residents and if you’re visiting from outside of Wakefield, use promo code FUTURESOUND for a £10 exhibition ticket (valid 27, 28, 29 and 30 August, 10am - 7pm). Tickets can be booked on arrival at the gallery or online: https://hepworthwakefield.org/events/

1. Parent I, Parent II and Young Girl by Barbara Hepworth captured by Chris Ashford
2. Jean Arp and Louise Giovanelli by Paul Melling
3. OBD
4. Barbara Hepworth’s tools, part of The Hepworth Family Gift by Shaheen Chand
5. Conscious Minds Yorkshire
6. Our Anthea Hamilton: Daydreamer’s Wavy Boot artist edition captured by Katie Louise
7. The Hepworth Family Gift by Ms BB Supernature Boss

Got tickets for Live at Tileyard North over the August bank holiday weekend? Make The Hepworth Wakefield your opening ac...
28/08/2026

Got tickets for Live at Tileyard North over the August bank holiday weekend? Make The Hepworth Wakefield your opening act!

On 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th August, our exhibitions, café and shop will remain open until 7pm ahead of gigs by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Fratellis, Ocean Colour Scene and The Vaccines at our neighbours Tileyard North.

Escape the rain and explore world-class art, visit our award-winning shop and enjoy a pre-gig BBQ menu in our café. If it's sunny, relax in our garden or on the café terrace.

Exhibition entry is free for Wakefield residents. If you’re visiting from outside of Wakefield, use promo code FUTURESOUND for a £10 exhibition ticket (valid 27, 28, 29 and 30 August, 10am – 7pm). Valid online to in person.

Plan your visit at https://hepworthwakefield.org/news/make-the-hepworth-wakefield-your-opening-act/

Photo: Joanne Crawford

Throwback to the Retro Defenders shoot at the gallery last November 📸Our award winning, David Chipperfield-designed buil...
25/08/2026

Throwback to the Retro Defenders shoot at the gallery last November 📸

Our award winning, David Chipperfield-designed building has over 1,600 square metres of light-filled gallery spaces, stunning contemporary public areas and event spaces varying in style, alongside our Tom Stuart-Smith garden, ready for you to hire for your event, film or photoshoot.

The wider site comprises an imposing pedestrian bridge with views to the River Calder and local boatyard and we can accommodate all sizes and types of filming, photography and launches.

Centrally located within the UK, The Hepworth Wakefield is at the heart of the North of England in West Yorkshire. We are located just a 5-minute drive from the M1 and a mainline route from London Kings Cross.

The gallery benefits from its own car park which can be used by your guests. The site has a private access road, ideal for supporting test drives.

Images courtesy of Retro Defenders.

Find out more: https://hepworthwakefield.org/hire/filming-photography-launches/

Make the most of the last week of the summer holidays at our Soap Carving, Hepworth Hats and Sculpt in Ink family worksh...
24/08/2026

Make the most of the last week of the summer holidays at our Soap Carving, Hepworth Hats and Sculpt in Ink family workshops 🎨

Kids can follow in the footsteps of Barbara Hepworth in our Soap Carving workshop, making their own Hepworth-inspired carved artwork using soap and wooden tools to scrape, make holes, shapes and add texture. Soap Carving sessions will be held on Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th August, 11am-4pm.

You can transform yourself into a sculpture in Hepworth Hats this Wednesday 26th August, 11am-4pm, or play and create with ink inspired by our art in our Sculpt in Ink workshop on Sunday 30th August, also 11am-4pm.

Plan your visit: https://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/summer-holidays/

Planning a visit to Futuresound Live at Tileyard North over the August bank holiday weekend? Make The Hepworth Wakefield...
21/08/2026

Planning a visit to Futuresound Live at Tileyard North over the August bank holiday weekend? Make The Hepworth Wakefield your opening act 🕺

On 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th August, our exhibitions, gallery, garden cafés and shop will remain open until 7pm with a brand new summer BBQ!

Explore world-class art, visit our award-winning shop then head to our garden to relax with a BBQ, spritz and beers from Lost Cause Brewery – all served from the garden café. The main gallery café will also be serving drinks on its terrace until 7pm.

Entry is free for Wakefield residents and if you’re visiting from outside of Wakefield, use promo code FUTURESOUND for a £10 exhibition ticket (valid 27, 28, 29 and 30 August, 10am – 7pm). Tickets can be booked online or on arrival at the gallery: https://hepworthwakefield.org/events/

Please note that the BBQ is subject to weather conditions.

Joining us for Tom Stuart-Smith and Katy Merrington in conversation in October? You might like our two course lunch cele...
21/08/2026

Joining us for Tom Stuart-Smith and Katy Merrington in conversation in October? You might like our two course lunch celebrating the flavours and seasonal ingredients of autumn 🥕

On Friday 9th October, choose from a main course and dessert from our set menu, soon to be released, for a 12pm or 1.15pm sitting.

Delicious vegetarian options will also be available and if you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know or contact us prior to booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Book your slot now: https://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/autumn-lunch/

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Gallery Walk
Wakefield
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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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