OPEN House: Listening, Gathering, Mirroring Islands
Free for Fruit Factory Guild members
Join artist Pheobe riley Law for a participatory listening workshop exploring sound, place, and the hidden environments that surround us.
Inspired by a sound walk created during a residency in Taalintehdas on the Finnish archipelago, this workshop invites participants to listen differently to Hull’s urban landscape through a series of guided listening exercises, collective sound walk. Beginning at Humber Street Gallery, we’ll tune into the city through a range of listening practices, using Jrf contact microphones, the naked ear, and radio receivers to uncover vibrations, atmospheres, and electromagnetic signals that often go unnoticed.
Drawing on ideas from psychogeography, the workshop explores how we construct our own “islands” through the sonic environments and localities we navigate in our daily lives. Together we’ll map, listen and reflect on the sounds that shape our experience of place.
This workshop is open to anyone curious about sound, listening, walking, or experiencing their surroundings in a different ways.
About Pheobe
Pheobe riley Law is an installation artist working across in sound, performance, sculpture, photography and moving image. She builds dialogues between different bodies, borders and devices to activate new relationships. She is particularly interested in non-human actors, inanimate objects, and how human activity is shaped by systems of boundary-creation. Through playful inversions, she highlights the object-hood of humanity and the agency of the “inanimate’’. Humber Street Gallery is currently supporting Pheoebe as part of a Holding Space residency.
Accessibility
Is Humber Street Gallery wheelchair accessible?
Yes. You can access every part of the gallery without steps. The entrance is level with the street, and there’s a lift to all floors, including the rooftop.
Do you have accessible toilets?
Yes. We have one all-gender accessible toilet on the ground floor with grab rails and emergency pull cords.
Can I bring my assistance dog?
Absolutely. We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and other trained assistance animals throughout the building.
Do you provide large print or accessible exhibition guides?
Yes. We offer large print as standard and Dyslexia-friendly versions of exhibition texts. You can pick them up in the gallery or download them from the exhibition pages of our website.
Is there somewhere quiet I can go if I need a break?
We know the gallery can sometimes feel busy or overwhelming. Ask a member of staff and we’ll help you find a quieter space to take a moment.
Do you offer sensory-friendly experiences?
Some exhibitions include sensory content and we have regular quiet hours. We also have ear defenders available to borrow at the front desk. If you need anything specific, get in touch before your visit. You can find details of our noisy and quiet hours at the top of this page.
Is there Blue Badge parking nearby?
Yes. There are Blue Badge parking bays on Humber Street and surrounding roads, just a short distance from the gallery.
Are your events and workshops accessible?
We aim to make all events as accessible as possible. Access details vary depending on the activity, so check individual listings or contact us with any questions.
What if I have an access need that’s not listed here?
We’re happy to chat and find ways to support your visit. You can call us, email us or drop in for a conversation.
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