Past exhibitions and projects
Take a journey through our past exhibitions and projects with virtual tours, videos, and creative highlights. Explore some of the remarkable stories and collections that have captivated our visitors over the years.
Inside Out Project
The Inside Out Project brought treasures from our extensive collections directly into communities across Herefordshire. Using cutting-edge digital technology, this innovative project gave people a unique opportunity to explore museum objects in local spaces.
Learn more about Inside Out and watch the project's video to see how it brought history to life in new and exciting ways.
Grayson Perry: The Vanity of Small Differences
In December 2021, Hereford Art Gallery hosted Grayson Perry's The Vanity of Small Differences, a collection of six tapestries inspired by William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress. The exhibition explored themes of class mobility and the influence of social class on aesthetic taste.
We invited creative responses from the community, which resulted in the Herefordshire Gets Creative Exhibition. You can now view this work:
Learn more about Grayson Perry's tapestries on the Arts Council Collection website.
Ice Age Herefordshire Virtual Exhibition
From August to October 2020, our exhibition explored the Ice Age in Herefordshire. This exhibition highlighted:
- The formation of kettle holes or "Ice Age Ponds."
- The discovery of King Arthur's Cave and the fascinating animals that lived there.
- How the Ice Age shaped Herefordshire's landscapes.
This exhibition was part of a National Lottery-funded collaboration with organisations including Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Hereford College of Art, and Herefordshire Earth Heritage Trust.
Watch the exhibition video to discover fascinating Ice Age facts, or visit the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust website for more on Ice Age Ponds.
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens
Showcasing the photographic legacy of Derek Evans, this exhibition offered a rare glimpse into Herefordshire life from the 1940s to the 1970s. The exhibition featured:
- Original prints from Derek's archive, many unseen for over 50 years
- Priceless scenes of local life, capturing moments of history, culture, and community
Take a virtual tour of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens exhibition to relive the experience, or explore more of Derek Evans' work on the Herefordshire History website.