Introducing 2026

Our ‘Introducing’ exhibitions are shows by locally based artists, offering the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional setting

For our 2026 ‘Introducing’ season, we present a diverse selection of emerging artists, including cartoon caricatures, fantasy illustration, large-scale expressive painting and wall-based painted sculpture.

Kevin Hornsey 

26 September to 17 October 2026

Scunthorpe writer and illustrator Kevin Hornsey invented character Jesse Rose, who he has brought to life with two books available on Amazon. These fantasy illustrations are the original artworks accompanying his books of Jesse Rose's adventures. Only seen in his books before, this is an opportunity for Kevin to reflect on these energetic pen & ink colour drawings as standalone artworks.  

Yen Ip

20 October to 7 November 2026

Yen Ip is a caricature cartoonist who is a former studio holder at our neighbouring arts venue, Fountain Arts in Scunthorpe. Yen is just about to embark on an MA Illustration course at Leeds Arts University. This timely exhibition will be his first solo show as his work enters an exciting new transitional phase. 

Amy Foster

10 November to 21 November 2026 

Amy Foster is an ornithology enthusiast and painter of birds based in Scunthorpe. Having recently exhibited in a 3 -person show at Fountain Arts, Amy continues to build on the development of her work from small bird paintings to large-scale cut-outs, on the way to an expanded 3D installation practice.

Mariia Moisienko

24 November to 12 December 2026

Mariia Moisienko is a Ukranian artist living and working in Hull. This year she has completed an MA in Creative Practice at UC Leeds. She works vigorously and expressively and her large-scale paintings explore themes ranging from the effects of war on humans and animals to the 80s phenomenon of New Romantic pop culture.