E X H I B I T I O N

Different by Design

An exhibition in collaboration with Matthew’s Hub

18 January - 29 March 2025

Launch 17 January 2025 | 6-8 PM (FREE)
87 Princes Avenue, Hull HU5 3QP

  • Matthew’s Hub is a charity that supports autistic people and those with ADHD who live in Hull and East Yorkshire.

  • This exhibition brings together 10 artists and collectives who are members of Matthew’s Hub to celebrate 10 years of the charity.

  • The exhibition includes photography, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, digital art and works on paper.

  • Many of the artworks in the exhibition speak about neurodiversity in different ways. Some emphasise the importance of feeling safe in natural or domestic spaces. Other artworks reveal feelings of isolation or frustration. 

  • Some neurodivergent people make art as a solitary practice, while others use it as a way of coming together. This exhibition celebrates both of these approaches to making.

  • Exhibiting artists are Andrew Chalk, Gabriel Brew, Karl Brown, Max Osborne, Nadine Storrer, Rachel Hickingbotham, Ashley Hope, and Sonya Lopez, Richard Reuben, Shannon Green, Suzella Bone and Victoria Davies

About Matthew’s Hub

Matthew’s Hub is a charity that supports autistic people, those with ADHD, and people who are waiting for a diagnosis. They have over 1500 members over the age of 13 from across Hull and East Yorkshire.

The charity was named after an autistic man called Matthew Battye who loved bell-ringing, martial arts, trains and gardening.

Matthew’s Hub employs autistic and neurodivergent people. They support neurodivergent people to best understand their autism and ADHD through peer mentorship, and deliver training to a wide range of people. In addition, Matthew's Hub offers members opportunities to develop new skills and socialise.

If you are autistic, have ADHD, or are waiting for a diagnosis, we encourage you to become a member of Matthew’s Hub and join our community.

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Please note, during the films there are references to sex acts.
Due to the running time of the films, the last entry to the Gallery will be 4pm to ensure you have enough time to enjoy the exhibition.

VISITING SAFELY 

  • Hand sanitiser will be provided and regular use is encouraged

  • If you are not feeling well, have been advised to isolate, or fall into a vulnerable or at risk group, please help keep yourself and others safe by staying home

  • For more information about our Covid-19 guidelines, please email us.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

  • Automatic door

  • A lift (available for access use only)

  • Hand sanitiser dispensers provided in the gallery

  • Disabled Toilet facilities

  • Staff are unable to take personal belongings such as bags or coats

Have a question or want to discuss access needs? Contact us.