What's on
What's on at our venues
What's on
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Our central Leeds venue is a world recognised centre for the study and enjoyment of sculpture. Hosting a varied programme of exhibitions and events, the Henry Moore Institute is also home to an invaluable sculpture research library and archive.
Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness
8 July – 30 October 2022
Exhibition in our Main Galleries
This exhibition of new and recen...
Archive Lives Part 2: Documenting Women's Sculptural Practices in Britain, 1963-1993
25 June – 25 September 2022
Archive Lives explores ...
Sleep in Witness family events
Free engagement activities in our galleries for people of all ages to engage with sculpture.
Differencing the Canon: Methods of Researching and Archiving Women's Sculptural Practices
Friday, 23 September 2022
In-person one-day conference 9:30am - 7pm
Join us for this conference with...
Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness - Research Events
Join us for a series of free online and in-person events celebrating the work and themes of Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness.
Family drop-in: Wire Waves
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
In-person workshops, 11:00am - 4:00pm. Free, no booking required, just drop in.
Family Workshop: Roots of Inspiration
Thursday, 25 August 2022
In-person workshops, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30 - 3:30pm. Free, but booking required.
Sleep in Witness: panel discussion
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Live online discussion via Zoom, starting at 6pm. Part of our Sleep in Witness events series.
Exhibition tour of Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
In-person exhibition walk through, starting at 6pm. Part of our Sleep in Witness events series.
Lungiswa Gqunta in conversation with Melanie Keen
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Live online discussion via Zoom, starting at 6pm. Part of our Sleep in Witness events series.
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Experience Henry Moore's iconic work against the backdrop of the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a visit to the artist's former home, studios and sculpture garden.
All the World's a Stage: Henry Moore and the Performing Arts
Thursday, 11 August 2022
11am - 4pm
Open Archive drop in session, fr...
Conference: Shaping The Future That Was
Friday, 2 September 2022
10:15am - 5:00pm
An academic conference with inte...
All the World's a Stage: Henry Moore and the Performing Arts
Thursday, 13 October 2022
11am - 4pm
Open Archive drop in session, fr...
News from the Foundation
Hew Locke: Foreign Exchange
Thursday, 16 June 2022
The Henry Moore Foundation is proud to support the launch of Foreign Exchange, a temporary public artwork by acclaimed artist Hew Locke which reimagines Birmingham's Queen Victoria sculpture.
Henry Moore Foundation announces new Artist in Residence partnership
Thursday, 16 June 2022
The Henry Moore Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale School of Art, with sculptor Cristóbal Gracia the first Artist in Residence in this new programme.
Call for papers: Differencing the Canon
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
We are current accepting proposals for our upcoming conference Differencing the Canon: Methods of Researching and Archiving Women's Sculptural Practices. Deadline to apply: Monday 4 July 2022.
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is recruiting Volunteer Guides and Gardeners
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
We are looking to grow our team of dedicated Volunteer Guides, to lead tours for adult groups and school parties, and Volunteer Gardeners, to help maintain the 70 acres of sculpture gardens designed by Moore.
Shortlist unveiled for Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
The Henry Moore Foundation has shortlisted six architectural practices for a proposed redevelopment of the Sheep Field Barn Gallery at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire.
Feeling Her Way: Sonia Boyce
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
We are proud to have supported Sonia Boyce's exhibition Feeling Her Way for the British Pavilion at this year's 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by the British Council.
Henry Moore Worldwide
Hundreds of Henry Moore's works can be seen on permanent display in galleries and public spaces across the world. We also help to curate numerous touring exhibitions each year to help bring Moore's work to as wide an audience as possible.
