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The AmberSide Collection
After months of planning and a huge collective effort, the AmberSide Collection has now moved to Newcastle University Special Collections. Built over more than five decades, the Collection grew from the work of the Amber Film & Photography Collective, founded in 1968, and Side Gallery, which opened in 1977. It grew through Amber’s own productions, … Continue reading The AmberSide Collection
Royal Scottish Academy Bicentenary Exhibition
Scott Gallery, Hawick Museum & Gallery: until 5 October A major exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is on show at Hawick Museum & Gallery, where visitors can explore two centuries of Scottish artistic achievement. Presented in partnership with Live Borders, Past, Present, Future: The Royal Scottish Academy in the … Continue reading Royal Scottish Academy Bicentenary Exhibition
Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail
The trail opens on July 15th and runs until September 14th. There are 43 large and 53 small Peter Rabbit™ sculptures displayed across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks, organised by and raising funds for St Oswald's Hospice who offers services to local adults, children and their families free of charge. It relies on … Continue reading Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail
Echoes of Peace – A Visual Dialogue
An exhibition by Rhonda Fenwick, Diana Raw, Marion Thompson Closing event Saturday 19 September 2-4pm, meet the artists Echoes of Peace - A Visual Dialogue is a conceptual art exhibition featuring the work of three women artists, each bringing her unique perspective on peace, harmony, and healing. Through diverse media and expressions, the exhibition invites … Continue reading Echoes of Peace – A Visual Dialogue
Beyond the Byre opens its doors
From humble beginnings at their dining room table in lockdown 2020 to a vibrant fixture at 6 Battle Hill, Hexham, Beyond The Byre and Company has officially put down roots. For Carolyn and David Asquith, the journey to their first permanent high street shop has been a labour of love. What started as a hobby … Continue reading Beyond the Byre opens its doors
Richard Hatton, “there were years of great work in him”
In my two previous articles on Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) I have provided some background to Hatton’s life and accomplishments. In the first article I described aspects of his journey from his beginnings as a student and teacher in Birmingham through to his final years as Durham University’s first Professor of Fine Art. The article … Continue reading Richard Hatton, “there were years of great work in him”
The Power of Posing:
The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard At the heart of this exhibition is The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard, one of seventeenth-century France's most celebrated portrait painters. Created at a time when portraiture was a powerful symbol of wealth, status and influence, the painting demonstrates how the artist carefully crafted every detail, from … Continue reading The Power of Posing:
Review of our workshop “Tree Decorations for a Summer Garden with Kath Price”
We had a very pleasant summery workshop on Saturday 25th July. Kath produced a wonderful array of fabrics and demonstrated how we could decorate plastic containers with the fabric and make a Wind Chime. Enjoyed by all. Jo Cousin Work from our tree decoration workshop
“Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
A talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson with lunch Saturday 28 November 2026, 12.00 - 3.00pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Dr Stephenson's talk from our WeGotTickets page. Please note, there is a £12 charge for this talk which includes lunch afterwards (£17 for non-members). This talk complements Dr Stephenson’s research … Continue reading “Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
“The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Join artist Donna Cheshire in a workshop inspired by her recent travels and observations “I’ve been travelling around a lot … Continue reading “The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
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