The Summer Exhibition 2019 opened with a busy preview on last night between 6:30 and 8:30pm in the Long Gallery. Lots of the Friends and their partners (and friends) came along to enjoy a glass of wine and a chat on a beautiful summer evening. Several Friends were photographed by their work and we are … Continue reading Summer Exhibition 2019 is now on
Saturday 14th July was the hand-in day for pieces for the summer Exhibition 2019. The Hanging Committee curated and hung the exhibition on the same day. They go to great lengths to make the exhibition as cohesive as possibleand this can be quite a feat with the diversity of work both subject matter and media. … Continue reading Hand-in day and hanging the Summer Exhibition 2019
Welcome to the May Bulletin. This edition includes entry forms to the Friends Summer Exhibition which this year runs from 15th July to 3rd August. The hand in day is Saturday 13th July and full details are set out in the following pages. There was a very good turnout for the April Annual General Meeting. … Continue reading From the Friends Committee
BA Newcastle University Fine Art Degree Show 1st June to 15th June Out of Place A re-representation of 5 new contemporary art works. 29th June to 10th August Platform: Harriet Sutcliffe Exploration of the innovative exhibition of Richard Hamilton and Victor Pasmore. 29th June to 10th August. Gallery Opening Times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00 - … Continue reading What’s on at the Gallery?
Thank you to everyone who submitted images of their work for use on the new website and Facebook page. They are looking really strong. I have added these to an Image Credits page too along with links to the contributing artists websites. Talking of the new website, I have some last minute tinkering to do … Continue reading Brief update from our Social Media Co-ordinator
On the 11th May members enjoyed an exclusive lecture at the gallery delivered by Enrique Azocar, a Chilean/British artist. Enrique, who is a part time lecturer in Art and Drawing at Durham University, lives and works in Northumberland. He has worked on art educational programs for TWAM including work at the Laing Art Gallery. Enrique … Continue reading Report on CACH Lecture at the Gallery – 11th May 2019
Membership renewals were due on the 1st of January. (Note - If you joined after the end of September last your membership is already valid until 1 January 2020). Although the vast majority of members have renewed and we have quite a few new members, it is all too easy to forget to update your … Continue reading Your membership is important!
Saturday 8th June, 11.00--‐13.00, Learning Room, Hatton Gallery Dr Stephen Moonie is an art historian. He specialises in the art and theory of the post-war United States, with a particular interest in the discourse of Modernist painting in the 1950s and 1960s. More broadly, he is interested in art writing, aesthetics and contemporary painting. Previously, … Continue reading “Conceptual Art in Britain and the U.S.” a lecture by Dr Stephen Moonie
Saturday 22nd June, 13.00-15.00, Learning Room, Hatton Gallery Summer‐themed Weaving Janis is a designer and hand weaver of luxury fabrics with many years’ experience. Having completed an Honours Degree in Woven Textiles; she spends her days weaving her fabrics which are for sale, both direct and on line. She works on commissions as well as … Continue reading Weaving Workshop with Janis Embleton
The May 2019 FotH Bulletin is attached below. It includes details of Forthcoming talks and events. A note on membership Details and entry forms for this years Summer Exhibition. Read the May Bulletin online. Or download the .pdf version of the FOTH Bulletin May 2019
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