Mike Collier is a lecturer, writer, curator and artist. He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths College before being appointed Gallery Manager at the ICA in London. He subsequently became a freelance curator and arts organiser, working extensively in the UK and abroad. In 1985, he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne to run the Arts Development … Continue reading Mike Collier – a profile
On 19th November, local milliner Margaret Woodliff Wright came in to talk to the Friends about her work. The following responses to her talk are from two of our fellow members: A talk by Margaret Woodliff Wright Margaret introduced her talk by showing a video about the large variety of hats that were available. Margaret … Continue reading The Northumberland Milliner reviewed… twice
Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for art: I’m an outdoor landscape painter which involves painting directly from life on location in the open air or ‘en plein air’, a French term coined by the Impressionists. My passion for art was fostered throughout my education. I did a foundation Fine … Continue reading December’s Featured Friend – Stuart Jones
International artist's residencies - working on site A talk by Chris Jones, Professor of Fine Art Practice, Newcastle University Saturday 11th January 11am. Learning Room at the Gallery. Chris will talk about residences he has held overseas in Australia, Norway, Japan and China.
This is the second of the printmaking courses offered by Vhairi Cardinal & Caroline Coode Vhairi and Caroline are offering a short course in Printmaking on Saturdays 25th January & 8th February 2020 (note, this has changed from 1st February to 8th), 10.30am till 4.00pm each day. The course will be held in the Learning … Continue reading Short Course in Printmaking II
Rhonda Fenwick is a contemporary/ participatory artist Tuesday 18th February, Seminar Room, Hatton Gallery, nibbles 6pm talk 6.30 – 7.30. Rhonda’s work is concerned with Art and the creative process as a way of empowerment and transformation. As Igor Stravinsky once said “I myself, having been created, cannot help but create”. It is this example … Continue reading Art and the Creative Process – a talk by Rhonda Fenwick
Workshop lead by Rhonda Fenwick Saturday, 29th February, Learning Room, Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne 1-3pm This workshop follows on from Rhonda’s talk and is concerned with the creative process, how silence and meditation can help the artist to unleash creativity, express personal and authentic art especially in paintings. During the workshop participants will be … Continue reading Art and the Creative Process – a workshop
Saturday 14th March 2020 11am. Learning Room at the Gallery. Anne studied at Glasgow School of Art and Royal College of Art, London and lives and works in Newcastle upon Tyne. She has exhibited nationally and internationally including residencies at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Upernavik Museum in North West Greenland, … Continue reading Talk by Anne Vibeke Mou
ARTIST ROOMS Roy Lichtenstein Roy Lichtenstein, Refelctions on Minerva 1990. Poto John McKenzie © National GAlleries of Scotland An exhibition of works by American Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein. Until 4 January 2020 Heather Ross: All the Better to Hear You With A preformative installation in dialogue with the work of Kurt Schwitters. Until 15 February … Continue reading What’s on at the Gallery? Winter 2019
Mining Art Gallery - Bishop Auckland, Co Durham Daily 10 am to 4 pm Norman Cornish - a slice of life Until 23rd February - Mon 12pm to 5 pm Sun, Tues-Sat 10 pm to 5pm Part of a countrywide centenary celebration of the artist’s birth. The exhibition includes depictions of life underground, bar scenes … Continue reading What’s on locally 2019-20
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