Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Judy Chicago, until 19th April 2020 Animalesque / Art Across Species and Beings (group exhibition), until 19th April 2020 Bringing together an outstanding selection of artworks that invite visitors to rethink the human position in the world. The Laing Gallery William and Evelyn De Morgan: 'Two of the Rarest … Continue reading What’s on locally March/April 2020
2020 Committee Minutes
FotH Committee minutes November 2020
Friends Bulletin December 2019
The December 2019 FotH Bulletin is attached below. It includes details of Feature Friend - Stuart Jones Profile of local artist Mike Collier Events, talks and workshops What's on at the gallery and locally Read the December Bulletin online. Or download the .pdf version .
Season’s Greetings…
... and the best of wishes for 2020 Welcome to the Friends’ bulletin for December and January 2020. This issue includes an article on fellow Friend and “plein air” artist Stuart Jones. If you would like to be our “Featured Friend” in a future bulletin, drop us a line and we’ll send you our questionnaire, … Continue reading Season’s Greetings…
Reaching a wider audience
Over the recent months we have been publicising our talks and events more widely on our website and on Facebook. This has raised the profile of the Friends of the Hatton and allows us to reach a broader audience with, and get new members. At times, this has generated a lot of interest from Friends … Continue reading Reaching a wider audience
Mike Collier – a profile
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
The Northumberland Milliner reviewed… twice
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
December’s Featured Friend – Stuart Jones
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
A talk by Chris Jones – working on site
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.
Short Course in Printmaking II
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
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