Collage bought with the help of FotH funds

Linder, Untitled, 1979, photomontage, 27 x 22 cm. Photo: Todd White.

Earlier this year, Julie Milne the Chief Curator of Art Galleries requested financial help from the Friends to purchase an early collage piece by Liverpool born artist Linder Sterling. Linder's work came to prominence in the Manchester punk scene in the late 1970s. She featured in the Hatton Gallery's recent "Exploding Collage" exhibition. The collage … Continue reading Collage bought with the help of FotH funds

Should all art students learn to paint and draw – a talk by Professor Richard Talbot

Professor Richard Talbot is Director of the Institute for Creative Arts Practice and Professor of Contemporary Drawing Wednesday, November 6th, 1 pm The talk will take place in the Fine Arts Lecture Theatre. Newcastle University. The event is organised by Newcastle University Retired Staff Society (RSS). This is NOT a public lecture. It is ONLY … Continue reading Should all art students learn to paint and draw – a talk by Professor Richard Talbot

Christmas Market – a call for stall holders

wooden Christmas decorations

Our second Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 7th December Dec, 10:00-16:00. It will be an opportunity to sell your artwork, and crafted goods, There will be festive refreshments, a raffle and an opportunity to find unique and beautiful Christmas presents If you’re interested in in a stall, send an email including a short … Continue reading Christmas Market – a call for stall holders