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Woodhorn exhibition tracks artist's life and times

John Coatsworth's distinctively bold and vivid painting style has led him to produce some of the most easily recognisable images of Tyneside in recent years. They've appeared on everything from souvenir mugs and T-shirts to restaurant walls and public buildings....

Posted by The Journal on November 20, 2008 9:46 AM

Newbiggin lights switched on in special event

Newbiggin Churches Together will host an Advent Sunday on November 30 in the town's Piazza at 6pm. The evening will see the switching-on of the Christmas lights and the opening of new exhibition "Peace" at the Hidden Gallery. The Salvation...

Posted by Kim Carmichael on November 19, 2008 4:36 PM

New exhibition for Ashington artists

Artists in Ashington are celebrating after securing space to display their work. The Ashington Art Group is holding an exhibition in the bar of the Ashington Leisure Centre, which will run until November 27. Ted Taylor, club secretary, said: "Venues...

Posted by Kim Carmichael on October 21, 2008 11:30 AM

£1,000 reward after theft from gallery

Twenty two new works by a popular Spanish artist have gone on show in Morpeth - but the gallery owners would like it to be 23. A painting by Royo, valued at £15,000, is still missing after being stolen from...

Posted by Richard Fletcher on October 12, 2008 5:49 PM

Ashington exhibition to mark WI's anniversary

An exhibition to mark the 90th anniversary of the Northumberland Federation of the Women's Institute has opened at Woodhorn Museum. Arts and crafts and historical documents and memorabilia have gone on display as well as a special video, compiled by...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on October 8, 2008 11:12 AM

Archives on show at Woodhorn Museum

NORTHUMBERLAND'S archives will be showcased to the public at a special symposium at the Woodhorn Museum and Archives Centre in Ashington on Saturday, 10.30am to 5pm. It's free but places should be reserved on (01670) 528021 or e-mail collections@woodhorn.org.uk....

Posted by Simon Honeysett on October 7, 2008 10:41 AM

Museum's tribute to Alnwick servicemen

A tribute to Alnwick's fallen servicemen is on display at the town's Bailiffgate Museum. The Lest We Forget exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the armistice, which signalled the end of the First World War, and features memorabilia from the...

Posted by Kim Carmichael on October 2, 2008 3:20 PM

Retrospective exhibition for Ashington pitman painter

THEIR friendship was forged through a love of art. Oliver Kilbourn was the miner who discovered an innate talent for capturing the world around him and William Feaver is an art critic who now favours landscape painting over writing. Both...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on September 29, 2008 11:12 AM

Artist reflects on town's population for abbey festival

THE FACES of more than 200 people have been projected onto a wall inside Hexham Abbey. Bradford-based artist Carolyn Mendelsohn spent 28 hours filming on the streets of the Northumberland town, asking people to pose in front of a video...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on September 26, 2008 9:06 AM

Artist explores Berwick's history

A DESERTED World War II pillbox, an obsolete British car manufacturer and the 1920s heyday of seaside resorts are all re-interpreted at a contemporary art exhibition in Berwick. As Old As The Industry, As Modern As The Hour explores themes...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on September 25, 2008 9:41 AM

Old knickers are set to frill again in Berwick

COLLECTORS of historic underwear believe Berwick would provide a blooming good base to exhibit their wares, which are definitely not no-frills. Museum visitors are already being offered the chance to view the very private collection at the town's museum and...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on September 23, 2008 9:59 AM

New Head of Operations at the Ricoh Arena

By Andy Hutson THE new head of operations at the Ricoh Arena has enjoyed a homecoming to take up her role at the venue. Jacqueline Brown grew up and studied in the city before completing the HCIMA Diploma in catering...

Posted by Esh Capelo on September 22, 2008 11:10 AM

Patrick Zachmann at Hartlepool Art Gallery

BY total chance, I found myself in Tees Valley the other day which, considering there's a big Photography Festival going on at the moment, was pretty good luck. As a massive photography fan and wannabe photographer, I had noticed this...

Posted by Anya Bramich on September 21, 2008 2:56 PM

Tribute to popular Alnwick artist

Just under two weeks remain to see a tribute to one of Alnwick's best-loved artists. Bolwell Andrews, also known as Peter, died in February last year after battling with lung disease. At the time his friends decided to hold an...

Posted by Graeme Whitfield on September 16, 2008 3:31 PM

See people's underwear at Berwick museum

Museum visitors are being offered the chance to view a very private collection. The Undercover Story exhibition at Berwick Museum and Art gallery is dedicated to the history of underwear throughout the ages. From the corsets of the Victorians to...

Posted by Graeme Whitfield on September 15, 2008 5:30 PM

Valuation day in Hexham

If you've got some treasure tucked away in your Hexham home, now is the time to find out what it's really worth. For one day only, world famous auction house Christie's is valuating people's items. An expert will be on...

Posted by Graeme Whitfield on September 15, 2008 12:44 PM

Imprisoned in Hexham

Northumberland artist Julia Barton will be confronting the concept of imprisonment in her latest exhibition at Queens Hall Arts Centre in Hexham. 'Confinement' is her site-specific installation that reflects upon the confined and claustrophobic space of the prison cell. The...

Posted by Graeme Whitfield on September 11, 2008 3:07 PM

Photographer's focus makes light of his disability

An inspirational photographer who refuses to allow profound disability to frustrate his creative talents is about to stage the biggest exhibition of his work. Former art teacher Gordon Thompson, 62, has been paralysed and confined to a wheelchair since breaking...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on August 16, 2008 3:36 PM