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Walk On and Buying TIme
Two exciting new exhibitions open on 30 May at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art in Sunderland. ‘WALK ON’ 40 years of art walking from Richard Long to Janet Cardiff Exhibition dates: 1 June – 31 August 2013. Preview: 30 May 6.00-8.00pm ‘Walk On’ is the first exhibition to examine...
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Budding Artists Programme - Floweries
06-05-2012 - 06-05-2012
Ever wondered if flowers really talk? At The Alnwick Garden they really do, with a little imagination...
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Dry Run 2012
01-05-2012 - 11-05-2012
This exhibition showcases the work of second year BA (Hons) Glass and Ceramics students at the University...
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Words and Images: The Roncadora Press
28-04-2012 - 23-05-2012
An exhibition of images made in response to poetry, showing illustrations, covers and designs for award-winning...
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Creative Passions: Celebrating Literature in Portraits and Words
28-04-2012 - 26-05-2012
Keen to help the Literary & Philosophical Society in Newcastle (the largest independent library outside...
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Transition 2
07-04-2012 - 13-05-2012
Transition is a special exhibition slot created to specifically show new work by emerging artists from...
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Helen Edling Marvellous travels on water and land
24-03-2012 - 26-05-2012
Edling's new works effortlessly span a multitude of spheres. Her creations whisper tales of fantastical...
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Yvette Hawkins Forty three houses and a Ford Escort
23-03-2012 - 26-05-2012
Forty three houses and a Ford Escort presents a personal interpretation through distinctive modular...
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AV Festival 12: Torsten Lauschmann
01-03-2012 - 06-05-2012
Torsten Lauschmann’s critically acclaimed work has been described as too slow to be film, and too...
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Designing the Dynamic
23-04-2012 - 30-06-2012
23 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 This exhibition will showcase how design...
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Coal Mining: A Way of Life
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
31-03-2012 - 09-06-2012
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is celebrating the work of artist Derek Slater and the region’s...
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AV Festival 12 - Julien Maire
02-03-2012 - 19-05-2012
This is the first UK solo exhibition by leading international new media artist Julien Maire. Responding...
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AV Festival 12: Julien Maire
02-03-2012 - 19-05-2012
This is the first UK solo exhibition by leading international new media artist Julien Maire. Responding...
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Yvette Hawkins Places our paths might cross
03-03-2012 - 26-05-2012
In Places our paths might cross, Hawkins traces real and imagined journeys through layers of folds...
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Shipley Scamps
18-04-2012 - 11-07-2012
Join the Shipley Scamps for a fun arts and crafts session every Wednesday morning during term time. The...
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19th Century Art in Newcastle
11-02-2012 - 06-05-2012
During the 19th century, Newcastle was home to a thriving art world. This exhibition explores the work...
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Bob Levene: Inertial Frame
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
01-03-2012 - 26-05-2012
Part of AV Festival 2012: 'As Slow as Possible' Bob Levene's works ask us to re-imagine how we conceive...
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Life Drawing
23-02-2012 - 24-05-2012
One hour evening sessions focusing on life drawing skills. Materials provided. No experience necessary.Clothed...
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2012 Picture of the Month
31-03-2012 - 30-06-2012
Saturdays at 11am The Laing Art Gallery is offering visitors the chance to learn more about the stories...
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James Benning: 'One Way to Boogie Woogie'
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
01-03-2012 - 01-06-2012
James Benning is a veteran American film-maker who is recognized as one of the pioneers of independent...
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Once upon a time...
10-02-2012 - 18-05-2012
When10 Feb – 18 May 2012 Where City Library, Newcastle upon Tyne (map) Description Level...
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20th Century Paintings
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
28-02-2012 - 05-06-2012
This small display shows works from Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens’ collection which were...
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Classics
11-02-2012 - 20-05-2012
Life’s classic hands on exhibits will once again be in use, including the sound mirrors, magnet table,...
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Ancient Wisdom
11-02-2012 - 20-05-2012
Find out what the ancients did for us. Shoot down a castle wall with a Roman catapult and see how...
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Northern City Renaissance
21-01-2012 - 06-05-2012
Centred on Sting’s commissioned painting 'Northern City Renaissance, Newcastle, England' (2004-2008)...
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Sunlit Pleasures: Painting in Newlyn & St Ives
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
02-02-2012 - 22-05-2012
Between about 1880 and 1930, the small Cornish fishing village of Newlyn became a magnet for artists....
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Public Conservation of Sunderland Art Collection
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
16-02-2012 - 07-06-2012
Visitors will be able to watch as delicate conservation work is carried out on paintings from the Sunderland...
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Olympic Posters
11-02-2012 - 05-06-2012
The 1972 Munich Olympic Games was supported, for the first time, by an advertising campaign using posters...
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Collecting Contemporary Art
05-05-2012 - 02-09-2012
The Laing Art Gallery is delighted to present Collecting Contemporary Art, an exhibition which showcases...
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Sean Scully: Change and Horizontals
02-03-2012 - 01-07-2012
This exhibition will present drawings and paintings by Irish born internationally-renowned artist Sean...
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John Gerrard
01-03-2012 - 01-07-2012
The first UK showing of two recent works by Gerrard consolidates his reputation as one of the most innovative...
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Cyprien Gaillard
01-03-2012 - 01-07-2012
In his largest UK exhibition to date, awardwinning artist Gaillard presents two major film installations....
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To remind: works of memory and monument
24-02-2012 - 01-07-2012
Taking as its starting point the interest in the monument shown by Cyprien Gaillard and John Gerrard,...
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Up the Boro
02-03-2012 - 08-07-2012
This exhibition of football-inspired work from mima's collection explores artists' representations of...
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Into the Mouth of Hell
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
04-05-2012 - 09-09-2012
Between 1812 and 1862 there were four major coal mining disasters on Tyneside, revealing the tragic shortcomings...
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Art for Sunderland
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
28-01-2012 - 05-06-2012
This exhibition tells the story of how the paintings collection at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens...
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Journeys in Beadwork: Dialogues in Contemporary Style
21-04-2012 - 01-09-2012
From fabrics and patterns to colours and cuts, African styles have long been a source of inspiration...
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Something Old, Something New
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
28-04-2012 - 08-09-2012
Despite the number of couples ‘tying the knot’ being at its lowest for 30 years, there is,...
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Journeys in Beadwork
21-04-2012 - 02-09-2012
This international exhibition, presented in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum,...
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Saturday Art Trolley
01-03-2012 - 30-07-2012
Get involved with creating and making with the fun mima Art Trolley packed with all sorts of material!...
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The Railway Rascals
09-02-2012 - 12-07-2012
Join Tracy for stories, singing and fun craft activities in the Children’s Gallery. Socialise with...
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Writing North East: Coalfields and Quaysides
01-02-2012 - 31-07-2012
A new exhibition at City Library explores the representation of place in North East literature. 'Writing...
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Ralph Hedley: Painting the North East
16-03-2012 - 02-11-2012
Ralph Hedley was an influential figure in the North East art world, known for his scenes of everyday...
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Family Fun for Free
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
01-04-2012 - 22-12-2012
The Drawing Room is a free activity space at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Open to family groups...
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Lucile: Fashion Designer, Titanic Survivor
14-04-2012 - 06-01-2013
Lucile - Fashion Designer, Titanic Survivor Sat 14 Apr 12 - Sun 06 Jan 13 This summer’s show...
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Contemporary Art and Fashion Programme
14-04-2012 - 06-01-2013
Contemporary Art & Fashion Programme Sat 14 Apr 12 - Sun 06 Jan 13 An exciting programme of...
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History Talks Programme
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
16-02-2012 - 02-12-2012
These talks are brought to the museum by the Friends of Sunderland Museums (FOSUMS). Everyone is welcome,...
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Saturday Art Classes for Over 8s
07-01-2012 - 01-12-2012
10.30am - 12pm. On the first Saturday of each month, come and join us in some Saturday art fun for...
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Watercolour Gems
16-07-2011 - 13-06-2012
Some of the biggest names in British watercolours of the 18th and 19th centuries are included in the...
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Portrait: 1600 - 2000
04-02-2012 - 31-01-2013
Featuring portraits in a range of styles, from the 17th century right up to the present day, this exhibition...
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Smile Please!
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
Smile, please! The coaly faces and heavy pit boots of the mining communities are just a distant ...
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Follow the Banner
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
A miner's proudest possession; March your way to the top of our ‘ramp of reform’. It’s...
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Laing Art Gallery
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned...
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Lots to see and do
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
The Bowes Museum contains the greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North...
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Book a private talk or tour at mima
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
mima delivers talks and tours for organised groups £50 per adult group tour, max 25 people. Booking...
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The Ashington Group (Pitmen Painters)
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
Permanent Exhibition Be like Robson Green in the ITV Perspectives documentary and discover the artwork...
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Online Exhibitions
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013
The exhibitions have been developed using material held within the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn....
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Outdoor Art - Budding Artist Programme
21-08-2011 - 21-08-2012
Children can join us in The Garden to paint, sketch, collage and draw to their heart's content with our...
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Barnaby Barford, The Big Win
03-09-2011 - 23-09-2012
Barnaby Barford, the artist who creates unique ceramic narrative pieces reflecting today’s society,...
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Bespoke Glass Workshops and Projects
01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012
National Glass Centre is able to deliver practical workshops and projects in glass to schools, colleges,...
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Self-led Visits for School Groups
01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012
There is no charge for groups to visit under their own steam. A range of information and supporting materials...
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Teacher CPD Sessions
01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012
National Glass Centre is able to deliver practical Continuing Professional Development sessions to groups...
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School Workshops
01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012
Explore & Create: History of Sunderland Tuesdays or Thursdays (during term time) 10.00am - 12.30pm EXPLORE:...
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School Workshops
01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012
Changing States, Science of Glass Creative Workshops Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 Tuesdays/ Thursdays...
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Watercolour: Works from the Shipley Collection
19-01-2012 - 18-05-2013
A new exhibition showcasing highlights from the Shipley’s 19th and 20th century British watercolour...
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Drawing in the gallery
01-01-2011 - 01-01-2013
mima welcomes individual observational drawing in the galleries and around the building. So why not...
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