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McGuinness Gallery

Exhibitions

The McGuinness Gallery is open:
Monday to Friday - 10.00am till 4.00pm
Saturday - 9.00am till 4.00pm

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Print Workshops

Everyone welcome, from beginners through to experienced artists. The workshops are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

Wednesday Evening

6.45pm until 8.45pm

Thursday Morning

10.15am until 12.15pm

Next workshop dates

Wednesday 1 September, Thursday 2 September

See events below for further details.


Gold and silver coloured buckets

All Sorts

by C.H.I.C.

Monday 16 August – Saturday 4 September

An exhibition of work by two County Durham artists - Leanne Collin and Stephanie Hunter - currently studying BA Fine Art degrees at Sunderland University. Using sculpture, assemblage, photography, and collage, their work questions the materiality of everyday objects along with their cultural and psychological significance.

(C.H.I.C. – stands for Collin & Hunter in collaboration)


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Bob Hardisty Exhibition

An exhibition by Durham Amateur Footbal Trust

Monday 13 September - Saturday 2 October

Never Again: The story of Bob Hardisty, Englands greatest amateur footballer.

by Alan Adamthwaite

Wednesday 15 September 7.00pm and

Thursday 16 September, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Alan has been a fan of Bishop Auckland Football Club, and of Bob Hardisty, since childhood. It has taken over 5 years of detailed research, and many hundreds of hours work in development, to produce this definitive account of Hardisty’s life.

Alan will be launching his book on Wednesday evening, in the company of some former Bishop Auckland FC players.

A free event, entry by ticket.

For those who can’t come to the Wednesday evening launch, Alan will be in the Gallery on Thursday morning from 10.00am to sell and sign copies of the book - A perfect accompaniment to the Durham Amateur Football Trust exhibition celebrating Bob Hardisty.

Bob Hardisty Evening

With Durham Amateur Footbal Trust

Tuesday 21 September 7.30pm

A commemorative film will be shown, past members of the team will be in attendance and the McGuinness Gallery will be open to view the Bob Hardisty exhibition.

A free event, entry by ticket.


Printing Press blueMake Your Mark!

Print Workshops

The workshops are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

Wednesday Evening

6.45pm until 8.45pm

Thursday Morning

10.15am until 12.15pm

Everyone welcome, from beginners through to experienced artists. Produce hand made designs on the Tom McGuinness printing press. Lino, woodcut, collograph and monoprinting available on request.

Cost: £5.00 per session. Pre-registration is essential as places are limited and materials must be prepared. For further information and to register contact Elaine on 01388 602610.

Additional workshops can be arranged for school and group bookings.