McGuinness Gallery
Exhibitions
Monday to Friday - 10.00am till 4.00pm
Saturday - 9.00am till 4.00pm
Make Your Mark!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 8.45pmThursday Morning
10.15am until 12.15pmNext workshop dates
Wednesday 1 September, Thursday 2 September
See events below for further details.
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)
Bob Hardisty Exhibition
An exhibition by Durham Amateur Footbal TrustMonday 13 September - Saturday 2 October
Never Again: The story of Bob Hardisty, Englands greatest amateur footballer.
by Alan AdamthwaiteWednesday 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 TrustTuesday 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.
Make Your Mark!Print Workshops
The workshops are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month.
Wednesday Evening
6.45pm until 8.45pmThursday Morning
10.15am until 12.15pmEveryone 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.