McGuinness Gallery

North East Insights

Monday 8 – Saturday 27 March

The exhibition will include several pieces from Bill’s 2009 Mining Life exhibition held at Woodhorn. However, it will mostly be of new work focusing on the Durham area and the North East Coast, including watercolours, oils and pastels.

The exhibition will also feature work by Tom McGuinness from the Jack Reading Bequest.

A Class of its own

Monday 5 – Saturday 17 April

A show of mixed media work from members of the Workers’ Educational Association art class which takes place in the McGuinness Gallery each Monday in term time.

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

Thursday Morning

Everyone welcome, from beginners through to experienced artists. Work up a design and engrave it onto a printing plate before printing it on the Tom McGuinness printing press. Try monoprinting or creating a collograph. Linocut and woodcut tools available.

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 Kenyon, 01388 602610.

Print workshops for interested groups of adults or children can be arranged at other times to those stated. Please phone Elaine to discuss details.

Workshop dates

March

Wednesday 3 March 6.45pm – 8.45pm,

and Thursday 4 March 10.15am – 12.15pm

Spring Open Art Exhibition

Wednesday 14 April - Sunday 9 May

A panel of judges will select work to be included and will also choose the winning entries. The winner will receive £1,000. The runner-up £500 and £250 for third place.

All artwork must be no larger than A2 unframed (42.5 x 59.5cm)

For an application form and the exhibition guidelines,

Email david.newell@durham.gov.uk or contact 07825 202576