Explore the Now, Then exhibition in the Art Gallery at Darlington Library on or before its final day – Thursday 2nd May 2024

As part of a Your Library Story creative programme, supported by Arts Council England Project Funding, at Darlington Library, Darlo born Poet, Performer and Picture-Maker Lizzie Lovejoy has encouraged people to explore their creativity and to engage in conversation around days gone by, lives today and adventures to come. These have informed the fantastic Now, […]

Positive Poetry writing towards wellbeing free sessions at Darlington Library from Friday 7th June to Friday 5th July 2024, booking required

Creative Darlington is delighted to announce forthcoming and free Positive Poetry writing towards wellbeing sessions for adults aged 16+ taking place at Darlington Library on five Friday mornings beginning Friday 7 June and ending Friday 5 July 2024. Book for events at Darlington Library here with further information on the programme below. Book for Eithne’s […]

Free half day dance workshop offer to secondary schools and Colleges in Darlington and across Tees Valley from Tees Dance

£10,000 ‘Creative Catalyst’ Artist’s Commission – Northern Heartlands – apply by Monday 29th April 2024

Creative Catalyst is a £10,000 Northern Heartlands artist commission opportunity, working in the communities of Coundon and Witton Park County Durham. Northern Heartlands are looking for two artists to work alongside to explore practice that ignites curiosity and wonder. To find out more about the commission, or about Northern Heartlands, visit: https://www.northernheartlands.org/artist-call-outs. The closing date […]

MoveAhead call out for TeesDance and Darlington Borough Council commission, apply by 10am on Monday 29th April 2024

TeesDance are offering four different MoveAhead artist commissions for 2025 activity across the Tees Valley. The commission in Darlington is supported by £5,000 from Darlington Borough Council’s Heritage and Culture fund (Creative Darlington) budget. IApply by Monday 29 April 2024 at 10am, with more information at https://teesdance.org.uk/moveahead. Those shortlisted will be notified by Tuesday 7 […]

Theatre Hullabaloo are looking to raise £5,000 via donations to support their work and secure match support through the Big Give Arts Fund

If Theatre Hullabaloo are successful in raising £5,000 in donations by Tuesday 26th March 2024 the Big Give Arts Fund will match this total and this money will ensure their creative play programmes remain free for families in Darlington for the rest of 2024. Theatre Hullabaloo hope this campaign will provide vital funds for their […]

A FREE HALF DAY WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRING NOVELISTS AT DARLINGTON HIPPODROME ON 23 MARCH, BOOKING REQUIRED

WRITERS’ BLOCK offer a year-long programme of workshops, mentoring, author masterclasses and meetings with agents. There are 14 places, including 4 reserved for working class writers. Apply here: https://www.writersblocknortheast.com/2024 You can also book for a FREE Taster Workshop, Saturday 23rd March at Darlington Hippodrome, 1.30-3.30pm. Places are limited, so to book your place on this […]

Periplum – Free training residency, apply by 25th March 2023

From May 2024, Periplum is launching a brand-new outdoor arts training programme for Tees Valley creatives, leading to paid employment, professional development, shadowing and participation opportunities. Are you an artist from any discipline who is looking to make work for the outdoors for the first time? Are you already working in outdoor space but want […]

If you want to explore painting in watercolour Ginny Whittle plans to lead a ten week Watercolour Painting Class at Hummersknott Academy in Darlington running 17 April to 22 June for adults, beginners and improvers

Ginny’ Whittle intends to run a Watercolour Painting Class at Hummersknott Academy subject to enrolment, details as above. Booking is required, it’s aimed at beginners and improvers and costs £150 for ten weeks. Participants will need to bring their own materials and equipment. Please contact Ginny to check the course if running before purchasing any […]

Social Media workshop 6pm – 8pm on Thursday 29 February 2024 at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington for clubs, groups and small businesses with a focus on sustainability and climate change. Booking required.

Places limited so early booking recommended https://tinyurl.com/yrzn5xmh