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A few years ago collectors of James Lindsey Bird’s artwork and members of his family got in touch with me to discuss their interest in promoting an exhibition of his work at Darlington Library Art Gallery. With their support in lending works for exhibition, we were able to share an exhibition of 88 of his […]

We have great pleasure in sharing the press release below from Darlington Orchestra, and pass on our congratulations to Vicky. PRESS RELEASE Darlington Orchestra’s treasurer Vicky Bain has won the Making Music Volunteer of the Year 2026. The players and committee are pleased that Vicky’s hard work has been acknowledged in this way. The organisation […]

Hello! Would you like to write a novel? Would you like to meet top literary agents? Writers’ Block North East would like to help you. Please, visit their website using the link below for more information. Meanwhile, why not come and meet them and try one of their writing workshops for FREE.  They’ll help you get […]

“Are you alright?” is one of the most familiar greetings in the North East, the kind of thing said in passing and rarely answered with much honesty. This exhibition treats it as a real question.  Alchemy of Minds, a collective of Black artists working across the region and beyond, respond through painting, drawing, digital art, […]

Watch out for this fantastic exhibition which opens later this month and find out more about Darlington Society of Arts, who will also be exhibiting in Darlington Library Art Gallery later this year, at Darlington Society of Arts.

Helix Arts is putting together a creative team to deliver The People’s Tree! This is an ambitious collaborative project combining public participation, sound, architecture and storytelling to respond to the loss of the much‑loved Sycamore Gap tree.  They are seeking North-East and Cumbria based community artists, creatives and makers for the following roles to bring […]

ETCH networking events have taken place in Darlington and elsewhere in Tees Valley in recent years. They’ve recently advised us of a Membership scheme which will be launched shortly, see attached image and information below. Led by Maria, an experienced developer and former business advisor at Enterprise Made Simple, ETCH was created to bridge the […]

The current exhibition by James Lindsey Bird (1903 – 1972) at Darlington Library Art Gallery now contains 91 works by this Crook born artist, who studied at the Royal College of Art in London, exhibited at the Royal Academy, and was Head of Art and Design at the Boys Grammar School in Darlington for several […]

“Are you alright?” is one of the most familiar greetings in the North East, the kind of thing said in passing and rarely answered with much honesty. This exhibition treats it as a real question.  Alchemy of Minds, a collective of Black artists working across the region and beyond, respond through painting, drawing, digital art, […]

Filling the Exhibition Hall, this unique installation brings together thousands of individual creations into one remarkable display, celebrating the communities, journeys and shared experiences that rail travel has brought to ordinary people. Find out more about this fantastic exhibition which is free to attend at https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/Memory-of-a-Journey-Final-Station The exhibition is free and Peg Dolls were made […]