Drop-In Creative Writing Sessions with Lisette Auton at Darlington Library this Summer

As part of the Arts Council England funded Your Library Story project, Darlington based author Lisette Auton is offering four free drop-in sessions where she’ll be writing in Darlington Library this summer, open to all ages, although children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required, just drop-in and spend as long as you […]

The Community Art Project return to the Art Gallery at Darlington Library with their new exhibition running 23rd July – 6th August 2024

01 Andrew Murie Houses Acrylic on board 02 Charlotte Kerr Winter Lion Acrylic on paper 03 Cheryl Cordier Journey Through the Valley of Beauty Fineline pen on paper 04 Fiona Goodlad Flower Fields Pen and Watercolour The Art Gallery at Darlington Library is normally open to the public free of charge during standard Darlington Library […]

Clore Leadership programme for the cultural sector in Tees Valley, Summer & Autumn

TEES VALLEY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME | Summer & Autumn 2024 Leadership Skills Days Booking is now open for the next round of leadership skills days taking place September – November 2024. These stand-alone training days are packed full of useful tips and takeaways that you can apply to your work and leadership, no matter what the […]

Enjoy the Between The Showers exhibition on display at Bowlees Visitor Centre in Teesdale until 31 July 2024

Elaine Vizor recently held her solo exhibition, How Do You Like Your Photography?(With or Without Rules) in the Art Gallery at Darlington Library and we’re delighted to share news of an exhibition she and artist June Wainwright currently have on display currently at Bowlees Visitor Centre below. BETWEEN THE SHOWERS Bowlees Visitor Centre Gallery, Upper […]

‘Hot Contents’ in the Art Gallery at Darlington Library until Thursday 18th July 2024

If you visit Darlington Library, open Monday to Saturday, up to Thursday 18th July 2024, we hope you’ll pop into the Art Gallery there to view and listen to the newly installed exhibition by artist Matt Denham, ‘Hot Contents’, which explores the relationships between the past and present industrial heritage of the North East and […]

Hot Contents coming to the Art Gallery in Darlington Library soon

‘‘Hot Contents’ is a visual arts exhibition exploring the relationships between the past and present industrial heritage of the North East and the climate emergency. This exhibition will be on display in the Art Gallery at Darlington Library from Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 18 July 2024 during standard Darlington Library opening times (Monday […]

Changing Relations Training on 27 June 2024, a small number of places left to book

Business Durham are kindly hosting Changing Relations’ next Demystifying Domestic Abuse Workplace Training taster day at Salvus House in Durham and they’d love to see you there. WHEN – 9.30-4.30, Thursday 27th June JUST 10 PLACES LEFT SO BOOK NOW – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/domestic-abuse-workplace-training-tickets-736459990657 RECEIVE – lunch courtesy of Business Durham, as well as 2 of Changing Relations beautiful […]

Darlington Orchestra Summer Concert 2024 on Saturday 6 July in the Dolphin Centre’s Central Hall, tickets available now

Darlington Orchestra’s next concert is on Saturday 6 July at 7.30pm in the Dolphin Centre’s Central Hall. This accessible concert is suitable for people of all ages – from regular concertgoers to anyone who is new to hearing live classical music. The orchestra will perform a selection of popular classics from across three centuries, including […]

ARTISTS OF THE YEAR UNVEILED FOR 2024 WITH £30,000 SUPPORT PACKAGE

The talented artists to receive unique support and funding from a major new initiative driving forward the arts in Tees Valley have been revealed.  Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2024 is a new scheme run by Tees Valley Combined Authority supporting five leading local artists, who will receive a career-changing £30,000 investment.  The project is […]

Apply by Monday 3rd June 2024 to join the Tees Women Poets Spoken Word Boot Camp

Tees Women Poets are now accepting applications for the 2024 Spoken Word Boot Camp, a unique opportunity for women and gender non-conforming poets in Teesside to attend free masterclass training in performing their poetry. Poets must be 18+, but there’s no upper age limit. “If you’re looking to start your spoken poetry journey – this […]