Calling all creatives, there’s a free ETCH session at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington running 10am – 11.30am on Friday 6th October 2023, booking required
Enterprise Made Simple are delivering the ETCH programme across Tees Valley and have reached several hundred creatives so far. The inaugural ETCH session in Darlington will take place on Friday 6th October 2023 at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington and is open to both pre start and existing businesses including: artists, musicians, performers, photographers, […]
The Splendour of Steam, a brilliant exhibition of paintings for railway enthusiasts by artist Stephen Bainbridge, is on display in the gallery within the newly restored Darlington Library until Thursday 2nd November 2023
An exhibition of paintings by artist Stephen Bainbridge in acrylic and watercolour depicting the golden age of steam power on Britain’s railways, combining accuracy and atmosphere is the first to go on display in the gallery at Darlington Library, following its recent restoration. Stephen has exhibited and been artist in residence at The Head of […]
Free Clore Leadership Tees Valley Programme sessions on Tuesday 26 September and Friday 8 December 2023
Clore Leadership have recently announced two upcoming Leadership Experience sessions as part of the Tees Valley Programme, free one-off hosted conversations aimed at leaders or aspiring leaders working in the cultural sector in the Tees Valley area. In each session cultural leaders and change-makers share their stories and experiences and will discuss learning from both […]
Studio space opportunity open to artists and makers in Darlington Town Centre
Shared first floor workspace for artists/makers available shortly in the old schoolroom within Quaker Meeting House on Skinnergate in Darlington. Large bright room – 7.5 x 10.8 meters for up to three artists/makers, offered unfurnished. Toilet and kitchen facilities in adjoining Quaker meeting building. Vehicle unloading space available but no regular parking. Monthly Licence […]
New space available on Skinnergate for Creative or Business venture
No 4 Skinnergate (formerly used by Butterwick Hospice Care) is being offered by Darlington Quakers on a minimum three year lease term and available immediately. Expressions of interest are being handled by Denham Properties, Duke Street. Forinformal discussions and site visit, please email Helen – hdwmanagementservices@gmail.com The Quaker Skinnergate “Estate” is rapidly becoming known as […]
TVCA’s Festival Collectives Challenge Fund launched – applications close 12 noon on 15 September 2023
The Festival Collectives Challenge Fund is intended to encourage and support coordinated, collaborative and connected approaches to strengthening the reach and impact of existing festivals and events across the Tees Valley. We will support festival collectives (consortia) to: This challenge fund will enable financial investment in two consortia, one which brings together music festival partners […]
Book now for Autumn creative courses for adults at The Bridge Centre for Visual Arts
A fantastic programme of ticketed creative courses for adults is available to book now at The Bridge Centre for Visual Arts, but please don’t delay in contacting the artists that lead any you’re interested in as places are limited and the Ceramics Courses led by Sheila Plews are already fully booked. Places on a variety […]
Clore Leadership Tees Valley Programme opportunities
Don’t miss out! The deadline for TWO exciting opportunities as part of the Tees Valley Programme is fast approaching on the 3 July 2023. Facilitation Skills Training Applications are now open for a day of Facilitation Skills training on the 3 October 2023 at the BIS, Hartlepool with coach and facilitator Emma Haughton. This one […]
Clore Tees Valley opportunities approaching
Facilitation Skills Training Applications are now open for a day of Facilitation Skills training on the 3 October 2023 at the BIS, Hartlepool with coach and facilitator Emma Haughton. This one off training day is designed to help build confidence and hone skills in working effectively with others. It will include a mixture of training, […]
Enjoy the sunshine (TBC) paintbrush in hand through a Plein-Air Summer School
A series of outdoor (Plein-Air) painting schools in areas such as Darlington, Teesdale, The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales led by experienced artist and tutor Ginny Whittle, who created the Sunset Sutton Hall image above, is being planned this summer. My inspiration is the landscapes of Yorkshire, The Lake District, Scotland, wildlife, and my […]
