THE mural created by city artist Frank Styles is a celebration of national hero Captain Tom, who died in February this year. The art piece is located on Pallion Road in Sunderland, less than a mile from Sunderland’s Royal Hospital where NHS staff have worked on the frontline during the […]
Moving into 2021 with fresh ideas, Northern Stage Newcastle has an exciting programme for this year. The new Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, announced her inaugural season, THIS IS US, less than three months into her role. This season promised to bring audiences stories, no matter what, through a bold programme of collaborations, commissions and curated work that celebrates the collective, […]
TWIN brothers Brett and Ross Billingham are proving that they’re identical in every way – even down to the degrees they’ve chosen to study at the University of Sunderland. The 22-year-olds’ long held interest in art and graphics led them both to study a BA Illustration and Design degree – […]
Inspiring creations by Masters of Arts students at the University of Sunderland are going on display at our annual degree show. From subjects such as our interactions during lockdown, ocean pollution and sustainable textiles to loss, memory recall and ‘invisible domestic work’ – the exhibitions highlight the array of artistic […]
Triple transplant survivor Linzi Saunders has achieved yet another incredible milestone in her life. Having already completed her Fine Art degree at the University of Sunderland, Linzi has just completed the final project towards her Masters in Fine Art degree. Her work is being exhibited as part of the annual […]
Durham city was transformed into the Lumiere light festival to mark the event’s special 10 year anniversary, proving popular once again with 165,000 visitors. Durham’s Lumiere Festival, organised by arts group Artichoke, runs every two years and is the largest free light festival in the UK. One million visitors have […]
“A member of our comms team put both her hands above her head to stretch, and I said to her, I wouldn’t be doing that!” said Jane Hogan, head of fundraising at St Oswald’s Hospice. Just one poorly timed stretch could have landed a bill into five figures at the […]
An old garden shed has been transformed into a creative space for artists and members of the public in Sunderland, in the form of a Christmas grotto. The grotto opened its doors on November 29, 2018 and will remain open until December 23, 2018. There will be sessions held with […]
Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
‘The Creative Place’, a non-profitable arts and crafts business by ‘Creative Youth Opportunities’ has recently opened its doors to the community in Seaham. The business, based on Station Road, aims to provide opportunities for children to get in touch with their creative side, while also occasionally offering activities and workshops for teenagers […]