Where: Various locations.
When: The 3rd Thursday of the month.
Time: As arranged.
Leader: Carol.
We have in common an interest in appreciating art and enjoy experiencing it in many forms. We visit galleries and occasionally studios across the North East, some using public transport and others cars. Hopefully our visits are fun, often including coffee and/or lunch.
The new exhibition 'Art for All' by Edan members George Browell and Carol White is opening formally on Saturday 4th November, 11.00-3.00pm. Please come along and enjoy this lovely and accessible exhibition. Carol and George will be there and light refreshments will be provided. Double Click on Image to Enlarge [...]
Thursday 19th October, Laing Art Gallery, meet in café 11am. Exhibition by Paul Nash in association with the Tate Britain. Do not miss this and after give the Laing your comments. BC
Dear all, I just want to say a huge thank you to those of you who turned up yesterday for the launch of the Vane Tempest Vigil Book, the launch of the Mining Art Group and the Opening of the Exhibition 'Say it with Flowers'. You helped to make the [...]
The new exhibition at the Art Block, entitled 'All we are saying: Say it with Flowers'. It has been organised to run in parallel with an exhibition of the same title in Sunderland Minster associated with Artists for Peace. We hope some of you can visit. It will [...]
A new exhibition opening at The Art Block.
The next exhibition at the Art Block features the printing work of children from Acre Rigg Primary School on the subject of 'Seaside'. It can be viewed from Friday, 5th May and official opening is 11.00am, 6th May. All are welcome. The exhibition will run for one month at [...]
The Art work derives from some stunning images of magnified cells that were produced by the biomedical department of Durham University which were used to inspire a range of colourful and original works using a wide variety of media. JS Double click on image to enlarge:
The art appreciation group went to Crook Hall to see local amateur art. The paintings were disappointing but the hall and gardens were very beautiful on a chilly day. Janet had great fun testing out the swing next to the lake. Another excellent day out for the group, thanks [...]
The rabbit was found wandering in the hall grounds. The Art Appreciation Group has a new member! I'm not sure what he is going to contribute, but he is interested in carrots. Whats up Doc! Sorry wrong wabbit!
Mary Coates arranged a visit for the art appreciation group on 19th January to Durham Cathedral. Unfortunately Mary was unable to attend on the day due to illness but she missed a real treat! In the morning we toured the 'Open Treasure' exhibition, displaying some of the Cathedral's most [...]