Where: Various locations.
When: The 3rd Thursday of the month.
Time: As arranged.
Leader: Carol.
We have in common an interest in 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 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 [...]
Art Appreciation Mima Visit. Many thanks to Mary who organised our visit to Mima to view the paintings and ceramics held in their archives. We were shown some of the paintings and given information on them by the assistant curator. Star of the show was a small painting by [...]
A happy bunch at Raby Castle. The terrible weather failed to spoil our day as we enjoyed the convivial company, the very interesting guided tour and the well served lunch. Many thanks to Jean Bradley for organising the bus ! Click any image to enlarge.
This photograph was taken by Gordon Ayre at Raby Castle.
On April 16th, the Art Appreciation Group went to the Bowes Museum to see an exhibition featuring Gerald Scarfe's drawings of former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. We were fortunate to enjoy a talk by Greville Worthington (pictured kneeling), the curator of the exhibition, who had the creative vision which [...]
16.04.2015 Bowes Museum 21.05.2015 to be decided. 18.06.2015 Raby Castle