ART, music and memories will bring all ages together to celebrate the opening of the region’s new Mining Art Gallery next week.
A free event filled with live performances and family fun will mark the official opening of the gallery in Bishop Auckland Market Place on Saturday.
Outside the gallery, in the Market Place visitors will be invited to share their memories and experiences of mining life and have them recorded for posterity at the Mining and Memories stall.
From 11am to 2pm, the stall will also offer visitors the chance to hear exclusive previews of new songs produced by local singer-songwriter, Gareth Davies-Jones who has been working with groups from across the region to turn mining stories into music.
Ferryhill Brass Band will also be performing between 11am and 1pm.
Youngsters attending the launch event can get hands-on with the theme, with arts and activities inspired by mining art taking at the Creative Corner stall.
The gallery will be officially opened with a ribbon cutting at noon, after which visitors can enjoy free entry for the rest of the afternoon.
From Monday, the gallery is open daily, from 10am to 4pm. Tickets are £4, concessions £3, and free for Under 16s, National Art Pass holders and HHA members.
For more information visit aucklandproject.org
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