Art

Memorial Birdsongs, an international art installation by American artist Scott Hessels, is coming to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens as part of the 404 International Festival of Art & Technology, inviting visitors to remember loved ones through a

How to remember lost loved ones through birdsong in North East display

Rare 17th-century sculptures by Spanish master Pedro de Mena are now on display at Bishop Auckland’s Spanish Gallery

Rare 17th-century sculptures by Spanish master Pedro de Mena are now on display at Bishop Auckland’s Spanish Gallery

Rare masterpieces by celebrated Spanish sculptor go on display in Bishop Auckland

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Last chance to visit North East Museum before doors shut for £13million makeover

Sunderland-based Southpaw Company is seeking 80 volunteers to take part in HOME, a large-scale immersive performance celebrating the opening of Sunderland’s new Culture House venue

Sunderland-based Southpaw Company is seeking 80 volunteers to take part in HOME, a large-scale immersive performance celebrating the opening of Sunderland’s new Culture House venue

Dance production company seeks 80 volunteers for new North East 'spectacular'

A striking 30-foot mural by renowned North East artists Jimmy Turrell and Prefab77 has been unveiled on St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle ahead of the opening of a new creative education campus next month.

A striking 30-foot mural by renowned North East artists Jimmy Turrell and Prefab77 has been unveiled on St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle ahead of the opening of a new creative education campus next month.

Landmark artwork unveiled ahead of opening of North East education hub

Brenda Watson with her installation

Brenda Watson with her installation

County Durham artists explore colour in new North East exhibition

Northumberland interior designer’s first-year success earns national awards shortlist

Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway has created a new artwork 'There for Ewe' to support Dementia UK, raising awareness and funds for families affected by the condition after naming the charity her company’s Charity of the Year

Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway has created a new artwork 'There for Ewe' to support Dementia UK, raising awareness and funds for families affected by the condition after naming the charity her company’s Charity of the Year

Celebrated Yorkshire artist backs Dementia UK with charity artwork campaign

Saltburn Folk Festival will bring colourful puppet characters to the seaside town as part of the expanded Valley Woods Family Festival. Pictured are the Wild Beasts of Silly

Saltburn Folk Festival will bring colourful puppet characters to the seaside town as part of the expanded Valley Woods Family Festival. Pictured are the Wild Beasts of Silly

Free family festival brings giant puppets to North East coastal town this weekend

Exhibition opening at MIMA 2023

Exhibition opening at MIMA 2023

Middlesbrough welcomes Turner Prize 2026

Murals and lighting have transformed the A66 underpass near Middlesbrough Statio into creative gateway to the town

Murals and lighting have transformed the A66 underpass near Middlesbrough Statio into creative gateway to the town

Murals and lighting transform A66 underpass into creative gateway to North East town

Children, families and adults can all get involved in the community art project launched by Woolywoodshop in Stockton.

Children, families and adults can all get involved in the community art project launched by Woolywoodshop in Stockton.

Colourful project turns North East bus stops into community canvases

Left, Jaci Stroud, author and artist with her entry ‘watch out, rhino about and Gemma Lord, CEO of Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust

Left, Jaci Stroud, author and artist with her entry ‘watch out, rhino about and Gemma Lord, CEO of Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust

North Yorkshire artist longlisted for global contest for painting of endangered rhino

From left, Kev Devine, artist Barrie Watson and GM Gareth Freeman

From left, Kev Devine, artist Barrie Watson and GM Gareth Freeman

North East hotel partners with gallery to showcase region's artists

An example of the work by Davison that will be on show in Hartlepool Art Exhibition.

An example of the work by Davison that will be on show in Hartlepool Art Exhibition.

Local artist with childhood dream showcases North East life in new exhibition

A work by Henri Hayden

A work by Henri Hayden

Vampire-slaying kits and broccoli art star in quirky Yorkshire Dales exhibition

First look at Sunderland's new Glassworks hub supported by £5million grant

The once controversial County Durham landmark which featured in popular ITV drama

National Glass Centre to bow out with 'bittersweet' final exhibition before closing

Tubwell Row, 1950s, by James Lindsey Bird

Tubwell Row, 1950s, by James Lindsey Bird

Of cats and queens: exhibition opens of artist who painted a vanished town

Tynemouth Metro station is commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike with Broken Lines, a new bridge gallery exhibition exploring the strike’s impact on the North East through a series of striking banners

Tynemouth Metro station is commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike with Broken Lines, a new bridge gallery exhibition exploring the strike’s impact on the North East through a series of striking banners

North East Metro marks General Strike centenary with banner exhibition

A new public art installation, Love Lane, has launched on Back Bridge Street in Sunderland, inviting residents and visitors to share messages celebrating love in all its forms following its debut during the run of Moulin Rouge at Sunderland Empire

A new public art installation, Love Lane, has launched on Back Bridge Street in Sunderland, inviting residents and visitors to share messages celebrating love in all its forms following its debut during the run of Moulin Rouge at Sunderland Empire

Love Lane turns North East back alley into wall of hearts and pride

The Cleveland Art Society’s 2026 Annual Show has opened at the Heritage Gallery on Middlesbrough’s Cargo Fleet.

The Cleveland Art Society’s 2026 Annual Show has opened at the Heritage Gallery on Middlesbrough’s Cargo Fleet.

Art society unveils 125th annual show at North East art gallery

Ms Auton, an award-winning author, spoken word artist, and playwright

Ms Auton, an award-winning author, spoken word artist, and playwright

Darlington author leads call to share their untold disability arts stories

Norman Cornish: A life in Sketchbooks opens at Bowes Museum pictured is his son John Cornish Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Norman Cornish: A life in Sketchbooks opens at Bowes Museum pictured is his son John Cornish Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

New exhibition celebrates the work of Norman Cornish, the Canaletto of the coalfield

Two new community-led murals have transformed homes in Middlesbrough’s Gresham area as part of the town’s first Storytelling Festival.

Two new community-led murals have transformed homes in Middlesbrough’s Gresham area as part of the town’s first Storytelling Festival.

Striking new murals tell North East town's stories of home and belonging

Cleveland Art Society will present its 125th Annual Exhibition at The Heritage Gallery next week

Cleveland Art Society will present its 125th Annual Exhibition at The Heritage Gallery next week

Cleveland Art Society marks 125th exhibition at The Heritage Gallery

Fiona Robertson, Moorland Pines

Fiona Robertson, Moorland Pines

Historic abbey to host art showcase for more than 60 North Yorkshire creatives

Teesside singer Finn Forster

Teesside singer Finn Forster

Tees Valley artists urged to apply for ‘career‑changing’ support

Turner on Tees will bring a major programme of exhibitions across the Tees Valley, running alongside the Turner Prize 2026 exhibition at MIMA in Middlesbrough.

Turner on Tees will bring a major programme of exhibitions across the Tees Valley, running alongside the Turner Prize 2026 exhibition at MIMA in Middlesbrough.

Programme of exhibitions to celebrate Turner Prize coming to North East

From left, Paul Whyatt, oldest member and standard bearer Steven Dockerty of the Royal British Legion Richmond, North Yorkshire, Branch and Lucy Pittaway.

From left, Paul Whyatt, oldest member and standard bearer Steven Dockerty of the Royal British Legion Richmond, North Yorkshire, Branch and Lucy Pittaway.

Lucy Pittaway unveils painting with Richmond’s oldest Royal British Legion member

Young North East artists celebrated as school art prize grows

A new mural celebrating the 45th anniversary of the AJ Bell Great North Run has been unveiled on Newcastle Quayside by race founder Sir Brendan Foster

A new mural celebrating the 45th anniversary of the AJ Bell Great North Run has been unveiled on Newcastle Quayside by race founder Sir Brendan Foster

Great North Run marks 45th birthday with giant Quayside mural by local street artist

Kay Holborn Bond with her three pieces

Kay Holborn Bond with her three pieces

Exhibition explores green energy’s impact on County Durham coalfield life

'Yarn‑bombed' - Why 300 woolly flowers have appeared in this North East park

Students and their families and friends enjoyed the hugely popular opening event for this year’s Summer Show at The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus

Students and their families and friends enjoyed the hugely popular opening event for this year’s Summer Show at The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus

Student talent shines at Northern School of Art’s packed Summer Show launch

Norman Stansfield Cornish (1919-2014) Berriman's Chip Van, Spennymoor, signed watercolour - sold for £5,000 at auction

Norman Stansfield Cornish (1919-2014) Berriman's Chip Van, Spennymoor, signed watercolour - sold for £5,000 at auction

Norman Cornish painting of a Spennymoor chip van sells for £5,000 at auction

Dr Martin Raby, Principal of the Northern School of Art, honoured with the OBE in recognition of his work in higher education

Dr Martin Raby, Principal of the Northern School of Art, honoured with the OBE in recognition of his work in higher education

King's Birthday Honours

King's Birthday Honours

Delighted North East arts education leader made an OBE for transformative impact

the mural, which was unveiled at the Houghton Big Lunchcelebration, and artist Sally Anderson

the mural, which was unveiled at the Houghton Big Lunchcelebration, and artist Sally Anderson

New mural to brighten North East park after community-led project

Part of the display featuring items from the studio of Robin Furness

Part of the display featuring items from the studio of Robin Furness

Art fans invited into painter’s world at North Yorkshire auctioneers

'Ewe' look no further as exhibition celebrates 150 years of Wensleydale sheep

The Darlington Dance Festival Association (DDFA), supported by the Darlington Council events team, has announed the return of its Annual Dance Festival and Mass Dance 2026

The Darlington Dance Festival Association (DDFA), supported by the Darlington Council events team, has announed the return of its Annual Dance Festival and Mass Dance 2026

Hundreds of dancers to take over Darlington market square for community event

Acclaimed local artist John Cutting, pictured, joins Chelsea Gold Medal winning florist Val Guest to transform historic 12th-century St Michael’s Church

Acclaimed local artist John Cutting, pictured, joins Chelsea Gold Medal winning florist Val Guest to transform historic 12th-century St Michael’s Church

Renowned sculptor to create bespoke artwork for County Durham festival

Beyond Van Gogh exhibition

Beyond Van Gogh exhibition

Win tickets to one of this summer's biggest immersive art exhibitions

Paul Raymond. Blobby Worm: Plasticine, modelling clay, mixed-media and Portrait of a Modernist by Lothar Goetz

Paul Raymond. Blobby Worm: Plasticine, modelling clay, mixed-media and Portrait of a Modernist by Lothar Goetz

University of Sunderland

'Bold' summer exhibition celebrates North East university fine art education

Cat and Dogs, Zimanga, 2016. This image received a Highly Commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards.

Cat and Dogs, Zimanga, 2016. This image received a Highly Commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards.

Wild Africa - Bishop Auckland wildlife photographer’s work coming to Darlington

Wildlife and equine artist Vicky Tucker will auction a unicorn painting to raise funds for the RDA Unicorn Centre, donating all proceeds to the charity

Wildlife and equine artist Vicky Tucker will auction a unicorn painting to raise funds for the RDA Unicorn Centre, donating all proceeds to the charity

North Yorkshire artist to auction unicorn painting for riding therapy centre

Filipina artist and University of Sunderland graduate Anna-Marie Gallares will open her first UK solo exhibition, I Carry It With Me, at Sunderland’s Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art on June 6.

Filipina artist and University of Sunderland graduate Anna-Marie Gallares will open her first UK solo exhibition, I Carry It With Me, at Sunderland’s Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art on June 6.

University of Sunderland

North East art graduate to debut solo exhibition - exploring culture and memory

The Northern School of Art is showcasing student work in two end-of-year public exhibitions

The Northern School of Art is showcasing student work in two end-of-year public exhibitions

Northern School of Art opening multiple public exhibitions

Children from Keeble Gateway Academy, Thirsk, exhibit their masterpieces with head teacher Jonny Davies.

Children from Keeble Gateway Academy, Thirsk, exhibit their masterpieces with head teacher Jonny Davies.

North Yorkshire pupils celebrate Leonardo da Vinci with art showcase

Team Into the Light (L-R) Dr Alison Whelan, Julia Handelman-Smith, Anna Hodsgon, Elinor Creaby-Attwood

Team Into the Light (L-R) Dr Alison Whelan, Julia Handelman-Smith, Anna Hodsgon, Elinor Creaby-Attwood

£80,000 boost for County Durham creatives through new scheme

Award-winning North East artist Mackenzie Thorpe has created a special artwork for Thornaby cancer survivor Lee Bainbridge, who now volunteers to support other cancer patients following his own diagnosis

Award-winning North East artist Mackenzie Thorpe has created a special artwork for Thornaby cancer survivor Lee Bainbridge, who now volunteers to support other cancer patients following his own diagnosis

Artist Mackenzie Thorpe honours North East cancer patient helping others

A rare early artwork by David Hockney is set to bring in thousands at Tennants Auctioneers' Modern and Contemporary Art Sale

A rare early artwork by David Hockney is set to bring in thousands at Tennants Auctioneers' Modern and Contemporary Art Sale

Early David Hockney piece expected to fetch thousands at upcoming auction

The Light - artistic director Tony Guillan

The Light - artistic director Tony Guillan

Director named for new cultural venue in County Durham ahead of launch