Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is offering the unique opportunity for visitors to create pieces of work directly onto the walls of a new Norman Cornish-inspired exhibit.
The exciting Make Your Mark activity, which launches today, will see two people selected to creatively contribute to the walls...
The Ocean Film Festival is back for autumn 2021 with a brand-new collection of the world’s most inspirational ocean-themed films, from below and above the surface.
Returning as a live theatre tour, the Ocean Film Festival features a selection of short films starring wild seafaring voyages, extreme watersports and marine...
An 11-year-old pupil from a primary school in South Shields has won a scholarship place at one of the UK’s most prestigious ballet schools in her quest to become a professional ballerina.
Year 6 student Rose Blair who currently attends St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic...
Aspiring Graphic Design students at Northumbria University will have the opportunity to enhance their learning experience, through the new Vaughan Oliver Scholarships, launching in September 2021.
Vaughan Oliver was one of the most influential British Graphic Designers and Art Directors of his generation.
Graduating from Northumbria University, then known as Newcastle...
A unique piece of art has been commissioned chronicling the history of one of the North East’s best-loved charities.
The People’s Kitchen supports hundreds of “friends” across the city every day. Volunteers have supported vulnerable people in Newcastle for more than 30 years serving up to 225 meals every session,...
A Northumbrian milliner is preparing to share her craft-making expertise to a worldwide audience as well as helping a charity for the homeless and needy in New York City.
Margaret Woodliff Wright set up her business, The Northumberland Milliner at Doxford Newhouses near Alnwick after graduating with high distinctions in...
Top Dog Film Festival – new virtual event!
30 April - 3 May
The Top Dog Film Festival is back in the UK and Ireland this April, with a brand-new collection of heart-warming films celebrating the incredible bond between dogs and their human companions.
Showing virtually, the Top Dog Film Festival features...
Four students from a Tees Valley school have been awarded for their artwork which challenges assumptions about the role of women.
The students from Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough, part of Vision Academy Learning Trust, will now receive bespoke Career Explorer prizes after their success in the #ChoosetoChallenge competition held...
Over 200 artists in the running to win the title
Public vote is now open for art lovers to decide the finalists
Winners from three age categories will be announced
Promising artists across Newcastle are appealing for public votes to be in with a chance of being crowned the North East Artist...
Northumberland National Park has been awarded a grant from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage as part of the Here For Culture campaign by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The £132,800 grant will be used to provide additional resources as the COVID-19 Government Lockdown restrictions begin to ease and...
