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The Dovecote Street Show - An exhibition of paintings, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
The Dovecote Street Show is a survey exhibition of contemporary art, which is taking place in the centre of Amble. Comprising of work...

Beth Wardell
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Tickets for Mortal Fools latest production "Flux" go on sale.
The award-winning Mortal Fools are a Northumberland based charity, bringing drama and creative learning to young people across the region....

Beth Wardell
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Josey, The Indignant Daughter - the groundbreaking new audio musical created by November Club.
November Club proudly presents their new audio theatrical production: Josey, The Indignant Daughter. The piece combines music and...

Beth Wardell
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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A cuppa and a catch up - Northumberland Coastal Heritage and Education with Ranger Jane
Northumberland's Ranger Jane has pivoted her work since the pandemic to set up her own business in coastal education. She's partnered...

Claire Venus
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector in March
This blog follows the previous blog I shared last month; Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector in February. I'm not going to...

Claire Venus
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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You're invited to; The Grow Development Programme
Paid consultation opportunities in Newcastle and Northumberland and an online survey. Guest blog by Louise Taylor-Asheg, Participation...

Claire Venus
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Northumberland Artists - Studios, workshop spaces and hire opportunities 2023
Culture Northumberland exists to amplify the work of the Cultural and Heritage sector in Northumberland and support those who contribute...

Claire Venus
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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A cuppa and a catch up with Jessica Kinnersley
This week on the Culture Northumberland blog we catch up with artist Jessica Kinnersley who has recently won Rural Design Innovation...

Claire Venus
Feb 10, 20234 min read
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NATIONAL TRUST NORTH EAST EMERGING ARTIST AWARD SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
Two Northumberland based artists have been shortlisted for the North East emerging artist award. Read on for the full press release from...

Claire Venus
Feb 8, 20235 min read
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Funny and Moving One-Man Show comes to Northumberland part of LGBT+ History Month.
Combining theatre, original live music and animation The Devil Danced in Our Eyes is a funny and moving one-person show that explores...

Beth Wardell
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Failspace - space to fail - resources and updates
Posted on behalf of the Failspace project. The official part of the FailSpace project is drawing to a close. However, we still have some...

Claire Venus
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector in February
Culture Northumberland Monthly Funding Opportunity Thread We have committed to putting together this funding opportunity thread once per...

Claire Venus
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Creativity and Wellbeing Week 15-21 May '23 - Sign up and add your local events
You can list your events and activities for wellbeing week via their online portal. You might also want to consider one of these other...

Claire Venus
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Cuppa and a catch up with artist Helen Pailing
This series profiles artists, makers and cultural/ heritage sector workers who live, work or want to work in Northumberland. I was...

Claire Venus
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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A new digital experience to improve visitor access to Hadrian’s Wall.
The winners of the Digital Challenge delivered by the Rural Design Centre Innovation Project, have been announced. In this blog post we...

Beth Wardell
Jan 27, 20233 min read
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Berwick-upon-Tweed Creative Guild
Did you know there's a thriving network of artists and creatives in Berwick. It also serves the Scottish Borders. I asked founder Nick...

Claire Venus
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Catch-up with Cambois based writer and creative Alex Oates
and his brand new short film - 'Mortal' produced in partnership with director, Andy Berriman We really enjoy profiling a peak behind the...

Claire Venus
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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NEW FOR 2023 - Co-working for creatives in Cultural Venues
We are delighted to announce that following the successful pilot of co-working at Alnwick Playhouse we are working on monthly dates for...

Claire Venus
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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Hexham Cultural Network and the opportunity to co-work locally
Just before Christmas, I caught up with Katy Taylor, Artistic Director and CEO of Queen's Hall Hexham. Katy heads up the 'Hexham Cultural...

Claire Venus
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Let's Create Platinum Jubilee Fund - managed by Community Foundation - DEADLINE to apply for up to
This week Community Foundation led an information session on the NEW Arts Council Let's Create Platinum Jubilee Fund. Here are the slides...

Claire Venus
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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