There are many ways in which people of all ages can get involved in the life of the Hatton Gallery. Opportunities through classes, activities, volunteering and the friends' groups occur througout the year.

Volunteers

There are plenty of volunteering opportunites available from working with the learning team on family fun days to cataloging information.

Friends of the Hatton

Jamie Sholvin talking about his work

Being a Friend means that in addition to supporting one of the most distinguished galleries in the north of England, you will receive the following benefits:

  •     Invitations to previews, receptions, and parties.
  •     Quarterly newsletter regarding FOTH activities.
  •     Competitions - prizes including free tickets to other museums and galleries.
  •     Concessionary prices for FOTH events.
  •     Programmes of lectures, walks, visits, and workshops.
  •     Opportunity to participate in selling exhibitions organised by FOTH.
  •     Opportunity to gain volunteering experience in the Gallery.


Funds raised by Friends of the Hatton support the Hatton in a number of ways. In the past, the Friends have helped with the purchase of equipment for the Gallery which has assisted the staff in the conservation and care of works.

Everyone is welcome to join. Please send the Gallery an email, contact us by telephone or download the application form (PDF, 321kb).
 

Download the latest Friends Newsletter from here (PDF, 3MB).

To join the Friends of the Hatton Gallery on Facebook click here.

Membership Prices:
Individual: £12
Family: £18
Student: £5

Social Media

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Isla, one of our student placements, has blogged about the BA Fine Art show which you can see now at the Hatton

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/guest-blog-post-newcastle-university-fine-art-degree-show-2013-hatton-gallery/

Guest blog post: Newcastle University Fine Art Degree Show 2013, Hatton Gallery | Tyne & Wear...
www.twmuseums.org.uk
The following blog post is by Isla Haddow who is studying a BA in Fine Art at Leicester University and has completed a work placement with Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

12:30pm 12 Jun 2013

Timeline Photos
How has this Sowerby's glass affected the culture of our region? Amy's latest blog post asks this question

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/culture-in-an-industrial-region/

1:38pm 05 Jun 2013

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