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April 2009

April 2009

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Exhibition

Ships, Sailors & Steam Trains: Carmichael & Parker's North East

Henry Perlee Parker's portraits of working people and characters from the North East coast and Newcastle are contrasted with land and seascapes by… Read more

14 Jun - 6 Sep 09

Exhibition

Surface Reality

Contemporary painting and sculpture by artists who use the textures and properties of paint in a variety of ways. Hexham-born Turner Prize nominee… Read more

24 Jan - 12 Apr 09

Exhibition

Journeys & Quests

An intriguing selection of paintings from the 15th to 20th centuries, featuring historic journeys, legendary quests, emigrants' travels and… Read more

24 Jan - 12 Apr 09

Exhibition

Beyond the Image

A selection of personal and intimate portraits by artists including Dod Procter, Renike Dijksta and Su Rui. Including local characters, families and… Read more

25 Apr - 21 Jun 09

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Family ARTventures: Watercolour painting

Explore some of the paintings on display at the Laing and make a painting of your own. 1.30 - 3.30pm Free. Read more

6 Apr 09

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Family ARTventures: Painterly Pots

Decorate a pot for planting this Spring 1.30 - 3.30pm Free… Read more

8 Apr 09

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Family ARTventures: Stained 'Glass'

Have a look at the beautiful stained glass windows at the Laing and then create your own piece of stained 'glass' using art materials. 1.30 - Read more

9 Apr 09

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Easter Art Trolley

Visit the Easter Art Trolley where there will be creative fun going on, including activities, games and trails. 1.30 - 3.30pm Free… Read more

10 Apr 09

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Family ARTventures: Windmills

Celebrate Science and Engineering Week by making a colourful windmill to use outdoors. 1.30 - 3.30pm Free… Read more

18 Apr 09