The Hatton stages a highly regarded programme of historical, modern and contemporary art exhibitions. The permanent collection consists of over 3,500 works, including Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbarn.
The Quadrangle
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
(0191) 222 6059
Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 2-5pm
Closed on Bank Holidays
Hatton Gallery
The Quadrangle
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Tel: (0191) 222 6059
Textphone: 18001 0191 222 6059
Described in recent years as ”one of the most impressive exhibition spaces in Britain , the Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North east since the early twentieth century.
The Hatton stages a highly regarded programme of historical, modern and contemporary art exhibitions. On permanent display is Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbarn, considered by many to be one of the seminal artworks of the twentieth century.
The Hatton also has a permanent collection of over 3,500 works ranging from the Renaissance to the twentieth century and includes works by Francis Bacon, Walter Sickert, Tiburzio Passarotti, John Martin and Patrick Heron.
It is advisable that you book in well in advance to secure a visit to the Hatton Gallery. Please contact Hazel Barron-Cooper on (0191) 222 6059 or email at hazel.barron-cooper@ncl.ac.uk
Toilets, including disabled access, can be found on the ground floor of the gallery. A small shop, also located on the ground floor, sells a variety of items including art books, postcards and jewellery.
Please report to main reception desk and sign in on behalf of your group and please let learning staff know if you are arriving by coach as it is possible to arrange a drop off point within the University Campus, through the entrance barriers on King’s Road . The coach must then leave campus and return to collect group.
Use this Hazard Identification Sheet to help you prepare for your visit and risk assessment.
Due to the size and diversity of all our venues we highly recommend that group leaders conduct a preliminary visit.
Hope to see you tonight for The Late Shows at the Hatton Gallery for LA sounds, Kurt Schwitters' poetry and hands-on art. Drop in 7-11pm - everyone welcome!
http://www.thelateshows.org.uk/venues/hatton-gallery.html
Venues | TheLateShows.com
www.thelateshows.org.uk
Decorate your own graphic cup or word art bag inspired by Ed Ruscha's artworks or make a collage, accompanied by urban poetry and LA sounds.
6:09pm 18 May 2013
On Saturday night at the Hatton (7-11pm) not only will there be music and the chance to make things inspired by our Ed Ruscha exhibition but students from Newcastle University will also be performing poetry by Kurt Schwitters.
To get you in the mood, here's a link to Merzbank where you can find lots of art inspired by Schwitters
http://merzbank.com/
MERZBANK | Artists' online works exploring Kurt Schwitters' creative legacy
merzbank.com
Explore the MerzBank by clicking the various 'refresh” and 'home” buttons or dip into the 'Choose MerzBank Account” to see what deposits the artists have made.
2:04pm 16 May 2013
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