The Northern Art Gala, a series of exhibitions showcasing an exciting range of creative talent from The Northern School of Art‘s postgraduate art and design students is in it’s second year. Taking place across leading Tees Valley galleries and museums this years artworks and installations can be found at Pineapple Black, The Bis, ARC Stockton, The Bank and Kirkleatham Museum, amongst other solo venues and exhibitions launching from the 12^th January.

Launch events include a range of group exhibitions and a sprinkling of solo shows some details can be be found below. Specific artists details and the full programme are available on instagram head to @thenorthernartgala.

Solo Shows include:

• Pineapple Black, ‘Customise Your World’ (A Solo Show by Grimesz) Preview Event Friday 12^th January 3-7pm, (Exhibition runs 19^th January – 17^th February, alongside Pineapple Black’s ‘Last Shot’ Exhibition)
• Easington Miners Welfare Social Club – ‘Last Man Standing’ (A project in collaboration with MA student Russell Smith and others, 1 night only).

Group Shows include:

• • Thursday 18^th January, ARC Art Centre, Stockton 5.30pm-7.30pm

  The ARC will be showcasing a range of Textiles, Costume & Illustration.

  • Friday 19^th January, The BIS, Hartlepool, 4.30pm-6.30pm

  The BIS will be showcasing a range of Fine Art and Photography

  • Friday 19^th January, The Bank, Hartlepool, 6.30pm-8.30pm

  The Bank will be showcasing Photography & Graphic Design

   The Northern Art Gala, Exhibitions Venues – Opening Dates

  • ARC Stockton – Open 18/01/24 – 02/03/24
  • The Bis, Hartlepool – Open 19/01/24 – 19/02/24
  • The Bank, Hartlepool – Open 19/01/24 – -02/03/24
  • Kirkleatham Museum – Open 19/01/24 – 02/06/24
  • Pineapple Black, Solo Show – Open 19/01/24 – 17/02/24
  • Easington Colliery, Welfare Centre, Solo Show – Open 12/01/24 – 10/02/24
  • Further Social shows to be announced @thenorthernartgala
  • (Please check venue general opening times)

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