What? Where? When?
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We would like to say a huge Well Done to North Tyneside's Ylana First for her MBE and look forward to our forthcoming interview with her.

Local Galleries, Art Projects and Events

In the North East of England

Saturday Art Club - at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art in Sunderland. Open every Saturday morning during term time for 8-14 year olds between 10:00am and 12:00pm, and 1:00 and 3:00pm. This is a hands on fun group working with artists each week to experiment with different materials to create unique artworks. Call 0191 5148452 for more information

North Tyneside Arts - First port of call for Art Projects in North Tyneside has to be North Tyneside Arts, housed in the Buddle Arts Centre in Wallsend Tyne & Wear. Chck out their Facilities and Organisations section for up to date information on Art Projects in the region. Also check out their Projects and Events page to find out whats coming up or for reviews of recent events

Harker Herald - look out in Newcastle for large billboard sized artworks artwork produced by a different artist each month. For more information check out Waygood Gallery & Studios and see what other exhibitions they are running.

Waiting for Sunday - the big night out in Teeside! This exciting arts hub hosts the best of talen from far and wide every Sunday night. Complemented by the best vegetarian food in the region (apparently). For more info visit The Waiting Room.

The National Glass Centre, based in Sunderland has a whole range of events and activties. Find out about exhibitions or events. Highlights include North and South which examines what it means to be English; or a tour of the centre where glass is still blown in the traditional way. North and South is also featured at the Northern Centre for Contemporary Art

Rednile Still in Sunderland, Rednile is a colaboration between 3 artists resulting in a project that 'engages with conemporay art in its broadest sense'. Find out what its all about and what projects are current here

The Queens Hall at Hexham also as a varied programme and is well worth a visit. The 'Creative Heart of the Community' features film, dance, theatre - check out their Events Section.

Darlington Arts Centre and Civic Theatre is celebrating 100 of entertainment this year. Offering something or everyone - check out their programme here

The Crack Magazine has the best up-to-date listings for music, fashion, dance, cinema and lots more in the Newcastle area - far too much to list on here. Check it out here.

Nearby - Painting Courses and other Attractions

Painting Weekends with Sue Ford - Pastel and Mixed Media at Stokesley during April and December. Details can be found here

More Paint Away Holidays and Short Courses - with Sue Ford during 2008. Sue can take you to some fabulous locations and tutor you in the art of painting with all medias. View the full programme here.

Flowers, Life, Landscape Course - with Paul Riley at Coombe Farm Studios, near the Dart esturary is one of the courses available this Spring and Summer. Paul teachers watercolours and runs a wide range of course year year.

Painting and Sculpting courses - in the painters paradise of Tuscany. The long established Verocchio Arts Centre is offering some fabulous courses in 2008 for those who want to combine their summer holiday with some tuituion and half board accomodation. You need to make your own travel arrangements.They are always looking for helpers if you fancy a month in Tuscany...

St Ives School of Painting offers tuition in drawing, painting and printmaking, offering a year long programme of long and short courses.

The Lake District - the beautiful are lakes almost on our doorstep. How lucky are we in the North East of England to have such wonfeful surroundings. Find out what you can do in the lake district this summer - walking - biking - climbing.....The Lake District Outdoors