Pat’s vibrant and colourful works present a host of fantastic characters and remarkable situations both in her inimitable painting style and her ingenious hand made puppets.


Alice in Sunderland
Bryan Talbot
8 September - 13 September
in the foyer

As part of Heritage Open Days, Bryan Talbot, author of the critically acclaimed book' Alice In Sunderland' will have some of his art work from the book on display, the week beginning 8 September at Arts Centre, Washington, Bryan will also give a talk and slide show presentation on Saturday 13 September at the City Library & Arts Centre at 1.30pm. The Heritage Open Days regional booklet will be available from August.


Open Exhibition
22 August – 27 September
Preview 21 August
The open exhibition is open to all Professional/ Amateur artists with a prize of a solo exhibition the following year. Please call 0191 219 3455 for information on how to enter.


Friends and Influences
Ray Dobson
5 September - 5 October
Preview Thursday 4 September 7 - 9 pm
in the Granary


The subjects in this photography exhibition have, in many cases come close to achieving what may be loosely termed `fame` and in some instances have very definitely done so ! They are all either musicians who have at  had a influence on the music scene in the North East or others that have been instrumental in other people’s success whilst rarely or never performing themselves.



Northern Counties Photographic Federation
12 December –  7 February 2009
Preview  11 December
The Northern Counties Photographic Federation serve some fifty clubs and societies across the North of England, covering an area, which includes the whole of the counties of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham, Cleveland and the northern part of Cumbria.

Opening Times
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm
Thursday: 9am - 10pm
Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday: 9am - Midnight
Sunday: Closed