http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/ Read all the latest arts news. News on art, galleries and exhibitions in Newcastle and across the Tyneside region. en-gb http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/15/dancer-brings-her-art-to-home-from-home-61634-20913813/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/15/dancer-brings-her-art-to-home-from-home-61634-20913813/ TYNESIDE takes on the flavour of the Orient this week with dancers flying in to demonstrate different styles of their art. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/15/wendy-uproots-herself-61634-20913866/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/15/wendy-uproots-herself-61634-20913866/ THE phrase “gardening leave” has come to cover a multitude of sins in business and politics. But BBC boss Wendy Pilmer insists there’s nothing sinister about her decision to spend more time with plants. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/14/it-s-a-wrap-61634-20908043/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/14/it-s-a-wrap-61634-20908043/ HERE is my prediction – that the Tyneside Cinema is going to be like the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. That’s to say, everyone is going to love it and no one will have a bad word to say about it. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/13/you-can-relive-fun-for-sammy-61634-20901760/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/13/you-can-relive-fun-for-sammy-61634-20901760/ IF there’s such a thing as a win win win win situation, Sunday For Sammy (SFS) has it in the bag. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/07/it-s-who-cares-wins-61634-20875643/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/07/it-s-who-cares-wins-61634-20875643/ SOLDIER turned author Chris Ryan was at the Newcastle headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds yesterday. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/06/curse-of-the-owl-61634-20867882/ Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/06/curse-of-the-owl-61634-20867882/ WHILE Bill Pattison was out walking in Beamish, he stumbled across an intriguing piece of local history. His discovery, a curious carved owl, has since taken him on an extraordinary journey of discovery. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/01/catching-up-with-uncle-baz-61634-20847445/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/05/01/catching-up-with-uncle-baz-61634-20847445/ JUST one week ago, I concluded an interview with Barry Cryer by asking him about the peerless Humphrey Lyttelton, his chairman on the long-running BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/30/bindi-spots-bring-artist-s-work-to-life-61634-20842517/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/30/bindi-spots-bring-artist-s-work-to-life-61634-20842517/ NOT everything we see in Baltic could be described as beautiful but rarely is beauty the purpose of the exercise. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/30/untold-stories-from-second-world-war-61634-20842837/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/30/untold-stories-from-second-world-war-61634-20842837/ Former prisoner-of-war John Nichol tells David Whetstone about those who evaded capture in an earlier conflict. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/23/putting-st-george-back-in-spotlight-61634-20805863/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/23/putting-st-george-back-in-spotlight-61634-20805863/ HE was the inspiration for the oldest order of chivalry in Europe. His banner filled timid hearts in far off lands with courage for battle. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/22/dance-festival-takes-off-with-route-to-stars-61634-20799875/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/22/dance-festival-takes-off-with-route-to-stars-61634-20799875/ NO passports were necessary as journalists were greeted yesterday by the Air Dance boarding team at Newcastle International Airport. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/21/laing-displays-the-many-varied-aspects-of-love-61634-20795072/ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/21/laing-displays-the-many-varied-aspects-of-love-61634-20795072/ Love has inspired artists down the centuries. David Whetstone views some of the results in a new exhibition. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/19/annette-s-message-of-peace-takes-flight-61634-20795052/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/19/annette-s-message-of-peace-takes-flight-61634-20795052/ A HUGE flock of paper birds is carrying a message of peace across the Metro line at historic Tynemouth station. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/16/original-thoughts-on-art-of-prints-61634-20771387/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/16/original-thoughts-on-art-of-prints-61634-20771387/ IF you’re never quite sure of the difference between original and limited edition works of art, a new exhibition will imprint it on your mind. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/14/the-art-of-hitting-the-gym-61634-20762189/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/14/the-art-of-hitting-the-gym-61634-20762189/ BERWICK has always been a wonderful place with its battlements, its bridges, its swans and its bracing sea air. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/05/sad-childhood-led-to-creation-of-super-spy-61634-20724955/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/05/sad-childhood-led-to-creation-of-super-spy-61634-20724955/ A miserable childhood drove Anthony Horowitz into reading and it was his salvation. The Alex Rider creator talks to David Whetstone as the National Year of Reading is launched. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/03/expo-gives-artists-and-makers-a-showcase-61634-20714267/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/03/expo-gives-artists-and-makers-a-showcase-61634-20714267/ A CALL has gone out for artists to take part in the second North East Art Expo. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/02/a-creative-answer-to-funds-crisis-61634-20707308/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/04/02/a-creative-answer-to-funds-crisis-61634-20707308/ APRIL heralds a new era for an arts initiative which has helped many creative people to establish or expand their businesses. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/03/31/flamenco-for-new-and-better-world-61634-20697157/ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/03/31/flamenco-for-new-and-better-world-61634-20697157/ TAKE a huge helping of old-world Spanish Flamenco dance. Add a touch of new-world club sounds and season with a swirling, whirling backdrop of colour. http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/03/27/festival-fun-will-put-a-community-together-61634-20680706/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2008/03/27/festival-fun-will-put-a-community-together-61634-20680706/ THE third Jesmond Community Festival was launched yesterday with music, theatre, a stilt walker and even a red carpet leading to the entrance of the sponsoring New Northumbria Hotel.