Five Local Museums to Visit!

The North East is full of art and creativity, everywhere you look there are memories of the heritage of our shared past in industry, the incredible natural surroundings that shape us as well as the voices of the present day. Although sometimes it can feel frustrating that all of the big arts and cultural events seem to be happening elsewhere, in this blog series we want to outline some of the fantastic art, cultural and Read more…

Local Sculptures to Take a Look At

The North East is full of art and creativity, everywhere you look there are memories of the heritage of our shared past in industry, the incredible natural surroundings that shape us as well as the voices of the present day. Although sometimes it can feel frustrating that all of the big arts and cultural events seem to be happening elsewhere, in this blog series we want to outline some of the fantastic art and creative Read more…

Five Local Galleries to Visit

The North East is full of art and creativity, everywhere you look there are memories of the heritage of our shared past in industry, the incredible natural surroundings that shape us as well as the voices of the present day. Although sometimes it can feel frustrating that all of the big arts and cultural events seem to be happening elsewhere, in this blog series we want to outline some of the fantastic art and creative Read more…

Exhibitions to See in the North East

The North East is full of art and creativity, everywhere you look there are memories of our shared past in industry, the incredible natural surroundings that shape us as well as the voices of the present day. Although sometimes it can feel frustrating that all of the big arts and cultural events seem to be happening elsewhere, in this blog series we want to outline some of the fantastic art and creative events, landmarks, and Read more…

Take a Look at the Communities Reconnected Showcase!

From Monday the 14th March community centres across East Durham will be showcasing their Communities Reconnected exhibitions- and you are invited! Communities Reconnected aimed to reintroduce adult learning back into the area and reconnect individuals to their local community. These exhibitions are a collection of creative work made by the community during part of the ‘Reconnecting Communities’ projects led by JD Creative. During the showcase, you will have the opportunity to hear and read journey Read more…

Take Ten Tours in County Durham

From Monday March 14th to Saturday March 19th, Fluid Motion Theatre’s performance installation, ‘Take Ten‘ is touring County Durham, and you’re invited! Take Ten is a performance installation designed to slow us down. It’s a space to be present, in the here and now, to reflect and to notice. Audiences can take a moment on a bespoke and colourful swing chair, guided by a soundtrack that encourages you to sit comfortably, swing gently and breathe Read more…

Let’s Create Commission – Untold Stories (Men)

Let’s Create Commission: Untold Stories (Men) Introduction East Durham Creates in partnership with their Community Panel would like to commission an artist, creative practitioner or organisation to work with local men on a project capturing their untold stories. This is a commission to co-create and capture the word of mouth stories and tales of community members that are often overlooked. About East Durham Creates East Durham Creates is a Creative People and Places project funded Read more…

Untold Stories Commission

Untold Stories Commission “For many years people in communities like ours have thought that art isn’t for them and that nobody cares about their stories – we changed that.” – Rona Hardy, Community Champion Introduction East Durham Creates in partnership with their Community would like to commission an artist, creative practitioner or organisation to work with local people on a project titled ‘Untold Stories’ – a commission to co-create and capture the word of mouth Read more…

Why should I Join the Community Panel?

Our Community Panel is at the heart of East Durham Creates, and guides our projects, ensuring they are beneficial to the local community. In the past our Community Panel has sought a location for our Arts Café, ensured major commissions become annual events, identified the need to engage more young people which led to the creation of ‘No More Nowt Happens’… and lots more. As we move into Phase 3 of East Durham Creates, we Read more…