Newcastle’s art world bosses traveled to London this Tuesday to host a special event at 10 Downing Street to showcase the North East and its treasures.
Keith Mellin, director of the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museum, joined the team as they traveled by train to London to visit No. 10, where part of the Raine Art Gallery’s precious collection is currently on display. I was alone. Nine works of art from the city’s galleries are on loan there until October as part of the annual Museum in Residence initiative, with an oil painting of the iconic Tyne Bridge among the selected exhibits. included, and will welcome VIP guests to Rishi Sunak’s official London residence.
The scheme is run by Government Art Collections, which selects museums and galleries from around the country each year to display parts of their collections, and TWAM chiefs say it’s the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on Laing. I see it as an opportunity. Not just in Newcastle but in the wider area. This Tuesday was their first opportunity to officially visit No. 10 and address a specially invited audience at the exhibition’s reception.
Prior to the reception, TWAM told X (formerly Twitter) that the team was “extremely excited” to host an event that highlights the North through art, and was on an early morning train ride to the South. He said those included Cheryl McGregor, director of communications. A developer said: “We’re looking forward to a great day celebrating the 10th place North East art and culture.” Chief curator Julie Milne, who is also Lane’s manager, also helped select the works on display. did.
Mr Merrin then shared an image taken outside the famous black front door and said he was so glad to be there, writing: “Great to see a familiar painting of the North East in such a famous space.” ” he said. As well as the outstanding 1928 oil painting ‘The Buildings of Tyne Bridge’, painted by Edward Dickie in the year of its opening, the nine local works of art on display include It includes one of artist-turned-artist Norman Cornish’s popular Pitman paintings. It includes scenes painted by members of the famous Grimshaw family of artists from his 1895 to his 1902, as well as lesser-known talents in collage and plasterwork from the 1960s.
TWAM believes the exhibition, which spans the corridors of Downing Street, aims to introduce new audiences to the art and heritage of the North East. Among those in attendance on Tuesday was the Bishop of Newcastle, who pointed out that two of the paintings on display depicted the city’s cathedral.
The reception event, hosted by Whitley Bay Arts Minister Parkinson, was also attended by MPs from the North East. It brings together members of the House of Lords and various business people with an interest in the North East, arts and culture. It is also supported by local travel agency Dawson & Sanderson, whose managing director Anneline Hutton said they were delighted to be a sponsor. “This is more than just a business; it is an investment in our heritage and a testament to our unwavering commitment.” To the vibrant spirit of our community. ”
Calling the gallery “local to our hearts,” Lane said it is “rooted in our proud heritage as a family-run business founded in the Northeast, and our commitment to the local community is It’s deeply ingrained in our DNA,” he added.
Keith Mellin said: “It’s great to work with a North East business that is passionate about supporting and promoting the arts, culture and heritage of our region. Laing Art Gallery becomes the 10th Museum in Residence, making this the North East’s We are very excited about this opportunity to promote England’s great arts, culture and heritage.”