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Girl with a Lamb Unveiled
Posted by: Maureen Wilkinson | Posted in: General News | Posted on: March 30, 2015
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On Saturday 12th April 2014, the painting by Abel Hold, entitled “Girl with a Lamb” and dated 1842, was unveiled at Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum. As Hold lived and worked in Cawthorne for over 40 year, the volunteers at the museum were delighted to receive it. Over the winter, when the museum is closed, they […]
Dedication Of Nameboard At Milefield School
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: General News | Posted on: March 24, 2015
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On Friday 7 March, two members of Barnsley Art on Your Doorstep attended the dedication ceremony for the artwork used as a name board for Milefield School, Grimethorpe. It was created by the parents, grandparents and children at the school in sessions arranged by Barnsley Adult and Family Learning Service. The work was influenced by […]
We have published our book
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: General News | Posted on:
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Finally after years of research we have published our book The Hidden Artists of Barnsley. It has been a long and interesting journey since we began the work in 2010. There have been frustrations and exciting discoveries along the way, and we have enjoyed the generosity of the artists’ families in sharing their information. There […]
Dedication of a Plaque to Thomas Witlam Atkinson
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: General News | Posted on:
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Plaque in Cawthorne All Saints’ Church to commemorate work of Thomas Witlam Atkinson, organised by the family of the artist On 12th July 2015, the family of Thomas Witlam Atkinson will dedicate a plaque in All Saints’ church Cawthorne to commemorate the work of the artist. Atkinson was also an architect, author and explorer in […]
Gawber Glasshouse Information Board
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: General News | Posted on:
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The Digital Glasshouse An Information Board for Gawber Glasshouse A potential legacy for our Hidden Art Project is the placing of an information board on the site of the Gawber Glasshouse. During the Hidden Art exhibition, a volunteer discussed the location and influence of Gawber Glasshouse on Barnsley’s Hidden artists with Councillor Linda Burgess. Glass […]
Competition Results
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: Competitions, General News | Posted on:
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There were many entries for our competitions and we were delighted with the effort and inspiration that went into them. The talent of our budding Barnsley artists shone through. Competition Number 1. Design a poster to publicise our exhibition at the Cooper Gallery The winners were Ava Collier (5-11years) Jasmine McNicholas (12-17years) The […]
Our Film
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: General News | Posted on: February 3, 2014
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Our Film of the Hidden Artists of Barnsley Our film, produced over the summer and autumn of 2013, is to give imaginative snapshots of scenes in a selection of artists’ lives. It was directed, filmed and edited by a skilled and patient young volunteer team with dedicated support from our other volunteers. It introduces our […]
Talks & Workshops
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: Exhibitions | Posted on:
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Come and join us this summer! Programme of Talks and Workshops – 7 June to 30 August 2014 Our Talks and Workshops Programme is free to attend. It will complement our exhibition of The Hidden Art of Barnsley at the Cooper Gallery from 7 June to 30 August 2014. It will give you more information about […]
Poster Competition
Posted by: Graham McLusky | Posted in: Competitions | Posted on: February 1, 2014
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Design a poster to advertise ‘The Hidden Art of Barnsley’ Exhibition ‘Barnsley Art on Your Doorstep’ (BAYD) is a Barnsley-based voluntary organisation which aims to reveal and celebrate Barnsley’s artistic heritage. We are currently delivering a project called ‘The Hidden Art of Barnsley’, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project focusses […]
Map Competition (Thomas Atkinson)
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Create a map showing the route travelled by Thomas Witlam Atkinson and his family between 1848 and 1854. Prize: The individual or team who produces the winning entry will receive a prize of £50 and their entry will be displayed in the Cooper Gallery as part of ‘The Hidden Art of Barnsley’ exhibition to […]