Figures of Tyne Artwork Chapbooks on display in the Grainger Market.

Figures of Tyne - October Update

Steve Pardue October 11, 2024

The FIGURES OF TYNE engagement has more or less been completed now. This involved working with artists, stakeholders and members of the public in various workshops and art events, culminating in an exhibition that went live during September for Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days Sketch Walks Update

Steve Pardue September 9, 2024

Heritage Open Days is nearly upon us and we have set up the room at the Creative Central Hub with some great artworks on display.

Figures of Tyne - June update

Steve Pardue June 24, 2024

June has seen more engagement and some very interesting meetings and visits. We have been exploring some of the stories of tyne with the Tyne and Wear Museums and Archives. This work is helping us to drill down into the detail of the story of our city.

Figures of Tyne - March update

Steve Pardue March 28, 2024

The Figures of Tyne Art Group meet regularly in Newcastle to create chapbooks and a body of sketches and artworks that will feed into the Public Art piece for the n ew building on John Dobson Street.

River God Tyne at the Common Room, Newcastle.

Figures of Tyne - February update

Steve Pardue February 27, 2024

The Figures of Tyne public artwork is developing nicely and the engagement is well underway. We have an art group and various workshops planned and other ways to get involved - just get in touch if you would like more information.

Figures of Tyne

Steve Pardue February 1, 2024

Figures of Tyne is a new public art piece designed for the side of the new building being commissioned for the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. The artwork will bring together the themes of “Figures of Tyne” and “Architectural Artistry” together into one engaging artwork that retells the history of Newcastle. The spirit of the people of Newcastle will be reflected in the quirky re-telling of history.