Creative Darlington

Creative Darlington is an arts initiative to increase participation and engagement with the arts in Darlington.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Enjoyed a pram-pushing walk with grandson on weekend and seeing so many people relaxing and having fun in the many beautiful parks here. Recently discovered Ian Paine's lovely film sharing insight into why so many people treasure South Park in Darlington https://t.co/xR9xOKq9nL

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Smokestack Books published 200+ books of poetry between 2004 & 2024. Andy Croft led the company and will talk about their work from 10.15 - 12 noon on Saturday 16 May 2026, Marilyn Longstaff will read a few poems they published to. Free event, book at: https://t.co/vr2ITXblhd

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Enjoyed the fantastic World Heritage Open Day performances on Saturday 18 April 2026, programmed by Taste of Africa, and seeing so many people enjoying themselves at Hopetown Darlington, where there's lots more to enjoy and explore in the coming weeks https://t.co/z9utr62bw8

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

I couldn't spot a free seat left in the audience during the performance of Three Acres And A Cow at The Dolphin Centre's Central Hall on Friday night last week, as part of the current tour. Its in Scarborough, Hull, York and Pickering next https://t.co/BEVKPW9A4i

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Helen Gordon is planning to lead supportive and friendly classes working with glass in Darlington on 2nd May 2026 and 23rd May 2026, subject to enrolment. Further information and booking at https://t.co/tBpgMksWk5

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Book your free tickets now for a joyful and unmissable day of music, dance, art, and performance at the World Heritage Celebration Day (11am - 3pm) at Hopetown Darlington on Saturday 18 April 2026, A.K.A. this Saturday https://t.co/2WpkdhRFl0

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

The first Tees Valley Writing Conference is coming to Darlington on Sunday 17 May 2026 at Darlington Hippodrome & The Hullabaloo , running between 11am and 5pm, with tickets priced £75 + booking fee (bursary places available). Visit https://t.co/wFcx2pIhUt for tickets.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Book your free tickets now for a joyful and unmissable day of music, dance, art, and performance at the World Heritage Celebration Day (11am - 3pm) at Hopetown Darlington on Saturday 18 April 2026 https://t.co/2WpkdhRFl0.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

A free reading for Ukraine lasting c 35 minutes begins at 3pm at The Arthur Wharton Foundation on Widdowfield Street in Darlington tomorrow. Please note its not recommended for small children.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

The Seeking Sensation exhibition launches on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 16:00 and a live event with Darlington based singer/songwriter zararuth begins 19:00 that evening. The exhibition will be open during Angels Cut standard weekend hours. A treat for the eyes, ears and mind!

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

The North East Open Call for Middlesbrough Art Week 2026 'invites artists to submit work that genuinely reflects their current practice ... all media and disciplines are welcome.'. Apply by March 29th at Midnight. Artist fee: £500. Find out more & apply: https://t.co/AxnDnTHT1f

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Ginny Whittle is offering a new 10 week course for adults in Watercolour Painting at Hurworth Grange Community Centre, DL2 2BN subject to enrolment. All abilities welcome, just contact Ginny for further information if you want to explore watercolour painting this year.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Smoke and Mirrors: Landscapes from the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Collection on until 26 May https://t.co/xgW70031zJ & The Graduates at the National Glass Centre https://t.co/AEel5zh2VG until 31 July 2026 are two good reasons to explore super Sunderland in my view

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Helen Gordon https://t.co/tBpgMktu9D is promoting two Fused Glass Workshops (one on Saturday 25th April, the second on Saturday 23rd May 2026) for adults, with booking required, at The Friends Community Hub on Skinnergate in Darlington.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

The latest exhibition at Darlington Library Art Gallery shares work from Darlington Borough Art Collection and runs until Thursday 26 February https://t.co/vr2ITXblhd. Thanks to the great work of Art UK more works in this public collection can be seen at https://t.co/nkYF1CdoTB

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Ginny Whittle is offering a new 10 week course for adults in Watercolour Painting at Hurworth Grange Community Centre, DL2 2BN subject to enrolment. All abilities welcome, just contact Ginny for further information if you want to explore watercolour painting this year.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

There's a deadline of 5pm on Friday 13 February 2026 to apply for new part-time roles (The Participation & Engagement Manager + The Marketing & Impact Lead) at TeesDance, with further information including Recruitment Packs at https://t.co/9duoqWQHDE

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

Take the Floor and present your ideas with clarity and confidence.Sign up by the end of January for a free communication and presentation skills course for staff working in the cultural organisations in Tees Valley running 5th and 12th February 2026 at https://t.co/B3iWroNhXJ.

[Creative Darlington @Creative_Dton]

If you're a fan of fantastic wildlife photography, watch out for this forthcoming exhibition 13th - 24th February 2026 by Adam Reah in the Platform Gallery at The Station in Richmond https://t.co/oYk32RSkOu