A new exhibition of original works by Norman Cornish is currently on display in the Bob Abley Gallery at Spennymoor Town Hall.
The exhibition includes paintings and drawings from private collections and features some previously unseen artworks, exhibited for the first time.
The popular exhibition, which is part of the wider gallery experience, also includes Cornish’s studio, on long-term loan from Beamish Museum, and some works owned by Spennymoor Town Council.
The exhibition first opened in January 2016 and subsequently attracted over 45,000 visitors from all over the UK and beyond.
Rare video material is also available to view, including a memorable discussion between Cornish and Richard Swallow of Northumbria University, although only four questions were possible in sixty minutes!
Visitors may also enjoy the Norman Cornish Trail, which starts and finishes at the John Kitson Archway, where a selection of Cornish’s images, wonderfully illuminated on glass panels, can be viewed.
Here you can collect a free Norman Cornish Trail brochure guide or download a version at www.normancornish.com/trail.
The Durham Mining Museum is also located within the Town Hall building on the mezzanine floor – lift access is available to all areas including the gallery.
The gallery has recently undergone some major changes and, as well as being able to view and purchase a range of Norman Cornish’s work, it also shows work by a range of artists from across the North East region.
The Gallery opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, while the Mining Museum opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
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