Beamish Museum and Newton Aycliffe Town Centre Management are joining together as part of the “Remaking Beamish” outreach programme on Saturday 9th February 2019 at 10-14 Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe.
This exhibition will celebrate renowned painter Norman Cornish with an exhibition of Norman’s sketches and other artworks from the Beamish Collection.
These items will be brought to Newton Aycliffe Town Centre and will give local residents an opportunity to try your hands to match his style on easels and canvases provided on the day to show how Newton Aycliffe looks now.
In addition there will be lots of fascinating objects to view from the period and also the opportunity to try on costumes linked to Cornish’s time in the 1950s with other items to view from the founding of the town in 1948.
Building work on the £18 million “Remaking Beamish” project is underway, featuring a 1950s Town and 1950s Farm. An expansion of the Georgian area will also include a coaching inn where visitors can stay overnight. Thanks to the money raised by National Lottery players, the project has been awarded £10.9 million by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Visit Newton Aycliffe Town Centre this weekend (9th February), to view this exhibition.
The exhibition will take place at 10-14 Beveridge Way.
Watch Newton News for details of more events taking place in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre over the coming months, as well as activities to celebrate the town’s 70th year.