Into The Light

Into the Light is an exhibition of new work created by artists from The Arts Project based at Northgate Hospital. The work is inspired by the stories and collections of Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives. The Arts Project is part of the Therapeutic Activities Service within the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The Arts Project offers an ongoing comprehensive programme of practical art sessions led by professional artists. Patients make and learn about art, a process which directly contributes to positive clinical outcomes including improved well-being and feeling more included in society. For this project, the artists and patients have worked together with Woodhorn staff to research, develop and create new work inspired by the museum and archive collections. As well as creating the art work, the project participants have co-curated the exhibition, selecting works and making decisions about their placement and presentation. The professional artists who work for The Arts Project are exhibiting a piece of their own artwork alongside the work of patients and the work will not be attributed. The decision to do this puts the focus on the inclusivity of contemporary art-making and away from the professional and patient relationship. Into the Light builds on Woodhorn Museum's commitment to presenting work made by artists who may be excluded from the traditional arts world due to health or social circumstances. This strand of programming is inspired by the story of the Ashington Group (Pitman Painters) whose collection is on permanent display here. Along with art work on display in this gallery, don't miss the sound installation on the banner ramp where traditional brass band music receives a contemporary twist! Into the Light is a partnership project between Woodhorn Museum and The Arts Project made possible by funding from Arts Council England and Northumberland County Council.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Parking Charge of £3.50

Website
http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/coming-soon...-into-the-light/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/ne000064?id=EVENT516451