MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT SPECIAL EVENT.
On Wednesday 5th February, The Friends of Gallery Oldham were invited by Natural History Curator Patricia Francis to join local naturalist groups for an event in the “Minute to Midnight” exhibition.
Rebecca Chesney talked about her artwork about endangered bird species, Patricia talked about the taxidermy items on display and also a brief background to the taxidermy items in the Gallery’s possession and Tony Farkas from The Worm House demonstrated his plastic eating super worms.
Rebecca Chesney talks about the inspiration behind her exhibit “Red, Amber, Green”
BIRTHDAY ON THE RADIO.
Chairman Roger Hindle & Principal Arts & Heritage Officer Sean Baggaley celebrated The Friends first birthday with an appearance on Oldham Community Radio’s “Oldham Today” programme on Friday 14th March.
The programme featured details of the two new exhibitions at the Gallery as well as a brief update on what The Friends of Gallery Oldham have done in their first year and what other events are planned for the coming months.
However, programme presenter, Mike Gill joked that he was disappointed Roger & Sean didn’t bring a birthday cake with them.
If you missed it live, or want to listen to the programme again, use the link https://www.mixcloud.com/OldhamC…/oldham-today-14-03-2025/
Sean, Roger and Mike Gill in the Oldham Community Radio studio
GALLERY RECEIVES GEM GRANT.
Gallery Oldham is absolutely thrilled to be awarded funding from the new GEM Arts Scholars Enriching Lives Grant Programme. Their project “Opening Oldham” will make the art collections accessible for Oldham school children and inspire them to create their own art and creative writing.
TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS LAUNCH.
Two new exhibitions launched at Gallery Oldham on Saturday 15th March.
In Gallery 2 – “New Life in an Old Building” by Ingrid Turner.
This exhibition gives an insight into the work that has been carried out to restore the Old Library building. The displays feature a series of specially commissioned photographs capturing the stories of those who have contributed to this restoration work.
In Gallery 4 – “Myth and Moor” by Sophie Tyrrell
The surrounding moorland provides the backdrop for Oldham based artist Sophie Tyrrell as she playfully grapples with the myth of progress. Dramatic carnivalesque scenes are animated by costumed creatures, using traditional crafting materials and brilliant colour.
Friends Chairman, Roger Hindle, managed to catch up with both artists at the launch afternoon Friends
Friends Chairman Roger Hindle with Ingrid Turner (left) and Sophie Tyrrell (right)
FRIENDS WEBSITE NOW LIVE.
As we advised in the last newsletter, with a massive thanks to a very generous offer from local company “Inclusive Bytes”, our website went live on 19th December 2024 and so far, has received very positive feedback.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, the website address is https://gofriends.org.uk/
You can use the links on the website to sign up to Easyfundraising, make a donation either to our GoFundMe account or direct to our bank account and even join or renew your membership.
If you have any comments about the website, or suggestions of what can be amended or added, please let us know by emailing fogoldham@aol.com
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