GALLERY
“I dream my painting, and I paint my dream.”— Vincent Van GoghArtrium Gallery has been a part of the charity since 2011. It’s ran by a team of volunteers and holds regular exhibitions and events - offering a space for our members, volunteers and local artists to exhibit, promote and have the opportunity to sell their work.
We’re all about supporting local artists and their wellbeing. We believe there’s an artist in everyone.
Featured Artists.
Gary Bell.
Gary previously worked with Spit! Comics but has now branched out into creating digital art pieces capturing the qualities of some well-loved faces in the music, comedy and horror scene. His work is featured as prints, t-shirts and soon on coasters and mugs.
Shirley Carruthers.
The collection of work was hand drawn by Artrium member Shirley Carruthers using pen and ink. Many of her pieces depict visions she sees in her dreams; others relate to her background.
Digitally enhanced by artist Jake Smith.
David Coser.
A collection of pieces on display and for sale from founding member David. He is a nationally recognised photographer who took up the hobby just before lockdown. His work focuses on street photography in and around Hartlepool.
Kathryn Amanda.
Local artist Kathryn’s collection of paintings, pastel work and portraits is just a selection of her best pieces. She is currently exhibiting and selling her work in our gallery. She also takes commissions.
Matthew Arnold.
Matthew is a local man who creates sculptures out of naturally felled woods. His beautifully handcrafted work is created as a way to manage his PTSD. His work is for sale as well as exhibition and takes commissions.
Billy Smith.
Billy is a local artist who has worked with Artrium before during his time teaching with Prince’s Trust and also as a volunteer. His work on display and for sale features sights around Hartlepool and local areas. Timmy Mallet owns one of Billy’s photographs in his home.
McWhimsical Art.
Artwork created by McWhimsical is a mixture of paintings, homewares and furniture. It is both on sale and exhibition.
Christopher Charlton.
Longstanding member Christopher creates his sculptures from polymer clay and creates some amazingly detailed pieces that have their very own charm to them. Both exhibition and on sale.
Danny Short.
Local artist and volunteer of Artrium Danny is exhibiting some of his amazing and dreamlike sculptures with us in our gallery, some for sale.
His work focuses around dreamscapes and mythos to create the fantastical creations.
TESTIMONIALS.
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GARY BELL
“I have been involved with the Artrium gallery for a number of years now and have really enjoyed using it as a way to gain an audience for my artwork. It’s especially important because I have no real connections in the art world to do so in my day-to-day life.
Recently I got into digital art and the response from visitors to the gallery has been really useful to gauge my progress with this emerging artform.
Most of all what I like is that the manager sees me as an actual artist producing legitimately good work and not a mental health service user producing “outsider art”. Indeed, I have a very good working relationship with Kathryn Hall and other gallery staff.
I look forward to enjoying a long partnership with this organisation.”
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DAVID COSER
“I am so grateful to the Artrium Gallery for the opportunity to exhibit and sell my work. It has helped raise my profile in Hartlepool and increase my confidence about my work, there is nothing better than someone buying my artwork.
I can see big improvements have been made by Kathryn to the gallery as it looks so much more professional and organised. I have decided to volunteer one day a week to help out and all of my profits from any sales go to the Artrium.
It is such a worthwhile charity, making a real difference to people’s lives and I have been involved on and off now for 12 years.
One week today I find out if I have become an award winning photographer and without the support and encouragement I received from Kathryn and many others in the Artrium this would not have been possible.”
Upcoming Exhibitions.
Annual Halloween Exhibition.
Open Call to all artists out there.
We’re not far off our Halloween exhibition this year.
All formats of art are welcomed to the annual celebration of all things creepy, spooky and kooky.
24th October - 5th November.
Wendy Powell.
Late artist Wendy’s collection of artworks has been lovingly donated by her husband to exhibit and celebrate her love of painting and mixed media.
Past Exhibitions.
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Twilight Art Exihibition. Ages 10-16.
An exhibition from our council funded summer scheme for all children aged 10 - 16. Work included sights from around the town, including sculptures, mosaic, stained glass, paintings and drawings.
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Noticing the North. Holly Hide.
An exhibition of photography and creative writing featuring sights and poetry celebrating North East England.
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Billingham Woodcarvers. Peter Downham.
A selection of work from craftsman Peter Downham, featuring relief, sculpture and sights from the North East England.
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Nature & Rebirth. Artrium members.
A mixture of artforms around Spring, nature and rebirth. All work was created by our members and features some fantastic creations from paintings, textiles, sculptures and more.
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Pinhole Photography. Artrium members.
A Paul Hamlyn Foundation funded project exploring the freedom of creating pinhole cameras and taking photographs.
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Doodle & Stick. Eileen Johnston & Billy Nunn.
A collection of work by two members, featuring Eileen’s love of painting and collage, and Billy’s iconic doodles.
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Gowkfish Exhibition. Artrium members.
There’s something in the water…resident artist Gary Whitlock’s create your own sea monster brought some amazingly creepy creations to the gallery with this exhibition.
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All Things Creepy. Open Call.
2021’s Halloween exhibition went down a storm with work featured from members, volunteers, Hartlepool 6th Form College and local artists.
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Lockdown Art. Tom Payne.
A selection of work created by member Tom. Featuring sculpture, collage, painting and more.
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Selection. Keith Alder.
A selection of work by member Keith, with some highly detailed pieces harping back to his working days and others from days out in the countryside.
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Hobbies. Richard Lordon.
This collection of work was created by member Richard during lockdown. It features work depicting his favourite places like Hartlepool football ground - Victoria Park.
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Watercolour. Marc Featherstone.
A collection of watercolour pieces by local artist Marc. His work is on sale in our shop and was part of a small exhibition in the gallery.
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Hartlepool in Living Colour. Michael Dodds.
A collection of work by founding member Michael, created during and after lockdown 2020. They depict some landmarks within Hartlepool town which Michael would often pass during walks out.
