I am The North. I am various I contain multitudes Except when I am glimpsed Through a long telescope From The Seat of Power. Then I am one terraced street Where Batley Is next door to Egremont And I talk funny And the cry comes: ‘Lock ‘em down, boys, Lock ‘em down!’

📣 We are pleased to announce BALTIC Open Submission 2020, a major open-call exhibition at BALTIC Gateshead. Opening Sat 28 Nov with over 150 artists & makers based in the North East of England. Find out more & see full the list here ➡️ bit.ly/bopen2020

Stuart’s been at it again! I love hydrangeas, don’t you? #wbaylovesart

Good news for The Customs House

Shops closed? Christmas? Don't panic! 😲 Today's blog talks about shopping online & early. Meet NE Artists & Artisan Makers who will up the Xmas present WOW! factor🌲 Binge the Christmas Gift Guide. 👉www. medium #wbaylovesart

Check out this lush 2020 Gift Guide from the comfort of your favourite arm chair. Just go to buff.ly/35np8tx Get organised for 'Chrimbo' by shopping online and early with some wonderful North East Artists and Artisan makers. #wbaylovesart #shoplocal #shopearly

Upbeat tune to banish the winter blues #shimmer2020

Millions of pounds swiped from England’s poorest schools in fresh ‘political’ funding switch - The Independent apple.news/AgjzNMs69RNuuA…

Had an interesting conversation with Nick Williams from Living Archive Limited take a look: livingarchive.net/view/Info-Livi… #LivingArchive

If the Govt won’t force energy firms to hold down prices, then it has to boost household incomes to help meet rising costs. According to the Resolution Foundation, Truss will offer the poorest 10% of households £92 to get them through the winter. The richest 10% will get £936.

Are you an artist? Are you interested in leading an organisation? Could you be a-n’s Chair of the Board? Find out more > a-n.co.uk/about/chair-of…

Well said. They've done 'bugger all' about a lot of things!

Oh Crap! Not funny .... bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Markets

Dear Mogg My last week at the helmet of the ship of state will see me putting on a massive show of timely wisdom, inspiring rhetoric, military genius and - to be frank - the kind of empty b*llsh*t that my adoring followers lap up. Bellicosa overdosa Boris

Arts funding in England is a thin gruel that organisations are forced to beg for | Charlotte Higgins theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Really looking forward to a full weekend of carnival fun. #wbaylovesart #whitleybaycarnival

Last night we welcomed students, families and friends to celebrate the opening of our Degree Show. This special event recognises the hard work that our students have put in over three years of study. Click the link to find out more about it: northernart.ac.uk/stunning-celeb…

Do you fit the bill? #wbaylovesart

It’s #VolunteersWeek2023 and here’s a shout out to all the people who gave their time and energy in aid of #whitleybaycarnival .#wbaylovesart arty

This week we launch our College-level summer show on June 14th. This years work will showcase the creative talent of our A-levels, UAL Diploma, Foundation, Access to HE & Saturday Club students! Bookings are available for public viewing, find out more: northernart.ac.uk/degree-show-20…