Tag: Art

Graham Ibbeson & Ronnie Steele

We would like to welcome you to an illustrated presentation by the renowned Barnsley based Sculptor Graham Ibbeson and Barnsley Chronicle columnist and local author Ronnie Steele. It’s on Thursday 29th January in the Council Chamber in Barnsley Town Hall at 6.30pm.

Graham Ibbeson’s sculpture of Kes in Cheapside, Barnsley

Graham will be talking about his career as an artist and Ronnie will read stories from his latest book: ‘A Tribute to Ken Loach and Kes’.

The two will also describe their close association with Graham’s latest sculpture, ‘The Spirit of Defiance’, and the forthcoming TV documentary that will accompany it.

Everyone is welcome to this open talk hosted by Barnsley Civic Trust, supported by Barnsley Archives and Local Studies. Donations welcome.

‘Women artists in Barnsley’: Thursday 20th February

A great presentation by a quartet of speakers from Art on Your Doorstep, appreciated by everyone present, and there were lots of us! Great research with really interesting information to share with us.
Thank you, Art on Your Doorstep

The history of ‘Women artists in Barnsley, their inspiration and influences, an illustrated talk by Hugh Polehampton and colleagues from Barnsley ‘Art on Your Doorstep’.

Thursday 20th February at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber at Barnsley Town Hall. All welcome.