New Hatton Gallery commission announced Published on: 29 March 2016 Artists are being invited to create a new art installation based on the Hatton Gallery鈥檚 collection. While the gallery is closed for a , a programme of offsite activity will take place funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. As part of this programme, expressions of interest are now being sought to create a new art installation which creatively showcases the Hatton Gallery’s collection, and references its important history in the development of installation art and exhibition design. The installation will give audiences an opportunity to engage with the gallery’s collection and history, and will tour three outdoor locations in the North East. The deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 2 May 2016. For more information and how to apply, visit the or email hatton.offsite@twmuseums.org.uk Kurt Schwitters' Merz Barn Wall. Image credit Graeme Peacock Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures