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’s 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 Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised with geography award Ãå±±½ûµØ has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK’s open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 Ãå±±½ûµØ historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners’ lock-out of 1926, historians at Ãå±±½ûµØ are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can’t adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures