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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Jul 8

Brilliant day at #NAM @durhamuniversity.bsky.social working with a lovely team of creatives. A privilege to work with astronomers, artists and philosophers and facilitate activity exploring creativity. Attendees were so open and curious ⭐ @nheartlands.bsky.social

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Jul 5

Enjoyed celebrating National Meadow Day 5 July @northpennines.bsky.social at Low Way Farm, Holwick. Lots of walks, talks, music, arts activity & films. Great to see ‘Creatively Connected’ artists Laura Harrington, Azadeh Fatehrad and Matt Denham there too! Learnt lots from lovely people there.

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great to hear more @northpennines.bsky.social at the annual conference yesterday. Insightful talks from farmers Jimmy, Paddy & Gemma exploring practice that helps increase nature recovery. Thanks to Charlie too for letting us see the great work going on in Baldersdale @nheartlands.bsky.social

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · Jun 26

Slow down. 🌿 Look closer. 🎨

This week’s #30DaysWild challenge: start a nature journal!

✏️ Draw a flower
🪶 Sketch a bird
📝 Add little notes

Don’t worry about being perfect. This is your peaceful corner of the wild.

👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/30-days...

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Apr 30

This looks fab!

The Bowes Museum @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · Apr 30

🎨Try life drawing like never before at The Bowes Museum.

Artist Daisy Collingridge leads a surreal workshop with a model in one of her sculptural textile suits.

Ages 16+, all skill levels welcome.

Booking essential: thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/sur...

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · Apr 30

Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Apr 30

Claire Eason, UK artist, recently created a tribute to the #SycamoreGap tree, in Northumberland UK using light from drones in the space where the much loved landmark once stood #WomensArt

Photo of white light forming the outline of a great tree between two slopes in black silhouette against a blue starry sky

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Feb 21

Enjoying this short read ‘what art does - an unfinished theory’ Brian Eno & Bette A.
Full of insightful theory.
Lots to think about in terms of practice.

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · Feb 21

This is what our members tell us about the value of Participatory Arts. Join our community of practice to add your voice artworksalliance.uk/joinonline/

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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · Feb 18

‘The arts are vital, they are a space for critical dialogue, to make our creative human expression visible, a space to imagine new possibilities, explore complex ideas & express our personal, social, cultural & plural identities, to make sense of the world & make meaning #arts

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Jill Cole @jillrcole.bsky.social · Feb 17

Today at @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social to share thoughts with partners #TCRHub, #YMCA #TheWitham & @NHeartlands and the inspiring @jonsleigh.bsky.social about how we move forward in creating safe #queer spaces for young people in #Teesdale

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North Pennines National Landscape @northpennines.bsky.social · Jan 15

The National Landscapes Association's Nature Calling project is creating amazing art in 2025. As part of #naturecalling25 we're seeking proposals from individual artists/groups of artists who use music exploration to encourage nature connection: https://bit.ly/NorthPenninesNationalLandscapejobs

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · Dec 21

A list of famous people with festive names…

Jon Snow
Holly Hunter
Spruce Willis
Oprah Wintery
Michael Baublé
Samuel Elf Jackson
A-wreather Franklin
Misteltobey Maguire
Amy Mulled Winehouse
Snoop Dogg-Is-For-Life-Not-Just-For-Christmas

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · Dec 20

Winter Solstice
Rita Letendre ~ Abenaki
1980

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 21

And an enlightening and insightful pre lunch tour from Eleanor @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social helping us explore the collection in new ways and uncover queer histories often untold.

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 14

I’ve been to 5 fabulous poetry events in the past 2 months & feel very lucky.
Today I was invited to A Happy Place project #CultivateCommission in Durham with @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social & writing group.
What an honour!
Powerful & moving poetry performances inspired by bio & neurodiversity 👏

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 12

If you are looking for some handmade craft or local art for gifts this season, or fancy a festive open mic night- these lovely folk at Consett Heart have a smashing opportunity this Saturday 👇

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Dec 12

This weekend we have two events happening on Saturday.

Pop in between 11am & 3pm to visit our art sale and pick up a fabulous gift of art for someone with stalls by some fantastic local artists.

From 7.30pm we have a Christmas Open Mic & Cabaret night #payf #byob All welcome

Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 12

Looking forward to seeing this from @elysiumtc.bsky.social Really enjoyed their recent production of Othello. Great to see more work available on tour next spring!

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 9

This looks great 👇

Kate Fox @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social · Dec 9

Over the pandemic I lost my mojo for many things but it seems to be back -so I’m running two online courses in creative writing & neurodiversity starting January.

(6 week courses). This is a teaser/preview thing cos booking opens next Monday

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 9

It was a privilege to be invited to celebrate the new #LittleGreenGallery at Green Arts, Newton Aycliffe green-arts.co.uk Happy Birthday Green Arts. Well done to Laura & the team 🎉

Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Dec 3

We’re delighted at Northern Heartlands @jillrcole.bsky.social to be producing this project as part of #TeesSwaleNaturallyConnect with partners @northpennines.bsky.social @yorkshiredalesnp.bsky.social
and these artists who are exploring nature recovery & environmental issues in their practice👇

North Pennines National Landscape @northpennines.bsky.social · Dec 3

We are proud to announce Creatively Connected, an arts project exploring the landscape and environmental issues across Teesdale and Swaledale.
Discover more about the artists involved http://bit.ly/creatively-connected
#NorthPennines #teesswale #NationalLotteryHeritageFund #artscouncilengland #arts

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Nov 28

It’s been a privilege to spend the evening listening to the great Bob Beagrie and the fabulous Poets at the Table Group at Arc Stockton (that included a poignant piece of poetry by my fabulous friend and creative David T 💛)

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Nov 26

"Art reminds us to look outwards at the things that truly matter"

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

See the light pour through: how art can free us from the exhaustion of smartphone addiction

As tech giants hook us into endless scrolling, we are becoming less engaged, less creative, less connected, less human. Art reminds us to look outwards at the things that truly matter

www.theguardian.com

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Nov 23

Been keeping cosy and warm with a bit of crafting this snowy Saturday and made some paper folded gift bags.

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hello Sheila! Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is well in sunny South Tyneside ☀️

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