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Ruth Matthews Art
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Gallery Director at Hopton Hall Gallery. Artist. Art,Demos, Commissions. Member of @peakdistrictartisans Masters in History and Heritage. https://www.ruthmatthewsart.co.uk/
Calling all artists www.hoptonhall.co.uk/artist-regis... Artist Registration Form | Hopton Hall Estate | Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Artist Registration Form | Hopton Hall Estate | Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Enjoy Hopton Hall’s Month of Art and Rose Garden Walk - artists, please register your details!
www.hoptonhall.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
These two went off to a new home today. Back at Carsington Village Church tomorrow and Monday 10-4 for Derbyshire Open Arts.
May 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This Saturday Sunday and Monday is Derbyshire Open Arts weekend at Carsington Village Church.come by and say hello!!
May 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Next show will be for Derbyshire Open Arts at Carsington Church
April 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Last Saturday I facilitated a mixed media workshop with some great people at Sock Gallery Loughborough #artworkshop
April 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Wow what a great day meeting fellow researchers, heritage and history experts. At the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Research Day. Some wonderful research has been carried out at grassroots level and has been fascinating to hear about recent PHDs too. #heritage #history
March 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Fancy messing about with paint and mixed media? Only six places left so book quick Sock Gallery www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk/event/explor...
Exploring Mixed Media with Ruth Gray | Loughborough Town Hall
Book tickets for Exploring Mixed Media with Ruth Gray at Loughborough Town Hall online today!
www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A wonderful afternoon in York to hear about new legislation for the heritage sector by the IHBC.
March 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Weekend in four pictures.snowdrops at Hopton, my Australian friend visiting me and horses at a farm shop and a work in progress of my latest commission.
February 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Recent commissions ready for delivery #art
February 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Five minute history of Derbyshires boundaries 😊
Following the recently reported news that proposals have been put forward for Derbyshire to become a unitary authority, Ruth Matthews, our heritage consultant looks at how the Derbyshire political map has been carved up historically. buff.ly/4aHQniq #derbyshire
Derbyshire's political boundaries - Planning Design Ltd
With proposals for Derbyshire to become a unitary authority we look at how Derbyshire's political map has been carved up historically.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Work in progress #art
February 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Still bits to do on this commission but nearly there #art
February 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Latest commission, a lovely sunny day today!
January 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New commission work in progress #art
January 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Latest couple of commissions #art
January 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Some pictures from Christmas York,Hardwick and my Dad.
January 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My weekend in 4 images. Ashbourne ,Castleton ,Brassbands and baking #Derbyshire
December 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Reposted by Ruth Matthews Art
Important findings today from DCMS: “any cuts to arts (inc. heritage) funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk”.

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
My week in four pictures a bit of variety 😊
December 7, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Latest commission nearly completed acrylic on canvas board . #art
December 6, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Thank you
December 3, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Selection of trees from this year been a bit busy and missed Autumn! #art
December 2, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Very happy to be accepted as an Affiliate of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). To become an Affiliate you have to have demonstrated awareness of the built and historic environment conservation practice in line with the IHBC's eight Competences and four Areas of Competence.
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM