The Peg Powler Gallery at Green Dragon Studios is a new alternative art space for the north east. Located in the gallery room of Green Dragon Studios in Stockton on Tees and taking place every Tuesday 6pm-9pm, Peg Powler Gallery exists to support and encourage local artists and and showcase art from the area in a relaxed and friendly environment. A place to enjoy art, meet people, and be creative.
Peg Powler's Gallery's first event, 'The Bad Art Show' was in February 2010. Art fans came to see some artwork, drink tea and green wine, create, read art zines, and draw on special art-cakes.
Entry to Peg Powler Gallery is free and for everyone. Have a cup of tea, browse out art-library, have fun and check out some of the area's most exciting new art.
April - Peg Powler Preview Show
A preview of upcoming summer shows and an introduction to what Peg Powler Gallery is about. Featuring art from Detective Instinct, Shaun Elliot, AJ Garrett, Harris + Hughes, Rebecca Little and Audrey Newhouse.
May - Rebecca Little: Stockton Flea Market
An art and photography project about the past and present of Stockton's long running Flea Market
June - Harris + Hughes' The Story of Grass
A unique clash of art and humour from local writer James Harris and artist Gus Hughes, the creators of The Story of Grass magazine
July - Audrey Newhouse
A solo show from one of the regions most exciting new artists, American born Thornaby based painter and sculptor Audrey Newhouse.
Peg Polwer Gallery is directed by AJ Garrett and Rebecca Little and is an unfunded, D.I.Y. project.
For more information about the gallery or to come and visit outside of normal hours email info@pegpowler.com, or call the venue on 01642 606525 and leave a message for AJ or Rebecca.
