Festival and event news

A successful community arts programme that offers fun and friendship to older people is being expanded this year and has received national recognition for its efforts.

People from across the UK could see their own artistic visions brought to life at Lumiere this year thanks to the return of a £50,000 commissioning scheme.

Following our announcement in October that six landmarks across the county would be lit up in red to mark Remembrance Day, we have now unveiled our full programme of online events and virtual content, taking place between 8-11 November.

Creative craft sessions and a spook-tastic story will be available online for families to enjoy this half term.

The unique architecture of a popular County Durham park will become the focal point of a new upcoming art project.

Two art projects that engage with the community and highlight people's experiences of isolation will be on show to the public this month.

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region's hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event.

A host of creative activities will be held virtually this summer to celebrate the heritage of a County Durham town.

An older woman sits in her living room, alone. She speaks about her day-to-day experience, an experience that a growing number of older people in our communities face.