Discover the Unique Exhibitions at Hartlepool Art Gallery this Summer
This summer, world-renowned illustrator Jonny Hannah stages a takeover of Hartlepool Art Gallery and the Museum of Hartlepool in a series of unique exhibitions
Jonny has been let loose in the historic collections of Hartlepool Borough Council and has selected his favourite paintings and objects which will also go on display. So as well as The Darktown Museum of Hartlepool Paraphernalia (or museum objects that don’t actually exist) and discovering Jonny’s take on the infamous Hartlepool Monkey legend, visitors will see the collections curated as never before.
‘Hartlepool is a treasure trove of stories and characters’
Speaking about the exhibitions, Jonny says: ‘Hartlepool is a treasure trove of stories and characters. From its dramatic sunrises, to the grandeur of St Hilda’s church on the headland, it’s also a very handsome town, with much to explore. Making friends along the way is important – from the Northern School of Art, to local artists, to singing songs at a local folk group, I’ve enjoyed immersing myself in very welcoming areas of Hartlepool life. There are ghosts, myths, legends, but also folks that very much existed, like Fish Annie, selling fresh (or not too fresh) fish from a pram. This is golden material to an illustrator like me.’
