New Alnmouth exhibition explores Northumberland's past through art and archaeology
The Old School Gallery in Alnmouth has announced an exciting new exhibition by an acclaimed artist and archaeologist.
Dr Rose Ferraby, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, is widely celebrated for her trans-disciplinary work.
Blending rigorous archaeological practice with evocative painted collage, she transforms historical data into visual narratives.
Her distinguished career includes co-directing the Aldborough Roman Town Project and collaborating with major institutions such as the National Trust and the BBC.
The new exhibition, Scarpland presents the culmination of Dr Ferraby’s residency at Shoreside Huts.
The exhibition explores the Northumberland coast, weaving together ancient rock art, hillforts, and geological debris to reveal how the deep past shapes our living landscape.
The show also features new work from her collaboration with Hepple Wilds as part of the Rewilding Later Prehistory Project.
The public are invited to meet the artist for an exclusive opening preview on Friday, June 12 from 6pm – 8pm. The exhibition will remain on display through to July 13.
The event is free to attend, and includes complimentary gin cocktails courtesy of Kooked North, but visitors are asked to RSVP via email to: [email protected].
The Old School Gallery was set to close at the end of 2025 after the landlord put the building up for sale however the lease has now been extended.