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=History of the Arts in Teesside=

Welcome to Tees Valley Arts' history of the arts in Teesside. This is an open source project in collaboration with Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Teesside University and Stockton Borough Council to document and celebrate the vibrant culture of Teesside over the generations.

Teesside Wide
The Tees Valley has had a history of arts organisations and cultural institutions that cover projects that are Teesside Wide. For example, The Cleveland International Drawing Biennale which was a competition established in 1973.

Education
There are various institutions both old and new for education in the region, which have in the past been involved in countless arts projects.

The Performing Arts
The Tees Valley has a strong history of the performing arts, from Ormesby Hall being the home of studo theatre, to great venues and festivals here and now.

Museums and Heritage
The Tees Valley is steeped in history, with a wide range of Museums and Heritage sites.

Natural Heritage
Due to its proximity to the River Tees and the East Coast, The Tees Valley is dominated by stunning Natural Heritage.

Galleries
The Tees Valley is home to a range of Galleries from contemporary art galleries such as mima to more traditional galleries such as the Heritage Gallery. There are also many arts studios in the region for individual or community art.

Media
There are several local centres for Media including newspapers, radio stations and TV studios in Teesside.

Sports
There are a number of Sports centres and venues in the region, including Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.