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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 many arts organisations and institutions that cover projects that are Teesside Wide


 * Cleveland International Drawing Biennale
 * The Festival of Thrift
 * Teesside Archives
 * Tees Valley Arts Formerly Cleveland Arts
 * Navigator North

Education
There are various institutions for education in the region


 * CCAD Cleveland College of Art and Design
 * Middlesbrough College
 * Teesside University formerly the Constantine College
 * Sir William Turner's School renamed Redcar and Cleveland College

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

Festivals

 * SIRF Stockton International Riverside Festival

Misc.

 * Streetwise Opera
 * Zetland Radio

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


 * Sockburn Hall


 * Camerons Brewery


 * Acklam Hall


 * Ormesby Hall
 * Guisborough Priory
 * Saltburn Cliff Lift
 * Saltburn Pier

Natural Heritage
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 in the past such as Middlesbrough Art Gallery. There are also many arts studios in the region.

Sports

 * Riverside Stadium
 * Tees Barrage International White Water Centre