Art Online
Quarantine does not mean creativity has to stop. Inspired by the Durham University Art Collection and the artists we work with, explore these activities to explore your creativity using what you have around you at home.


How To . . .
Inspired by the Durham University Art Collection, please click the links below to watch our 'how to' videos to practice your artistic skills.

Helen Schell Activities
Helen Schell is a local artist who has produced creative STEAM activities you can do at home inspired by space exploration and the planet Mars.

Pushing paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now
Activities deigned to help your creative thoughts exploring our online British Museum touring exhibition illustrating how artists experiment with the power of paper to express their ideas pushing the medium in new directions.
Image: Jo Stanness, Apollo Pavillion, 2018/19, Collection of Durham University, Courtesy of the artist

Summer in the City (SITC)
Durham’s art, music and theatre festival, is going digital. A collaboration between Durham University and Durham County Council, this new online platform will present a programme of cultural and creative events throughout June for everyone to enjoy from home.
Be Inspired
Explore the Durham University collections to find inspiration for your artworks.
