John and Elaine Parkinson opened the gallery in 1997, based on a passion for good art and good food. They have combined the two in a unique setting. Elaine was originally a teacher and skills learnt in this role have given her the organisational skills that underpin the planning of the season of exhibitions and artists.
She also makes a strong input into the Puppet Theatre and school visits. The name "Upfront" was chosen to reflect a direct and honest organisation and has now become a key part of its identity. John was trained as a theatre designer at the design school of the English National Opera in London. His first job was as assistant designer for Leeds Playhouse.
She also makes a strong input into the Puppet Theatre and school visits. The name "Upfront" was chosen to reflect a direct and honest organisation and has now become a key part of its identity. John was trained as a theatre designer at the design school of the English National Opera in London. His first job was as assistant designer for Leeds Playhouse.
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Music & Events
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NEW DATE FOR 2021 Guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Roghnach Connolly. Rioghnach - Armagh born and Manchester based is a folk singer who can be loud, brash and mischievous and. We are looking forward to welcoming back old friends of Upfront Arts Venue For a knees up, dancing folk music session with one of the top live trios in the.
Vegetarian Caf
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Upfront Cafe has started doing breakfast options - we now sell croissants, breakfast rolls, and the Upfront vegetarian breakfast - featured is our lovely "3 egg free-range omelet" with bread from Seasons Bakery, roasted tomatoes, and baked beans. Our soup of the day is made with a vegetable stock base and is suitable for gluten free diets.
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Peter has been a professional artist for thirty-five years and has a studio in Allendale, Northumberland. He is increasingly inspired by the landscape of the North, but also paints cityscape, . Painted images and photographs of a journey around Japan visiting beautiful and mysterious Shinto shrines - the greatest, the oldest, and the newest, enshrining a sun goddess, a mountain, a.
Gift Shop
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The Gallery has several areas where unusual gifts are displayed and there is a large display of greetings cards. There are also cases of jewellery that contain both designer made work and brightly coloured fun pieces. Our on site puppet theatre has led to a demand for us to sell a wide range of puppets.
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