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08 July 2015

News: Objects to See Further: free event

An event that brings together leading writers, historians and scientists, who through a series of presentations will introduce some of the key histories and themes that are shaping the development of Objects to See Further, a new film by Matt Stokes, set in 1871, and developed as part of Great North Run Culture’s ‘Great North Greats’ programme.

01 July 2015

News: We won! Special Contribution Award

On June 30 we were given the Special Contribution to North East Arts and Culture at The Journal Culture Awards

05 January 2015

News: The GNR Million Opening Ceremony film is here!

Exciting news... you can now watch the film of the GNR Million Opening Ceremony online.

13 November 2014

News: Gone with the Wind: events and news

Upcoming artist talk by installation artist Claire Morgan as well as educational projects inspired by her work.

Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony graphic by Tal Rosner

12 June 2014

News: Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony announced

This year, the Bupa Great North Run will be the first event of its kind in the world to reach its one millionth finish.
On Thursday 4 September, the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and the River Tyne will be transformed into a huge outdoor arena for an Opening Ceremony, marking the start of the official countdown to the 1 millionth finish of the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September.

In the Long Run exhibition credit Colin Davison

09 May 2014

News: Work with us!

Thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, we’re looking for a Programme Manager and a Project Officer to join our team.

The two new posts will develop and deliver our yearlong programme of exhibitions and events to celebrate the millionth finish of the Great North Run, in partnership with Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Great North Run - credit North News & Pictures

10 April 2014

News: Heritage Lottery Fund support for a North East world first

This September, the Great North Run will be the first event of its kind in the world to reach its millionth finish, ahead of London, New York and Berlin. A celebration is in order!

We’re really excited to announce a grant of over £400,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support an ambitious programme of special events and exhibitions which will explore and celebrate the North East's sporting and industrial heritage.

30 August 2013

News: Stop press! New event added to #GNRC13

In a late (but great) addition to our 2013 programme, there will now be a live performance of Adam Chodzko’s incredible new audio work Rising: The Future of the Race at Tyneside Cinema on Saturday 7 September at 4pm.

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