Committee members at Bowes Social Club are gearing up to host the one-off art exhibition during which visitors will be able to see the work of Teesdale born painter Cavan Corrigan.
About 20 of Mr Corrigan’s acrylic paintings will be on display at the club on Saturday, February 17.
The artwork will revisit the history of the village including Viking times, the Dickens era and battle scenes around the castle.
Mr Corrigan, 75, said: “The idea of an exhibition happened some months ago when one of my old paintings, which I had forgotten about, was adapted to become the new sign outside Bowes Social Club.
“I got in touch with Trevor Guy to say how fitting it looked.
“My work is dramatic whenever possible. It is big and bold they tell me. I am looking forward to being in Bowes again.”
Mr Corrigan, who was born in Barnard Castle but now lives in Staffordshire, studied a degree in fine art at Durham University.
In 1964, he moved to the Midlands where he worked as an art lecturer for 12 years. However, in 1976 he decided to abandon his teaching career and began to paint full time.
Over the years, Mr Corrigan has worked as a portrait artist for theatre and showbiz circles. He has worked alongside actress Ruth Madoc and comedian Les Dawson to name a few.
In 1993, his work finally reached an art gallery in Paris. For the past 25 years he has exhibited his work across the USA and the UK which has included shows at The Witham in Barnard Castle.
During Mr Corrigan’s visit to the dale club, he will be giving a talk about his career. Pieces of his artwork will also be available to buy.
Club committee member Chris Tunstall said: “It is something different that gets people in the club. It is a privilege to have Cavan here seeing as how he let us use one of his paintings for the sign.”
Entry to the exhibition is free. The event will begin at 8pm but the club will be open from 5pm.
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