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Mima

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) is a contemporary art gallery based in the town's Centre Square which officially opened in January 2007. It replaced several former arts and crafts spaces in the borough. Its collection contains work by artists including Eduardo Paolozzi, L.S. Lowry, Sir Jacob Epstein, David Hockney and Tracey Emin.

Culture Award for Tees river exhibition has toured the region
Mima
The People Powered: Stories from the River Teesexhibition went on display in London after its spell in the North East
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North East Culture Awards celebrate best of the region's artistic and creative community
Mima
Writers, artists, musicians and organisations were honoured at the 17th annual North East Culture Awards
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Middlesbrough Christmas lights: Date, times, guests and kids eat free or for £1 offer
Central Middlesbrough
A special kids eat for free or for just £1 offer will be available at a number of town centre eateries
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Shortlist is announced for the North East Culture Awards 2024
Culture Awards
The event will take place in Sunderland on November 28, with awards on offer in 12 categories
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North East Culture Awards deadline for entries is approaching
Culture Awards
The awards celebrating the best of the region's cultural and artistic scene will take place at The Fire Station in Sunderland this November
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Selling off art from Middlesbrough's £32.5m collection is not an option, says council
Middlesbrough Council
The local authority said the sale of artworks would be opposed by arts bodies and open to legal challenge
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Middlesbrough Half Marathon: Date, timings, route, road closures and everything you need to know
Central Middlesbrough
Find the full details of the first ever Middlesbrough Half Marathon and Junior Race taking place on Sunday, March 3
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New exhibition explores five decades of art by Jacqueline Poncelet
Partner Stories
MIMA is presenting Poncelet's first museum exhibition, which stands as her largest and most ambitious show to date
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Plans for bold design agreed to breathe new life into ill-equipped art studio
Middlesbrough Council
Additional funding has been granted to ensure the overhaul of The Auxiliary complements the plans for Middlesbrough's Station Quarter
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North East artistic scene celebrated at 16th Culture Awards
Culture Awards
Sunderland's Fire Station saw artists and other members of the North East cultural community coming together
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Teenage Boro fan banned from the Riverside until 2025 - after chucking his vape at Coventry fans
Courts
The youngster clashed with away supporter and has now been slapped with a football banning order
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Family of Teesside men who fought in the Spanish Civil War gather at a memorial event in their honour
Dorman Museum
21 Teesside men volunteered for the International Brigade and seven lost their lives
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Orange Pip confirms next date - and why it'll be more colourful than ever this time around
Central Middlesbrough
Food, arts, live music and top class entertainment for a 'match made in heaven' Pop up Pride edition
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32 Teesside University memories and facts you only know about if you were a student
Teesside University
Ex-students share memories of nights out, the best chips, and even spooky hauntings
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Hooded teen gang left men with black eyes and bruising in vicious town centre robbery
Cleveland Police
Police are appealing for witnesses as they investigate the Bank Holiday attack
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Middlesbrough Art Weekender back for its fourth year
Middlesbrough
10 North East artists will deliver a programme of exhibitions and immersive experiences across the town
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Middlesbrough 'Nature Drop' invites residents to surprise location for the day
Middlesbrough
The event encourages nature exploration and environmental travel
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Nominate unsung ‘Sheroes’ for going above and beyond during the pandemic
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland women to be celebrated in new photography project
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Get your trainers on, as Middlesbrough 10k set to return this year after covid pandemic
Middlesbrough Council
The 10k is set for November, but the Ali Brownlee 5k and fun run will be postponed for another year
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‘History, heritage and creativity of the town’: Two new art installations in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Cultural Partnership has brought over £1 million to the town to develop the arts
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Should Redcar blast furnace be demolished or retained? Vote in our poll as musician joins campaign
Redcar
A new campaign group has been set up with the aim of retaining the Redcar blast furnace and other important steelmaking structures
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The best and worst of 15 Teesside tourist attractions, according to TripAdvisor reviewers
Roseberry Topping
What impresses and depresses people about our places to visit?
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Middlesbrough's greatest art treasures in 12 pictures - and they all have Teesside significance
Mima
Some you'll probably be familiar with, some not so much
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'I’ve been surprised at places it’s popped up': Clapping hands are uniting people around the world
Middlesbrough
Buildings in Middlesbrough have been illuminated to show appreciation for our NHS heroes
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