A full programme of events has been announced to run alongside an exhibition at The Bowes Museum.

The exhibition, Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S. Lowry, opened to the public on July 20, and has since drawn hundreds of visitors.

The show features over 50 artworks, including previously unseen or rarely displayed pieces.

Among the artwork is a newly discovered self-portrait of Norman Cornish, turned twice a day at 11am and 2.30pm for viewing.

The globally acclaimed exhibition at the Barnard Castle museum, which includes the likes of Cornish’s The Gossips, Miners on a Pit Road and The Busy bar 1976, along with Lowry’s Lancashire Fair and A Cricket Match, also extends to paintings loaned from private collectors and galleries across the UK.

John Cornish, the son of Norman Cornish, said: "This is an extraordinary exhibition, never-before has my father’s work been shown in such a scale alongside his contemporary and regular acquaintance L. S. Lowry in such a super setting.

"The stories behind each artwork have been woven across the exhibition wonderfully, offering visitors another perspective on both the artists and their subjects.

"I really encourage you to come and see it."

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Events running alongside the exhibit include an illustrated talk by Norman Cornish’s son-in-law, Mike Thornton, on the curious aspects of both artists' works scheduled for August 31, and an exploration of industrial landscape representation through art by Vicki Pugh from the Institute of Social Justice at York St John University.

Artist Zoe Allen will conduct charcoal drawing workshops on August 5 and 12, where participants will be able to create their own artwork.

In addition, Claire Stewart, Curator of The Lowry Collection in Salford, is set to offer an overview of Lowry’s work on October 26.

Hannah Fox, executive director of The Bowes Museum, said: "We have been blown away by the fantastic response that this exhibition has received so far.

"It’s been a walk down memory road for many people who warmly remember seeing their work shown together during their lifetimes."

The exhibition is available to view until January 19, 2025.