Born 1938 in Pitsmoor, a district of Sheffield. Joe was brought up on a diet of National Dried Milk and the necessity of coupons for everything. Austerity, rock and roll and latterly service in the R.A.F. have been factors in his lifestyles and attitudes.
THE SHEFFIELD ARTIST
Born in Sheffield in 1938, Joe Scarborough is an artist most famous for bringing to life the everyday scenes of South Yorkshire, painting humorous depictions of Sheffield life. Originally hailing from Pitsmoor, an area to the North of Sheffield City Centre, Joe still lives in his hometown to this day on his much loved narrowboat.
The Arts Centre is currently ablaze with colour, thanks to an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Joe Scarborough.
Joe Scarborough is pulling in the crowds, breaking records at the city's Mappin Gallery.
"Meet the man they call the new Lowry"
The reaction to Joe’s retirement announcement has been incredible, shattering all box office records and leaving Joe feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Hundreds of heartfelt messages and comments poured in, not just from across the country, but from around the world and were passed on to the great man, who...
At the 150th Anniversary of Weston Park Museum bash last week, one of the city’s favourite sons described Joe Scarborough as the Godfather of Sheffield Art. Who could argue with that sentiment? If it’s true then the Don is, after a glorious career spanning over six decades, stepping down. Luxuriating...
During the recent renovations of the former Odeon cinema on Burgess Street, Sheffield, builders made a wonderful discovery. Hidden under layers of chipboard and plasterboard was a mural painted by Joe, long forgotten and thought to be gone forever. Anyone who has visited Joe's exhibition "Then and Now", which opened...
Joe Scarborough is proud to unveil his debut watercolour collection: a series of twelve original paintings capturing the vibrant characters and everyday scenes of his beloved hometown, Sheffield. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art, no prints have been produced, making this a truly unique and collectible series. Every...
