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...
Joe was thrilled to bits to be invited to this year’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace next week and just ahead of his 86th birthday, too.“It’s a huge honour to be invited and I hope I’ll be able to bring a bit of Sheffield to Buckingham Palace. I’ve packed...
Joes schedule is filling up on the run up to Christmas. Alongside his participation in various charitable events, he's excited about attending the upcoming Pete Mckee exhibition in early November and being a guest at Sheffield Hospital Charities' Choir at the Cathedral event on December 19th.Reflecting on the joy of...
Following Joe's successful collaboration with Henderson’s Relish to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charity, he was invited for a tour of the HQ and a chance to make his own batch of his favourite spicy sauce. It was hungry work but fortunately, General Manager Matt Davies had arranged a spot of...
The King FisherJoe has just completed his latest work, "The Kingfisher", which will feature in his forthcoming exhibition along with many other small studies that capture a moment in time in various locations around Sheffield. Whilst we're still procuring the right venue, we hope for the exhibition to take place this...
A Cornet Solo. Joe's unfinished symphony: finished at last For a couple of years it sat in the corner sullenly like a naughty child, now rediscovered and completed by Joe.Originally intended to be left unfinished, Joe decided to 'complete' the painting after some gentle persuasion from fans, who, have suggested the...
This week we thought we would share a little info about one of Joe's painting that recently sold at auction, as no prints have ever been made of this painting so it is seldom see by Joe's fans.This fantastic Joe, entitled "Conrada of the Goose", featuring the Palio di Siena horse race crashing...
John Evans was so delighted with his purchase of Joes original oil on canvas, “PITT STREET” he was inspired to write this wonderful ode to the great man. To eager young ears his biography he told , In stark detail the motivations unfold . Down, down, the cage descends...
A new world auction record for Yorkshire artist Joe Scarborough was set in the Modern and Contemporary Art Sale at Tennants Auctioneers, North Yorkshire on 25th June, when ‘Whitby Regatta’ sold for £18,000 (plus buyer’s premium), more than doubling the previous record for the artist. Joe Scarborough, who was born in...
In order to complete his latest huge commission for The Olympic Legacy Park, Joe needed to move to a studio with enough space for him to reach the bottom of the Canvas. The lovely folk at OVO, who's office is right next to Joes boat, offered some space in their building for...
Joe was delighted to welcome Jack and Joel and their parents on board his floating studio on Saturday. The young men, both big fans of Joes work were allowed to see Joe working on his latest commission and Joe presented them with a signed print each to take away with them.
Most folk in their 80s tend to slow down a bit, put their feet up and relax.Not Joe. Against the backdrop of completing the commission for the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, his work and social life are vibrant. Along with his weekly signing sessions, he spends time coordinating his contributions...
Baking Day at 43 Fitzalan Street Those who know Joe would not describe him as an over sentimental or emotional man but our latest acquisition almost brought a tear to his eye. He saw the huge 30”x 40” painting and stood for a long moment with his hand over his mouth,...
