Cool stuff in and around our Neighbourhood.
Currently compiled as a blog by our Team. This list is ongoing and not exhaustive.
(During Covid - 19 venues will be closed, please check their websites)
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Chilli Studios
The Blackfriars Centre
Newbridge st,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 2TQ
Chilli Studios main aim is to improve mental health through creativity. They are a registered charity and have been operating since 2004. They work with people who are at risk of experiencing diagnosed mental health problems and those who have experienced some form of social exclusion...
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Northern Print
Stepney Bank
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2NP
OPEN: Gallery Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Studio (Members Only) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8:45pm
Northern Print is a Gallery and Print making studio with learning and participation at the heart of everything they do. They run a program of classes and events throughout the year...
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SHIELDFIELD ART WORKS EXHIBITION
Shieldfield Art Works (Formerly Holy Biscuit)
1 Clarence Street
Shieldfield
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1YH
Opening hours vary please see there website for details
Shieldfield Art Works is an arts organisation that is based in the Shieldfield area of Newcastle upon Tyne. they deliver a program of theological reflection, community activism and Contemporary art. Through their arts program they articulate, question and enquire, seeking positive change in the community and the wider would...
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Brick Works
Hannington Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1JT
The Brick Works has 12 studio / workspaces, ranging in size and facilities which are appropriate for a range of creative people and businesses...
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Equal Arts
Improving older people’s lives through creativityEqual Arts
Newcastle City Library
33 New Bridge Street West
Newcastle
NE1 8AX
Art is for everyone no matter your age. Today I’m shining a spotlight on Equal Arts an organisation based in Newcastle which helps improve older peoples lives through creativity. They work across Gateshead, Newcastle and the UK providing support to older people and people living with dementia, helping them live in the moment through musical, visual and movement based creative activities...
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Cobalt Studios
Studios and Venue, NewcastleImage: The ChronicleCobalt Studios
10 Boyd St,
Shieldfield,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AP
Check Cobalt's social media or website for openig times and events
Cobalt has 14 affordable studios, an arts and music venue and a co-working project space. It runs exciting events most days/nights , including: life drawing classes, other art based workshops, music nights....
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Ernest
Bar/cafe, NewcastleErnest
1 Boyd St,
Shieldfield,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AP
Open:
Sunday - Thursday, 10am - 11.30pm
Friday and Saturday, 10am - 2am
Ernest is a cafe and bar that was set up and is ran by artists, makers and designers. They pride themselves on homemade, quality food and drink. Ernest runs music nights, and life drawing sessions.....
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Blackwells
141 Percy St,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RS
For opening hours please check their website
I really enjoy the large stock of art materials at Blackwells, If your like me and really fussy about the paper you use to draw on, then this is the place to go to identify which paper is for you. As well as stocking a huge range of paper they have a good range of paints...
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Laing art gallery
New Bridge St W,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8AG
Opening time not available at this time
Founded in 1901 the funds for the gallery were provided by Alexander Laing. The gallery has a regular exhibition program of modern, historic and contemporary art...
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Newcastle Castle
Castle Garth,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1RQ
Opening hours currently under review. Please check their website.
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Baltic 39: Newcastle
Art GalleryBaltic 39
31-39 High Bridge,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1EW
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 9am -6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Gallery opening hours vary please see the website
Baltic 39 is the little sister to the main Baltic in Gateshead. Baltic 39 has 2 galleries at the top of the building but is also home to many studios for creatives as well as the BxNU Institute and the Baltic Professor...
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Life Science Centre
Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
The Life Science centre opened in 2000 and is was built to inspire people in the North East to enjoy and discover science and technology...
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The Woon Gallery of Asian Art
Northumbria University, NewcastleOpen: 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
Created through the generous support of the Woon Brothers Foundation, the new gallery space houses 47 rare and unique items from the Woon Brothers Foundation’s collection to support research and public exhibition in the region. Each item....
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Grainger Market: Newcastle
Indoor MarketGrainger Market
Grainger Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5QQ
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Grainger Market is a thriving indoor market with so many different stall holders from fresh fruit and veg to haberdasheries, clothes stalls, cafes and eateries...
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Hatton Gallery
Art gallery, Newcastle -
Star and Shadow Cinema
Cinema, Newcastle -
Great North Museum: Hancock
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4PT
Opening hours unavailable at the moment please check out their website.
The Great North Museum is a great place to explore history, I’ve been multiple times and I’m always drawn to the animal exhibits but especially the dinosaurs...
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Newcastle Arts Centre
Artshop and so much more!Newcastle Arts Centre
67 Westgate Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SG
OPEN: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Newcastle Arts Centre consists of a number of different elements, they have an art supplies shop called Details, a frame shop, craft shop, Jazz Cafe and The Black Swan...
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iAMi creative and updog art
Stay home stay queer by Melody Sproates & pals
Download your free copy here:
https://curiousarts.org.uk/projectsA new project curated by trans / non-binary theatre maker & facilitator, Melody Sproates. With thanks to...
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Slugtown: Newcastle
Artist-run GallerySlugtown
Shieldfield, Newcastle
New Venue opening soon
Slugtown is a non profit Community Interest Company, based in Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne. They are an artist run gallery who support early-career artists and have a program of events consisting of public exhibitions as well as free workshops and events...
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36 Lime Street: Newcastle
Studio Complex and Gallery36 Lime Street
Studio 4D,
36 Lime St,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2PQ
OPEN: Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
36 Lime Street is a studio complex of over 40 artists and is the oldest and largest studio group in the North East...
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Tyneside Cinema: Newcastle
CinemaTyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 8QG
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 10am - 11pm (Box Office closes at 9pm)
Sunday 11am - 11pm (Box Office closes at 7pm)
Well worth a visit is Tyneside a refurbished 3 screen cinema with 2 cafes and airy bar, i especially enjoy the cocktails.