• 36 Lime Street Studios & Gallery

  • address

    36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

  • web

    http://www.36limestreet.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 261 5666

  • opening hours

    Annual Open Studios last weekend in November, open for the Late Shows, most studios open by appointment, gallery open 12-4pm Fridays and Saturdays (check website for current opening hours).

  • description

    Founded in 1984 as a tenants' co-operative, it is the largest artists' studio group in the North East, representing an eclectic mix of some of the best artists, designers, makers, performers and musicians ...

  • ACAdovetail

  • address

    Amy House, 61 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZ

  • web

    http://www.acart.org.uk

  • telephone

    01434 685040

  • opening hours

    Variable hours Mon-Fri, please call for further info.

  • description

    ACAdovetail is the new city centre venue for Allenheads Contemporary Arts, an independent arts/education organisation operating from its rural base in the small village of Allenheads, Northumberland. ...

  • Allenheads Contemporary Arts

  • address

    The Old School House, Allenheads, Northumberland, NE47 9HR

  • web

    http://www.acart.org.uk

  • telephone

    +44(0)1434 685040

  • opening hours

  • description

    Allenheads Contemporary Arts is an independent arts/education organisation operating from two venues in the small village of Allenheads, Northumberland and a new gallery space in Newcastle city centre. ...

  • Amino

  • address

    14 High Bridge House, 21 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE 1EW

  • web

    http://amino.org.uk

  • telephone

    0191 261 7262

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sat 10 - 6, Thurs 10 - 8.

  • description

    amino is a contemporary arts production agency initiating, developing and producing artists’ projects, particularly in the fields of live art and technology based art.

  • Arcadea

  • address

    Mea House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8XS

  • web

    http://www.arcadea.org

  • telephone

    0191 222 0708 Minicom : 0191 261 2238

  • opening hours

    n/a

  • description

    Arcadea is a development organisation, staffed and managed by Disabled people, aiming to promote the cultural equality of Disabled people in the North East region. It produces a quarterly Mimosa ...

  • BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

  • address

    Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA

  • web

    http://www.balticmill.com

  • telephone

    0191 478 1810

  • opening hours

    Open Daily 10.00-18.00

  • description

    Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world - presenting a dynamic, diverse and international ...

  • Berwick Gymnasium Gallery

  • address

    Berwick Barracks, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DG

  • web

    http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.2

  • telephone

    01289 304535

  • opening hours

    : 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-5pm Wed-Sun and Bank Holiday Mon

  • description

    Opened in 1993, this gallery has established itself as a leading venue for contemporary art and artists in the region. The 2009 Gymnasium Gallery programme includes exhibition by fellowship artists ...

  • Brick Works

  • address

    Hannington Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JT

  • web

    http://www.brickworkstudios.com

  • telephone

    0191 224 4011

  • opening hours

    By appointment only

  • description

    Brick Works is a group of studio spaces in Newcastle upon Tyne housing artists and designers working across a multitude of disciplines. The Brick Works provides affordable, high quality studios ...

  • Designed and Made Gallery

  • address

    Level 1, Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

  • web

    http://www.designedandmade.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 229 2398

  • opening hours

    Wednesday - Saturday. 12.30 – 6.00pm.

  • description

    Designed and Made is the North East’s leading gallery showcase for craft and design. Situated on the Newcastle Quayside above the newly refurbished Live Theatre. Call in for a chance to see a ...

  • Digital Arts Gallery

  • address

  • web

    http://www.digitalartsgallery.co.uk

  • telephone

  • opening hours

  • description

    The digital arts gallery is an independent web-based gallery showcasing the work of leading contemporary artists. The gallery offers a virtual venue providing an informative and challenging dialogue ...

  • East Street Arts

  • address

    Patrick Studios, St. Mary's Lane, Leeds, LS9 7EH

  • web

    http://www.esaweb.org.uk

  • telephone

    0113 248 0040

  • opening hours

    Open during events and exhibitions, see website for details on exact times

  • description

    East Street Arts (ESA) is a contemporary arts organisation in Leeds. Our mission is to focus on the development of artists through our events programme, professional development and studio/facility ...

  • Empty Shop

  • address

    1 Framwellgate Bridge, North Road, Durham, DH1 4SJ

  • web

    http://www.emptyshop.org

  • telephone

  • opening hours

    by appointment or when an event is taking place (times vary, check website)

  • description

    Empty Shop is an organisation which uses long term vacant spaces as really accessible arts space for professionals, amateurs, non-artists and anybody else who wants to get involved! Anyone can ...

  • Friends of Tynemouth Station

  • address

    Tynemouth Station, Tynemouth, , NE30 4RE

  • web

  • telephone

    0191 257 2180

  • opening hours

    station hours

  • description

  • Gallery North

  • address

    Squires Building, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST

  • web

    http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/gallerynorth

  • telephone

    0191 227 3140

  • opening hours

    Mon-Thurs 10 -5. Fri 10 -4.30 during exhibition

  • description

    New Gallery North Combining a dynamic programme of exhibitions with an engagement in aspects of learning and teaching, New Gallery North’s forthcoming programme will cover cutting-edge new art ...

  • Globe Gallery Hub

  • address

    97 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1NA

  • web

    http://www.globegallery.org

  • telephone

    0191 2592614

  • opening hours

    Wednesday – Saturday 11.30 am –5pm

  • description

    Globe Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery showing the work of emerging and established artists. The gallery’s two venues are spaces of cultural exchange providing a welcoming, informative, ...

  • Hatton Gallery

  • address

    Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

  • web

    http://www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton

  • telephone

    0191 2226059

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm. Closed Bank Holidays & Sunday.

  • description

    Described in recent years as “one of the most impressive exhibition spaces in Britian”, the Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North East since the early twentieth century. The ...

  • ISIS Arts

  • address

    5 Charlotte Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4XF

  • web

    http://www.isisarts.org.uk/

  • telephone

    0191 261 4407

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    ISIS Arts is a visual and media arts organisation with an international artist residency, commissions, training and research programme.

  • Laing Art Gallery

  • address

    New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG

  • web

    http://www.twmuseums.org.uk

  • telephone

    +44 (0)191 232 7734

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sat 10 - 5. Sun 2 - 5

  • description

    The Laing Art Gallery is situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, only five minutes from its busy shopping district. It was founded in 1901 by Alexander Laing, a Scottish wine and spirit merchant ...

  • Locus+

  • address

    Wards Building, 31-39 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW

  • web

    http://www.locusplus.org.uk

  • telephone

    0191 233 1450

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    Locus+ has established a highly acclaimed national and international reputation as a unique contemporary visual arts organisation that for over a decade has constantly commissioned and produced successful, ...

  • MAS-SAMple

  • address

    c/o 14 Silverdale Terrace, Shipcote, Gateshead, NE8 4JL

  • web

    http://www.mas-sample.blogspot.com

  • telephone

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    MAS-SAMple is an artist-led initiative based in the North East of England, embracing contemporary artistic practice and dialogue within the Caribbean Diaspora. Founded in 2007 by regional artists ...

  • mima

  • address

    Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AZ

  • web

    http://www.visitmima.com

  • telephone

    +44 (0) 1642 726 720

  • opening hours

    Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00am -

  • description

    mima is a bold new gallery of modern and contemporary art designed by Erick van Egeraat Associated Architects. The gallery brings together the town's art collections for the first time. mima hosts ...

  • Mushroom Works

  • address

    St Lawrence Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AR

  • web

    http://www.mushroomworks.com

  • telephone

    0191 224 4011

  • opening hours

    Wednesday – Friday 12pm – 5pm, Saturday 10am -5pm.

  • description

    Mushroom Works is an artist-led gallery and studio space in Newcastle upon Tyne housing a diverse range of creative businesses. The converted warehouse has 12 individual studios and is located in the ...

  • Myles Meehan Gallery

  • address

    Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AX

  • web

    http://www.darlingtonarts.co.uk

  • telephone

    01325 348845

  • opening hours

    9am - 9pm

  • description

    The Myles Meehan Gallery has gained a local and national reputation for showing innovative and contemporary exhibitions. The gallery delivers an exciting education programme, featuring talks from artists, ...

  • National Glass Centre

  • address

    Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL

  • web

    http://www.nationalglasscentre.com

  • telephone

    0191 515 5555

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sun, 10 - 5

  • description

    National Glass Centre is an important and unique venue dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and providing opportunities for people to be creative, enjoy themselves and feel inspired. National ...

  • NECDAF Intercultural Arts

  • address

    John Haswell House, 8/9 Gladstone Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4DY

  • web

    http://www.necdaf.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 477 33 11

  • opening hours

    By appointment only, please contact the NECDAF office.

  • description

    NECDAF (North East Cultural Diversity Arts Forum) Intercultural Arts is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining culturally diverse arts in North East England. As well as developing strategy, ...

  • Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

  • address

    City Library, Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1RE

  • web

    http://www.ngca.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 514 1235

  • opening hours

    Mondays / Wednesdays 09:30 - 19:30. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 09:30 - 17:00. Saturdays 09:30 - 16:00. Closed Sundays and bank holidays.

  • description

    "Whenever I visit the North-East, it's to Sunderland that I look for excellent contemporary art exhibitions." Gill Hedley Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art presents changing exhibitions of new ...

  • Northern Print

  • address

    Stepney Bank, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP

  • web

    http://www.northernprint.org.uk

  • telephone

    0191 261 7000

  • opening hours

    Wed to Fri, 11am - 5pm. Sat , 12noon - 4pm. Please call the gallery for Christmas and New Year opening times.

  • description

    Northern Print is the centre for contemporary printmaking in the North East. There for everyone interested in any aspect of printmaking. The studio is based in Ouseburn in Newcastle upon Tyne and ...

  • Northern Stage

  • address

    Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RH

  • web

    http://www.northernstage.co.uk/

  • telephone

    0191 230 5151

  • opening hours

  • description

    Northern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East of England, and we are very pleased that we are regarded as one of the top-eleven producing theatres in the UK. As well as ...

  • NSA Studios

  • address

    5 Northumberland Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1DS

  • web

    http://www.nespace.org/properties/P1213692630.915/

  • telephone

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    NSA Studios is based in two industrial premises on Northumberland Street in North Shields, it provides mixed workshops and facilities to artists, crafts people and arts organisations at an affordable ...

  • PSL [Project Space Leeds]

  • address

    Whitehall Waterfront, 2 Riverside Way, Leeds, LS1 4EH

  • web

    http://www.projectspaceleeds.org.uk

  • telephone

    07930 236383

  • opening hours

    During exhibitions only, Wed-Sat 12-5pm or by appointment.

  • description

    PSL [Project Space Leeds] is an independent, artist-led contemporary art space. Based in Leeds city centre, PSL stages exhibitions of modern and contemporary art across all art forms, and shows work ...

  • Reactor

  • address

    Reactor Towers, 5D Arkwright Street, Nottingham, NG2 2JR

  • web

    http://www.reactorweb.com

  • telephone

    0774 7023175

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    Reactor creates projects that place the audience in a central and interactive role, exploring the dynamics of group behaviour and the production of collective reality and responsibility; demanding ...

  • rednile Projects Ltd

  • address

    44 Mowbray Road, Sunderland, SR2 8EL

  • web

    http://www.rednile.org

  • telephone

  • opening hours

    rednile work on a project basis in temporary venues- please see the website for the latest event or opportunity

  • description

    rednile Projects Ltd. is an artist led initiative creatively directed by Suzanne Hutton, Michael Branthwaite and Janine Goldsworthy who are based in the North East. rednile grew from the founders' ...

  • Reg Vardy Gallery

  • address

    School of Arts, Design, Media, and Culture, Ashburne House, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EF

  • web

    http://www.regvardygallery.org

  • telephone

    0191 515 2128

  • opening hours

    Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm, Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays by appointment.

  • description

    Reg Vardy Gallery supports the practice of contemporary art with a focus on experimentation, collaboration, and research. The international programme enables artists to develop new work for the context ...

  • Satellite

  • address

    61 Thornton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AW

  • web

    http://www.satellitesatellite.org

  • telephone

    0191 477 2200

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sat 10.30 - 6pm

  • description

    SATELLITE is an independent 4 x 3 meter white cube project space for contemporary art situated within Alt Vinyl Record Store in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Our programme will focus upon solo exhibitions ...

  • shaunprojectspace

  • address

    University of Sunderland,, Ashburne house, Ryhope road, Sunderland, SR27EF

  • web

    http://shaunprojectspace.wordpress.com/

  • telephone

    0191 515 3774

  • opening hours

    by appointment

  • description

    We are a student project space based at the university of sunderland at ashburne house. We have a with a rapidly changing program with sometimes as many as three exhibitions a week, documented at ...

  • Shipley Art Gallery

  • address

    Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB

  • web

    http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley

  • telephone

    0191 477 1495

  • opening hours

    Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 2pm – 5pm

  • description

    Over the last 25 years the venue has become established as a national centre for contemporary craft and has built up one of the best collections outside London, including ceramics, wood, metal, glass, ...

  • Side Gallery

  • address

    5 - 9 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE

  • web

    http://www.amber-online.com

  • telephone

    0191 232 2208

  • opening hours

    Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5pm

  • description

    Side Gallery, Side Cinema, Side Café and Amber Films are all part of Amber film and photographic collective which has based itself in Newcastle upon Tyne since 1969. Amber bought its Newcastle ...

  • Square Yard Gallery

  • address

    14 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZ

  • web

    http://www.squareyardgallery.co.uk

  • telephone

    07855 574289

  • opening hours

    Mon - Sat 11am – 4pm

  • description

    Square Yard aims to contribute to the vibrant art scene of the northeast by introducing emerging artists and allowing professional artists to forum new projects in a supportive environment. The ...

  • Star and Shadow Cinema

  • address

    Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP

  • web

    http://www.starandshadow.org.uk

  • telephone

    0191 261 0066

  • opening hours

    As event times

  • description

    Star and Shadow's aim is to show a truly independent programme of inspirational and inspired films as cheaply as possible, as well as providing a venue for artists and musicians of all varieties. We ...

  • The Biscuit Factory

  • address

    16 Stoddart St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN

  • web

    http://www.thebiscuitfactory.com

  • telephone

    0191 261 1103

  • opening hours

    Sun-Mon: 11-5. Tues-Sat 10-8

  • description

    The Biscuit Factory is one of Europe's largest commercial art galleries, comprising 32,000 sq ft of art space including 2 gallery levels, 2 floors of artist's studios, an award winning restaurant, ...

  • The Customs House

  • address

    Mill Dam's, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1ES

  • web

    http://www.customshouse.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 454 5450

  • opening hours

    Gallery open 10 - 8pm Monday - Saturday. 12 - 8pm Sunday

  • description

    The Customs House is South Tyneside's premier arts centre offering great art and entertainment for all. Sandford Goudie Gallery at The Customs House showcases the very best of national, international ...

  • Tyneside Cinema

  • address

    10-12 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6QG

  • web

    http://www.tynesidecinema.co.uk

  • telephone

    0845 217 9909

  • opening hours

    10am – 11pm daily

  • description

    Tyneside Cinema is the North East’s leading independent cinema. As well as a vibrant film programme and many training opportunities for young people and adults in filmmaking and new media the Tyneside ...

  • University Gallery

  • address

    Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST

  • web

    http://northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery/

  • telephone

    0191 227 4424

  • opening hours

    Mon - Thur 10 - 5, Fri - Sat 10 - 4. Closed Sun & Bank Holidays.

  • description

    The University Gallery may not be as large as other public galleries, but its strength lies in the calibre of its programme, its Permanent Collection and its long-standing commitment to the local community. Described ...

  • Vane

  • address

    Kings House, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PA

  • web

    http://www.vane.org.uk

  • telephone

    +44 (0) 191 261 8281

  • opening hours

    Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm

  • description

    Vane was founded in 1997 in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. There are three phases to the history of Vane’s activities. The first consisted of four large-scale annual events acting ...

  • Visual Arts Forum

  • address

    c/o Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG

  • web

  • telephone

    0191 232 7734

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    A forum in Newcastle and Gateshead open to independent visual arts organisations, producers,programmers, curators and publicly funded spaces. The emphasis is on critically engaged and contemporary ...

  • Visual Arts in Rural Communities (VARC)

  • address

    Dovecote office, Highgreen, Northumberland, NE48 1RP

  • web

    http://www.varc.org.uk

  • telephone

    01434 240822

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    Visual Arts in Rural Communities (VARC) is a registered charity with a base at Highgreen, Tarset in rural Northumberland. Its aims are to promote the interest, awareness and understanding of visual ...

  • Waygood Gallery and Studios

  • address

    31 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW

  • web

    http://www.waygood.org

  • telephone

    0191 265 6857

  • opening hours

  • description

    Waygood is an artist-led visual arts organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Undergoing a major multi-million pound redevelopment Waygood will launch a new cultural venue in the centre of Newcastle ...

  • Wideyed

  • address

    52 Woodland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 9NU

  • web

    http://www.wideyed.org

  • telephone

    01325 252 542

  • opening hours

    N/A

  • description

    Wideyed is a non-profit photography collective. Founded in February 2008, the group is dedicated to the creation, curation and promotion of compelling contemporary photography for exhibition and cross ...

  • Woodhorn

  • address

    QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF

  • web

    http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com

  • telephone

    01670 528020

  • opening hours

    April to October:10am - 5pm. November to March: 10am - 4pm.

  • description

    Woodhorn is South East Northumberland's world class visitor attraction. It rolls a dynamic museum, galleries and study centre into a dramatic new building situated in the picturesque QEII Country Park. ...

  • Workplace

  • address

    The Old Post Office, 19-21 West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AD

  • web

    http://www.workplacegallery.co.uk

  • telephone

    0191 477 2200

  • opening hours

    Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm (or by appointment)

  • description

    Workplace Gallery is a contemporary art gallery run by artists with three main activities: 1) Acting as an agent for the sale and distribution of contemporary art by 22 artists from an office ...




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