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Preview: The Gloaming @ Vane, Gateshead

Hannah Maybank and Nick Fox explore memory, intimacy and the hidden stories carried by everyday objects in a new exhibition at Vane from 19th November.

Tue 10 Nov 2026 | VIEW

Preview: By One’s Light @ Vane, Gateshead

Emerging artists from Newcastle and London unite for a collaborative exhibition at Vane, Gateshead, from 11th-14th November

Wed 4 Nov 2026 | VIEW

Focus: Wei Ding

We find out all we can about the Sunderland-based ceramic and glass artist as they exhibits their latest work, A House Beyond Dimension, at the BALTIC Open Submission 2026.

Tue 27 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Live Review: Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks @ Durham Book Festival (10th October)

Amy Mitchell reviews Rowan McCabe’s Hard Knocks, an engaging blend of comedy, spoken word and human connection.

Tue 20 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Festival Review : Durham Book Festival 2026 (Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October)

Amy Mitchell reflects on a weekend spent exploring Durham Book Festival, both online and in person

Mon 19 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry @ Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle

From 17th October-13th February, Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry at Newcastle’s Laing Art Gallery brings together more than 100 works to explore the rich relationship between Britain’s most celebrated artistic movement and the literature that inspired it.

Fri 16 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Form & Display @ NewBridge Gallery, Newcastle

On 17th October-18th December, Form and Display brings together NewBridge members and neighbours to collectively build and shape an exhibition.

Thu 15 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Scene: Gabriele Heller

The German-born/Newcastle-based sound artist and musician tells us all about their RADIOPHONICX communal listening event which returns this Autumn/Winter at Cobalt, Newcastle

Wed 14 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Preview: The Travellers Rest @ Shieldfield Art Works, Newcastle

A fictional pub installation explores rest, community and resistance at Shieldfield Art Work

Tue 6 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa @ The Bowes Museum

Rare works from France arrive in Barnard Castle for a landmark exhibition exploring light, landscape and place.

Tue 6 Oct 2026 | VIEW