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GO ARt Galleries In Newcastle |
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If you were one of those people who bought posters of
Monet’s Flowers, Munch’s The Scream or other
arty looking pieces to decorate your walls then a trip
to Newcastle’s art galleries could complete your
transformation into a true art lover. As the North East’s premier city, it shouldn’t surprise you to know that it is home to the principal art collection in the region. The Laing Gallery [map] holds oil paintings, watercolours, ceramics, silver and glass ware collections of national and international importance with a broad appeal. Art from the 18th and 19th centuries makes up the bulk of the permanent displays on offer, but there are also several temporary exhibitions that go on throughout the year which highlight work by up-and-coming artists or focus on specific themes. Located close to Newcastle’s shops the Laing Gallery is a good way to spend a lunchtime or a whole afternoon – and if you struggle with the art appreciation side there’s a craft shop and café to draw you in. You’ll also find important works of international significance at the Hatton Gallery [map]. As well as work from the Renaissance to the Modern Period, the gallery is also home to the only surviving example of Kurt Schwitters' Merzbau constructions, the Merzbarn, a particularly important piece for 20th century art. For more historic paintings that you may not have had the chance to see before then head to the Shipley Art Gallery [map], located on Prince Consort Road in Gateshead. As well as being home to a vast collection of crafts, this gallery also has some old masters by Dutch and Flemish artists which can be view in the beautiful but friendly surroundings. Meanwhile at the other end of the artisitic spectrum stands the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art [map], which has transformed a 1950s brick flour mill into the North East’s newest international arts space. Opened in the summer of 2002 on the Gateshead side of the river, this gallery has been at the forefront of Tyneside’s artistic renaissance with its constantly changing programme of international contemporary artwork exhibitions and events. With a reputation that draws artists and contemporary art lovers from across the North East, you should find the Waygood Gallery [map] an interesting prospect. The gallery is housed in a warehouse on High Bridge, hidden between Grey Street and Bigg Market which makes finding it a little difficult, but don’t give up because the exhibits are certainly worth a look. The Waygood Gallery was established in 1995 and since then has earned a reputation for being a dynamic and important art space. The artists come from all over the world to display their work, which covers a variety of art disciplines, in this warehouse space. Opened in 1988 by Prince Charles, the Newcastle Arts Centre [map] is where local artists take centre stage. Housed in a row of 18th century merchants' houses on Westgate, this centre holds exhibitions of everything from fine art to photography throughout the year. And if all this art has inspired you to get out there and get purchasing, then try The Biscuit Factory [map] on Stoddart Street, the David Welsh Gallery [map] on Blandford Square or the Eyestorm Art Warehouse [map] in Hebburn, Gateshead, for your arty acquisitions. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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