BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead / Free Admission
BALTIC 39
Newcastle upon Tyne / Free Admission
FABRICE HYBER
One of the most inventive and influential artists of his generation. Fabrice Hyber’s continually evolving work includes painting, drawing and installation and is developed from a principle of echoes, in which each work is made in response to another
GETTING TO BALTIC
Click here for directions, transport links information and a map for getting here. BALTIC is free entry and open seven days a week 10.00-18.00 except Tuesdays 10.30-18.00.
Schools & Colleges
We offer many opportunities for schools and colleges, from group visits and artist-led sessions to work based placements within our Learning team.
Stunning views, breathtaking views
Six is BALTIC's stunning rooftop restaurant brought to you by Fresh Element. Combining breathtaking panoramic views and great food, Six is open for lunch seven days a week and for dinner six days a week. Call: 0191 440 4948. Click here to view our Summer Menu.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
BALTIC is on a winning streak! In 2012 BALTIC was named winner of the National Lottery Awards Best Arts Project, the Gold Award for Large Visitor Attraction at the North East Tourism Awards and the Times Higher Education Awards for its partnership with Northumbria University.
Choose a venue with style
BALTIC is one of the most iconic buildings in the north east and offers a stylish and unique location for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions.
We need your support to keep BALTIC free for everybody to enjoy.
With nearly 1,000 people every day coming through the doors, there is a clear appetite for cutting edge, contemporary visual arts in the North. We need your help to satisfy this hunger.
NOW OPEN: MATT CALDERWOOD
For his solo exhibition at BALTIC 39, the first in a UK public gallery, Matt Calderwood has created a series of ambitious new sculptures, works on paper and video. Now open Wed-Sun.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
TUNNOCKS CARAMEL BISCUIT CUSHION / GILLIAN KYLE
You'll definitely have sweet dreams with this Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cushion perched on your bed by Gillian Kyle.
Family Activities
Daily 10.00 - 18.00
(Tue 10.30 - 18.00)
No pre-booking required. Children and families have the opportunity to explore the exhibitions with our special Exhibition Explorer packs.
Tuesdays 10.30 - 12.30
Every Tuesday in Quay, BALTIC Learning space will be transformed into a magical town for children under 5 and their families to play with art.
Saturdays 11.30 - 12.30
Take a trip around BALTIC’s exhibitions with one of our friendly Crew who can offer fun and engaging ways to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Saturdays & Sundays 14.00 - 16.00
FREE / Hassle free, no need to book – just drop-in and get stuck in. Activities for young artists inspired by our exhibitions.
Mon 22 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 / 14.00 - 16.00
Drop in to Quay any weekday throughout the summer holiday where BALTIC artists will take you into the exciting world of colour, movement and light.
Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug 2013 / 11.00 - 16.00
Celebrate the end of the summer holidays as Level 1 is transformed into a fluorescent park where you can make artworks inspired by Thomas Scheibitz’s exhibition.
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