Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks
Nine artworks from the Laing Art Gallery collection in Newcastle have gone on display in 10 Downing Street’s corridor leading from the famous black door through to the Cabinet Room. The display will showcase... Read More
Laing Art Gallery announces ‘National Treasure’ J.M.W Turner loan as part of the National Gallery’s 200 Year Celebrations
The Laing Art Gallery is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as one of the twelve partner venue locations taking part in National Treasures, twelve displays of loaned paintings all opening on... Read More
NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.... Read More
Journalist and former MP appointed Chair of regional museum group
Journalist, author and former Member of Parliament, Chris Mullin has been appointed as the new Chair of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ Strategic Board – the organisation that manages nine of the region’s most popular... Read More
New thrilling fantasy adventure experience to open at the Great North Museum: Hancock
Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock is preparing for the opening of a brand-new interactive exhibition – an original fantasy adventure in which the visitor becomes the hero. Part immersive story, part live-action game,... Read More
£30,000 raised at fundraising event to support art, culture & heritage
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) has raised over £30,000 with support from generous local businesses and individuals at a special fundraising event held at Arthur’s Music & Dining Club, at Fenwick Newcastle. Proceeds from the event will help the museum service, which manages nine... Read More
The Late Shows 2023 – dates confirmed for NewcastleGateshead’s annual culture crawl
One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead’s cultural calendars, The Late Shows will take place across two nights in May 2023, Friday 19 and Saturday 20. The award-winning free late-night culture crawl... Read More
Design studio NOVAK collaborate with the Laing Art Gallery on an immersive light projection for the Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition
The Laing Art Gallery is excited to announce it is working with video design specialists NOVAK to produce an immersive digital experience for the forthcoming Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition. The creative studio is renowned for... Read More
Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival announces a series of community grants to help deliver festival activity
A new funding pot is now available thanks to a grant awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. English Heritage, on behalf of the Hadrian’s Wall Partnership has received a substantial grant which will... Read More
Tickets for Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition to go on sale on St Cuthbert’s Day
Tickets will go on sale on 20 March for Laing Art Gallery’s landmark exhibition for 2022, The Lindisfarne Gospels (17 September to 3 December 2022). The exhibition will celebrate the most spectacular surviving manuscript... Read More
Newcastle and Gateshead venues call on people to return to culture
Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues Newcastle and Gateshead’s leading cultural venues are uniting to call on the public to return to in-person performances, exhibitions and events, following a drop in footfall since the pandemic. Newcastle... Read More