Shipley Art Gallery

Shipley Art Gallery The Shipley is the North East's leading gallery of contemporary craft and design.
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11/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Drawn Together: Creativity for All 🎨

It was brilliant to see so much creativity happening in the gallery ❤️

Just a reminder that we will be open at a later time tomorrow, Wednesday 10 June.We will open at 1pm to allow for staff ...
09/06/2026

Just a reminder that we will be open at a later time tomorrow, Wednesday 10 June.

We will open at 1pm to allow for staff training, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Come together to draw and be creative, in fun and surprising ways at Drawn Together this weekend 🎨Drop into the gallery ...
01/06/2026

Come together to draw and be creative, in fun and surprising ways at Drawn Together this weekend 🎨

Drop into the gallery to get creative with artist educators and try different artist-led activities at your own pace.

The free event is taking place on Saturday 6 June, 11am - 3pm. No pre-booking required, drop in anytime.

🔎 Take a closer look at some of the incredible glass and ceramics on display in 'A Celebration of Dry Run'.The exhibitio...
22/05/2026

🔎 Take a closer look at some of the incredible glass and ceramics on display in 'A Celebration of Dry Run'.

The exhibition presents the work of thirty artists who have previously exhibited while studying Glass and Ceramics at the University of Sunderland.

On display until 28 May, free entry.

18/05/2026

Planning on visiting the Shipley with your little ones? Here's what you can expect:

📆 Open Tuesday to Saturday
🎟️ Free entry
🌈 Free Sensory Space with games, books and toys
🎨 Seasonal craft activities with a small charge

14/05/2026

A Celebration of Dry Run presents the work of thirty artists who have previously exhibited while studying Glass and Ceramics at the University of Sunderland.

The exhibition opens on Saturday until 28 May. Take a look at some of the incredible work on display at the Shipley 😍

May half term is just around the corner. Take a look at what's coming up at Shipley:🖌 Family CraftingTuesday 26 May, 10....
13/05/2026

May half term is just around the corner. Take a look at what's coming up at Shipley:

🖌 Family Crafting
Tuesday 26 May, 10.30-11.45am or 1-2.15pm
£3 per participant plus booking fee

🎨 Holiday Art Class
Thursday 28 May, 10.30am - 12 noon or 1-2.30pm
£4.50 per child plus booking fee

🌈 Sensory Space
Tuesday – Saturday
Free

Travel to Shipley by Metro with Ways to Play. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free with a fare-paying adult.

The Late Shows are back this weekend 🎉Enjoy a night of crafting and creativity led by Gateshead based makers, creators a...
07/05/2026

The Late Shows are back this weekend 🎉

Enjoy a night of crafting and creativity led by Gateshead based makers, creators and organisations.

The Shipley will be open from 6pm-10pm on Saturday 9 May. Drop-in anytime, it's free entry.

Take a look at what's happening:
🖌 Demonstrations by our Painting and Drawing group
🌈 Colourful quilts and demonstrations with North East Modern Quilters
🎨 Meet Equal Arts and find out more about their work
🌸 Blossom-inspired activities with the North East National Trust
🎶 Live music from Side by Side Arts Choir between 7-8pm
🍰 Paid bar and baked goods with Urban Bakery

Address

Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914771495

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