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Green leafy wall with a graphic drawing of a leopard
Green leafy wall with a graphic drawing of a leopard
Wed-Sun

Stepping Softly on the Earth

18 November 2023 – 14 April 2024 | 10am-6pm

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Wed-Sun

Ayo Akingbade Show Me The World Mister

18 November 2023 – 14 April 2024 | 10am-6pm

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Dark grey room with big colourful abstract canvas paintings on the walls. There are two semi-circular wooden benches in the middle of the room.
Wed-Sun

Project Art Works Residential

23 September 2023 – 25 February 2024 | 10am-6pm

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Welcome to Baltic

We're here on Gateshead quayside with a warm welcome and plenty of art to explore, open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm.

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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Michael Rakowitz The Waiting Gardens of the North

Decorated panel with surrounding plants
15 July 2023 – 26 May 2024 | 10am-6pm
We're pleased to present The Waiting Gardens of the North by renowned Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz. Commissioned by Baltic in partnership with the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund , this major project responds to conflict by, figuratively and…
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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Project Art Works Residential

Dark grey room with big colourful abstract canvas paintings on the walls. There are two semi-circular wooden benches in the middle of the room.
23 September 2023 – 25 February 2024 | 10am-6pm
An exhibition and collaboration increasing the visibility and presence of neurodivergent artists in contemporary art.
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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Stepping Softly on the Earth

Green leafy wall with a graphic drawing of a leopard
18 November 2023 – 14 April 2024 | 10am-6pm
Northumbria University Gallery, Level 3: This research-led exhibition brings together the work of 20 mostly non-Western and Indigenous, artists.
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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Ayo Akingbade Show Me The World Mister

A young girl talking to an adult women. The young girl is facing the camera and the woman has her back to the audience
18 November 2023 – 14 April 2024 | 10am-6pm
Two new film commissions, The Fist and Faluyi (2022), both shot on location in Nigeria, are built upon Akingbade’s interest in history, place-making, legacy and power.
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Baltic Shop
Wed - Sun

Electrik Sheep x Baltic Pop-Up Shop

Wall filled with stencilled murals and original urban artworks.
Until Sunday 31 March 2024 | 10am-6pm
Guilty by Association is back at Baltic, bringing fantastic street art in the form of a colourful pop-up shop from Electrik Sheep.
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Artist Event

Stepping Softly on the Earth (Un)Spoken Territories

Wooden structure with four men climbing it against a blue sky.
8 – 9 December 2023 | Book now
A two-day event of talks, film screenings, workshops, performances and conversations with practitioners from diverse geographies and backgrounds.
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Artist Event

Ayo Akingbade Film Screening and Discussion

A person sitting down watching a film, picture taken from the back
7 February 2024 | 6pm-8pm
Ayo Akingbade hosts a conversation and screening of Aki Kauismaki’s influential film The Match Factory Girl (1990).
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Event

Let's Caper @ Baltic Christmas Special

Thursday 14 December 2023 | 7pm–12midnight | Book now
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Front Room Activity

Swap & Share: Books

16 December & 4 February | 10am-6pm | Drop-in
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Front Room Activity

Gingerbread Decorating

1 – 24 December | 10am-6pm | Drop in
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Baltic Shop Creates Workshops

Make & Take Home

Baltic Shop Creates A Festive Banner

A patterned banner that says 'gravy'.
Saturday 9 December 2023 | 10:30am–4.30pm | Book now
Join Bianco Perry for a workshop creating your own festive food-inspired banner.
Make & Take Home

Baltic Shop Creates A Felt Christmas Decoration

A collection of colourful felt christmas decorations against an orange background
Saturday 16 December 2023 | 10am–1pm | Book now
Join Rosie Anwara for a fun and festive workshop making felt decorations inspired by popular culture.
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Baltic Shop Creates A North East Decoration

Three felt decorations: a Greggs sausage role, a Newcastle Brown Ale and a stottie bun.
Saturday 16 December 2023 | 2pm–5pm | Book now
Join Rosie Anwara for a fun and festive workshop making felt decorations inspired by the North East.
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Baltic Shop Creates A Wrap Ring

A ring made from a flat unconnected piece of silver sheet that overlaps is wrapped around the finger of someone with sparkly purple nails.
Sunday 11 February 2024 | 10.30am-1.30pm | Book now
Discover centuries-old jewellery-making techniques and make your own sterling silver wrap ring with Silverkupe Jewellery. 
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Baltic Shop Creates A Kimono Jacket

An orange kimono-style jacket with a blossoming flower pattern hangs on a shelf.
Saturday 20 April 2024 | 10:30am–5:30pm | Book now
Join Amy Trainor, as featured in Living North Magazine.
Baltic External Building

Plan Your Visit

Baltic and Baltic Shop are open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-6pm. Drop in for free, no booking required. 

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Front Room

Enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and kind conversation.
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Aerial View over Gateshead

Six Rooftop Restaurant

On Level 6 the very top floor, Six Restaurant host fine dining with breath-taking views. The fine dining restaurant is a glass box, suspended between the four towers of the building.

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David Shrigley Calendar 2023

A brightly coloured annual calendar with painted circles.
Buckle up for 2024! Weird and wonderful artist David Shrigley is back with even more visually bonkers art to get you through the coming year.
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Mul: Disco Life Limited Edition Print

Street art print featuring a sweating globe with sunglasses and the words 'disco life'.
Signed by street artist Mul, hang this feel-good print in your home with happy disco thoughts.
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Classic Baltic Tote Bag

Black tote bag with white Baltic logo being swung in front of Baltic's building
Well, hello there gorgeous Baltic tote? Share your love of Baltic with the world - £8.95
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