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Woman wearing a head scarf and blue shirt chopping lettuce.
Woman wearing a head scarf and blue shirt chopping lettuce.
Wed-Sun

Franki Raffles: Photography, Activism, Campaign Works

11 May 2024 – 16 Mar 2025

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Wed-Sun

Leap Then Look Play Interact Explore

12 Oct 2024 – 1 Jun 2025

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Sycamore print
Wed-Sun

Heartwood (Sycamore Gap)

23 Oct 2024 – 2 Mar 2025

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Welcome to Baltic

Step inside Baltic on Gateshead quayside with four floors of art, two viewing decks, a cafe, shop, library, sensory room and rooftop restaurant. 

Please note: Sensory Room, Baltic Library & Learning Lounge (all on Level 2) are closed for exhibition changeover until Wednesday 19 February. 

We're open Wednesday to Sunday with exhibitions, events, guided tours and activities to experience. We've welcomed 9.5 million visitors to date and we look forward to seeing you soon. 

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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Mani Kambo Ax·is Mun·di

7 Dec 2024 – 15 Jun 2025
Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo explores the inner spirit by drawing on her own personal totemic symbols, influenced by her upbringing in a Sikh household.
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Exhibition

Happy Mart (Artist Pop-Up Shop)

Orange room full of tables of handmade pots and textiles. At the back of the room there is a large logo that reads 'Happy Mart'/
12 Oct 2024 – 2 Mar 2025
Happy Mart pop-up shop is a collaboration between textile artist Bianco Perry and ceramicist Alex Sickling.
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Exhibition
Wed-Sun

Hannah Perry Manual Labour

A screen depicting washing hanging, there are benches in front of the screen and lights behind the screen
22 Jun 2024 – 16 Mar 2025
Hannah Perry presents a major body of new work for our Level 4 gallery that considers labour, motherhood and class.
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Events & Screenings

Franki Raffles Screenings Vagabond (Sans Toit ni Loi)

26 Feb 2025 | 18:30
Mona Bergeron is dead, her frozen body found in a ditch in the French countryside. This film documents the weeks leading up to her death.
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Family Activity
Half Term

Big Days Out: Signs & Symbols

A graphic displaying different colourful signs and symbols.
26 Feb – 2 Mar 2025 | 10:00-18:00
Explore the power of signs and symbols with five days of activities, games, storytelling and workshops inspired by Mani Kambo's exhibition.
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Saturday 1 March 2025

Spring Makers Market

Get ready for spring with Endless Love Creative's curated market of over 50 independent maker's stalls. 

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Max Machen Surround Yourself With Nature

Print that says 'surround yourself with nature' with a person wearing white walking through a field.
Yorkshire-based illustrator and printmaker Max Machen knows it's good to be outdoors.
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Baltic Shop

Plant Animals

A metal orangutan hanging from a house plant.
The perfect combination of flora and fauna.
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Baltic Shop

Felt Potted Herbs

Four small felt potted herbs.
Bring some greenery to your interiors which will last longer.
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