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The young dads creating a buzz about climate action on Baltic’s rooftop

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Birds, Bees, Bikes, & Trees is ambitious three-year partnership between Baltic, North East Young Dads & Lads (NEYDL) and Newcastle University , funded…

Saya Rose Naruse announced as 2024 Baltic Bothy Resident

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We are pleased to announce Saya Rose Naruse as the recipient of the 2024 Baltic Bothy Residency.

Your questions about Ramadan | Guest Blog by Hafzah Zamir

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There are many questions that surround the subject of Ramadan. From ‘why do Muslims fast?’ to the ‘why do you do this to yourself?’ We asked our community…

Jordan Edge (Kiik Amor) announced as 2024 Baltic|States Artist in Residence

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and Narva Art Residency (NART) in Estonia are pleased to announce Jordan Edge (Kiik Amor) as the 2024 Baltic|States…

Baltic confirms over 100 artists for Open Submission exhibition

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead is pleased to announce the successful artists who will exhibit in the gallery as part of Baltic Open Submission,…

Baltic confirms 2024 exhibition programme

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art looks towards the year ahead and the 2024 exhibitions.

Submissions invited for Baltic’s second open-call exhibition

Applications are now open for Baltic Open Submission in association with Fenwick.

Project Art Works & Baltic ready Residential exhibition

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Project Art Works and Baltic present celebratory exhibition of over fifty archival works following year-long collaboration

Meet Emma Bentley Fox, this year's Emergent Artist in Residence

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We're delighted to announce the recipient of this year’s Baltic x Shape Arts Emergent residency, Emma Bentley Fox.

Maria Kapajeva, this year’s Baltic|States Artist in Residence

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Maria Kapajeva, raised on the Estonian-Russian border, will explore migration, displacement and borders during her residency at Baltic.

Summer Sizzler Weekend offers exhibitions, gaming, talks, tours and chance to buy art in Art Car Boot Fair

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Baltic is pledging to kickstart your summer with an action-packed weekend of exhibitions, gaming, talks, tours and al fresco fun.

Michael Rakowitz: The Waiting Gardens of the North

On 15 July 2023, Baltic Gateshead will open the exhibition The Waiting Gardens of the North by renowned Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz.

Baltic shows Compassion with Level 5 exhibition + events for Refugee Week 2023

For the second year running, Baltic will take part in Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity…

Super chefs + full line-up revealed for Let’s Caper festival-style evening at Baltic

With just over one week to go before it takes over one of the region's most iconic venues for an all-encompassing evening of music, food and comedy, organisers…

Baltic & Northumbria University jointly present graduate degree show

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For the first time ever, hosted across both Baltic (Gateshead) and Northumbria University City Campus (Newcastle upon Tyne), Fine Art students showcase…

Larry Achiampong: Wayfinder

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From 20 May 2023, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art will present a major solo exhibition by British-Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong across the Level…

Chris Killip, retrospective

Chris Killip, Retrospective

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead is pleased to present a full-career retrospective of work by one of the UK’s most important and influential…

Foundation Press: Book Launch

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A new publication, Field Trip, will be available to pick up for free in the Hinterlands exhibition from Wednesday 25 January 2023.

Sarah Munro awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is delighted to congratulate Director Sarah Munro on being awarded an MBE for services to art in the New Year’s Honours…

Baltic unveils 2023 exhibitions to delight and inspire

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After proudly celebrating its 20th Anniversary year in 2022 Baltic is pleased to announce its 2023 exhibitions.

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