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Two people stood infront of a framed print of the felled sycamore gap tree's rings, in the shape of a heart.

What's On

Franki Raffles: Photography, Activism, Campaign Works

Black and white photo of a large industrial room with a woman at the front teaching a group of kids how to ice-skate.

11 May 2024 – 16 Mar 2025

Feminist, activist and social documentary photographer Franki Raffles documented the lives of women across the world 1984-94.

Hannah Perry Manual Labour

large metal panel in scaffolding

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.

Leap Then Look Play Interact Explore

12 Oct 2024 – 1 Jun 2025

Featuring large, tactile sculptural objects and colourful assemblages, everything in this exhibition is interactive.

We all came here from somewhere

23 Nov 2024 – 9 Feb 2025

We all came here from somewhere is a thoughtful showcase of stories, artwork and objects made in collaboration with the communities Baltic knows, welcomes,…

Mani Kambo Ax·is Mun·di

7 Dec 2024 – 1 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.

Heartwood (Sycamore Gap)

23 Oct 2024 – 26 Jan 2025

An exhibition of five bespoke prints created from a disc of the trunk of the felled Sycamore Gap tree, created by printmaker Shona Branigan.

Photo-sensitive

20 Nov 2024 – 23 March 2025

A new lightbox commission by Baltic's Young Producers.

Happy Mart (Artist Pop-Up Shop)

12 Oct 2024 – 2 Mar 2025

Happy Mart pop-up shop is a collaboration between textile artist Bianco Perry and ceramicist Alex Sickling.

Front Room Activity

Gingerbread Decorating

Plate of gingerbread biscuits decorated with white icing

30 Nov – 24 Dec 2024 | 10:00-18:00

A truly wintry tradition, enjoy free gingerbread decorating (and eating!) in Front Room.

Family Activity

School Holidays

Cereal Disco

21 Dec – 5 Jan | 10:00-11:00

Fancy starting your day with a cereal disco in the school holidays? Join us every morning Wednesday to Sunday.

Front Room Activity

Pop-up Pantry

27 – 29 Dec 2024 | 10:00-18:00

We're stocking up! Pop by for what you need.

Creative Workshop

Riso Socials with Foundation Press

Person flicking through prints

First Friday of the month | 15:00-17:00

Free, informal, and creatives session exploring risograph printing techniques.

Baltic Tour & Bridge Tilt

Bird flying over Quayside river with Gateshead millenium bridge and Baltic in the background,

Fridays | 3 Jan – 28 Mar 2025 | 11:00

This tour is a rare opportunity to see the inner workings of the world famous Gateshead Millennium Bridge, and to dig deeper into the innovative history…

Front Room Activity

History Club

11 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Mar 2025 | 15:00

Discover hidden histories of the North East.

Front Room Activity

Swap & Share: All Things Baby

Woman smiling and holding a baby wearing a baby grow. Another baby sat next to her looking at the camera.

Sun 12 Jan 2025 | 10:00

Ready for the next stage as your baby grows? Swap toys, clothes and more.

Marginalised Bodies with Phyllis Christopher (Lunchtime Talk)

15 Jan 2025 | 13:00

Photographer Phyllis Christopher, whose career has focused on documenting marginalised and politicised bodies, discusses Raffles' work.

Front Room Activity

Swap & Share: Books

Two books being held

18 Jan, 23 Feb, 6 Apr 2025 | 10:00-16:30

Ready for a new novel? Come along to our Swap & Share Books community event, all day in Front Room.

Front Room Activity

Board Game Saturday's

Colourful board game with pieces and two dice.

25 Jan, 15 Feb & 22 Mar 2025 | 10:00-16:30

Bring in your pre-loved board games and share with others.

Franki Raffles Screenings Icarus (After Amelia)

29 Jan 2025 | 18:30

Icarus (after Amelia) is a gendered labour study. Beginning in the clouds above the city of Glasgow and continuing to the workplace below.

How to... Sculpt with Primary Pupils (Teachers CPD)

23 Jan 2025 | 16:00

Develop your skills and knowledge to deliver engaging and creative art lessons with our 'How to...' series for KS1 and KS2.

How to... Paint with Primary Pupils (Teachers CPD)

30 Jan 2025 | 16:00

Develop your skills and knowledge to deliver engaging and creative art lessons with our 'How to...' series for KS1 and KS2.

Koestler Arts Almost Home

A clay sculpture of people on a rollercoaster against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

19 Feb – 11 May 2025

Koestler Arts & Baltic are partnering to present a showcase of art made in criminal justice settings in North East England.

A guide to... Printmaking (Teachers CPD)

12 Feb 2025 | 16:00

A practical 2-hour session led by one of our Freelance Artist Team on delivering engaging and creative art lessons to upper KS2-KS3

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.

A guide to... Photography (Teachers CPD)

19 March 2025 | 16:00

A practical 2-hour session led by one of our Freelance Artist Team on delivering engaging and creative art lessons to upper KS2-KS3

2025 Exhibitions

Ali Cherri: How I Am Monument

A gold statue with wings

12 Apr 2025 – 12 Oct 2025

Ali Cherri presents a major body of new work for our Level 4 gallery inspired by archaeological artefacts and the natural world.

2025 Exhibitions

Laura and Rachel Lancaster

a painting of three people sitting on rocks infront of water

12 Apr 2025 – 12 Oct 2025

A survey painting exhibition of works by Laura Lancaster and Rachel Lancaster.

2025 Exhibitions

Henna Asikainen, with Roua Horanieh Moomin 80 Commission

A birds nest in someone's hand

A new public artwork conceived by artist Henna Asikainen in collaboration with Roua Horanieh, as part of the Moomin 80th Anniversary celebrations.

2025 Exhibitions

Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite

a green mythical creature amongst the london skyline

5 Jul 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

A major new commission and solo exhibition by London-based Spanish artist Saelia Aparicio.

2025 Exhibitions

Harold Offeh

A slide with two eyes either side of it

5 Jul 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Harold Offeh will develop new work for family audiences in collaboration with our communities.

2025 Exhibitions

Saodat Ismailova

brown mountains against a blue sky

8 Nov 2025 – 3 May 2026

Saodat Ismailova is a filmmaker and artist who came of age in the post-Soviet era Uzbekistan

2025 Exhibitions

For All At Last Return

a blue room depicting marine life

8 Nov 2025 – 3 May 2026

A new group exhibition initiated by Baltic will explore how human activities affect marine life.

Exhibition Spotlight Tour

Two visitors looking at artwork

Every Wed-Sun | 11:30, 13:30, 15:30

The perfect way to find out more about our exhibitions is to join a free, bitesize Spotlight Tour.

Quayside Tour

Crew talking to visitors and looking at ipad

Every Thu | 10:30

A relaxed tour of our Quayside and local history.

Every Wednesday

Wonder & Wander Tour

Every Wed | 10:30

Join Kitty the Kittiwake with your little one, for a Wonder & Wander around one of our current exhibitions.

Front Room Activity

Baltic Sewing Bees

Group of women smiling and holding up their sewing projects.

Every Thu | 11:00-13:00

Join us in Front Room for a session of all things sewing.

Creative Workshop

ArtMix Workshops

Young person crafting

Get close to art and join ArtMix, a free creative group open to all young people aged 13-19 years old.

Family Activity

Meet & Make

Young people and adult, crafting

Every Sun | 14:00-16:00

Take part in free artist-led workshops, inspired by our exhibitions and perfect for families with children aged 5-12.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Two adults looking down the staircase

Every Sun | 11:00

What’s happening behind the scenes at Baltic? Discover areas that are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive, behind the scenes tour of Baltic.

Creative Workshop

Foundation Press | Brief Opportunities

Two worksheets on top of each other. The top worksheet shows fashion design sketches.

First Fri of each month | 15:00

Monthly opportunities for all adults to get creative at Baltic!

Front Room Activity

Baltic Book Club

Every six weeks on Sun | 14:00

Come together every 6 weeks to discuss a work of fiction.

Front Room Activity

Creative Climate Club

Fourth Sat of each month | 14:00

A monthly meeting for people who care about nature and are interested in responding creatively to the world around us.

Front Room Activity

Language Cafe

Colourful drawings on table

First Sat of each month | 14:30

Language Cafe is a free, fun, friendly place to meet new people and informally practice English speaking and listening.

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