Come along to North Shields’ first Open Artist Studio weekend, Open Quay, where creativity is unlocked.

Artists, creative businesses, galleries and more will be opening up their studios and rooms for you to look ‘behind the curtain’ of creativity across North Shields. In this first for North Shields, wander around the multiple creative spaces in the town and experience life as seen from the Cultural Quarter.

WHAT IS HAPPENING?
North Shields will be turned into an Open Studio for the weekend. Artists will be on hand in their studios to talk about their work, some might run workshops and demonstrations or be selling their work. More detail on individual offering will be confirmed over the coming months

WHERE CAN YOU VISIT?
The following places have confirmed that they will be open during the weekend, with more joining right up until the weekend.

Bus Stop Gallery
Globe Gallery
Hastie Studios
Helix Arts
Light House Art Space
Live Well with Cancer
Molten
North Shields Library
Northumbria Basketry Group
One Three One
Sum Place,
The Glasshouse
The Yard

If you are an Artist, Creative Business or gallery space there is still time to be involved. Please email nsculturalquarter@northtyneside.gov.uk to register your interest