BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
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BALTIC, the major international centre for contemporary art, opened on 13 July 2002. The landmark building is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, Gateshead, in the North of England. A £46m project has transformed the former Baltic Flour Mills, a disused 1950s grain warehouse, into a leading international contemporary arts venue - one of the biggest temporary art spaces in Europe.
Venue Type:
Gallery
Additional info
Our library and archive is available by appointment 10.00-17.00.
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
BALTIC presents a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events, with a strong emphasis on new commissions. It houses five galleries covering over 3000sqm, 2 artists studios, a cinema/lecture space and a library and archive. The building also has 2 different food and drink spaces including Six Restaurant with amazing views of the River Tyne and the BALTIC Cafe Bar.
Collection details
Fine Art
Key artists and exhibits
- BALTIC
- Contemporary Art
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Specialist publications on collections available
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
The Late Shows: Spring Season of Exhibitions
Catch BALTIC’s spring season of exhibitions - see the hypnotic video work of Elizabeth Price in her exhibition HERE and temporarily journey to the desert with Andrea Zittel’s Lay of My Land. There’s a chance to take a look back to BALTIC’s first ten years of exhibitions in BALTIC Lounge. If all the culture spotting means you need a refreshment pitstop, grab a drink and watch some video highlights of some of the 300 exhibitions presented since 2002. Add comments on your favourite exhibition or BALTIC moment to the noticeboard or tweet it including the hashtag #BALTICTEN. There’s also 15 minute Spotlight Tour of the Andrea Zittel exhibition with BALTIC Crew on Level 4 at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm and 10.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
7-11pm
Admission
Free
Andrea Zittel: Lay of My Land
Andrea Zittel is most closely associated with the remarkable utopian structures she calls ‘Wagon Stations’ which explore what humans need for survival in different ways. Zittel’s projects are deeply rooted in her own daily life and delve into architecture, painting, photography, design, textiles, needlework and cooking. For over two decades her experiments have included dressing in the same home-sewn uniform for months on end, exploring restrictions in living spaces by living on an artificial island and living without measured time.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
Website
Elizabeth Price: Here
Elizabeth Price creates immersive video installations incorporating digital moving image, text and music. They draw upon existing archives of film, photography and physical collections of art to invent new, apocalyptic narratives.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
Website
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Busy B's Shadow Puppets
As part of the GONG Festival, children can help to design and create their very own shadow puppets inspired by this fascinating Indonesian tradition. The GONG Festival, Gathering Of Northern Gamelans, is a celebration of Indonesian Gamelan music and Indonesian culture.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 5-6
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, level 2
Admission
Free
Website
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Busy B's Shadow Puppets
As part of the GONG Festival, children can help to design and create their very own shadow puppets inspired by this fascinating Indonesian tradition. The GONG Festival, Gathering Of Northern Gamelans, is a celebration of Indonesian Gamelan music and Indonesian culture.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 5-6
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, level 2
Admission
Free
Website
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Baltic Busy B's
Busy B’s are popular drop-in activities, inspired by BALTIC exhibitions, for young artists. Children can explore exciting, alternative and playful ways to learn more about contemporary art. Suitable for children under 13 with their families and no pre-booking required.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
2-4pm
Where
Quay, Level 2
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Family Tours
BALTIC Crew offer fun and engaging ways for children aged 13 and under and their families to enjoy and learn more about contemporary art.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-1pm
Where
Meet at the Information Point on Level 2.
Admission
Free
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday, Quay on Level 2 at BALTIC is turned into a magical area for under 5’s and their families to explore art, play with different materials, colours and shapes. This self-led activity is specially designed for children aged 0-5 years and operates on a drop-in basis, with no need to pre-book. Visitors to Toddler Time can collect a sticker from the Information Point on Level 2 and receive 10% discount in BALTIC Café Bar.
Suitable for
- 0-4
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
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