NEWCASTLE CONTEMPORARY ART
Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is a vibrant, inclusive gallery located within the High Bridge Works building — a hub for creativity in the heart of Newcastle city centre. NCA champions creative experimentation and critical dialogue, connecting regional practices with national and international conversations. Through an evolving programme of exhibitions, commissions, and events, NCA supports artists and audiences to explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and engage with the social and cultural issues shaping our time.
Location:
NCA, High Bridge Works, 39 High Bridge, 4th floor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW (The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible).
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Listening to the Voices of the Rivers
30th October - 22nd November 2025
open: Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm
Preview: 29th October, 6 - 8 pm
An exhibition and community art program that explores the vital role rivers play in sustaining communities and ecosystems. Drawing on Amazonian Indigenous philosophies and practices, the exhibition connects to initiatives in the North East of England on healthy rivers and rainforest curricula, addressing ecological sustainability, Indigenous knowledge, and community participation
Harry Pinedo - Utopia in Our World (Utopia en nuestro mundo)
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Esther Salamon
Woodland Bird Woman
Saturday 4th October 2025, 12 - 5pm
Preview: Friday 26th September, 6 - 8pm
*Please note the change of date for the exhibition. It will only be open for one day and the preview event.
A posthumous exhibition by Esther Solaman made in collaboration with Robert Laycock and widower David Stephenson.
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Artism
Thursday 4th September 2025, 12 - 5pm
NCA is pleased to host the launch of Artism, an exhibition showcasing the creativity, expression, and unique perspectives of autistic and learning-disabled artists.
The exhibition will feature original artwork from a network of artists, shining a light on talent that is too often overlooked. It’s a celebration of identity, creativity, and inclusion, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Free to attend, all welcome.
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Delaine Le Bas
+Fabricating My Own Myth – Red Threads & Silver Needles
31st May - 2nd August, 2025
Preview: Friday 30th May, 6 - 8pm
Step into a world where myth, memory, and material collide. Le Bas continues her exploration of linguistics, mythology, and Gypsy Roma Traveller narratives through the tactile power of textiles, language, and storytelling. Unfolding as a monumental installation across both gallery spaces and beyond, which will transform the building into a living, breathing tapestry of interconnected stories.
Image: CT9 Studio
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Stepney Western
Harry Lawson
Saturday 15th March — Saturday 26th April, 2025
An exhibition that comprises a new film by Newcastle-based artist / filmmaker Harry Lawson and archival photography from Ouseburn Trust, AmberSide Collection and more.
