This year, NCAC’s 3rd annual Open Studios will be held on Saturday 11th September. All 29 studios housing over 40 artists will be open to the public for this one day from 12 – 4pm.
Open Studios is a little like a treasure hunt. Entering a space that is normally closed to the public – discovering the artists in the building you may walk or drive past every day and not know what is behind the closed doors is part of the thrill of visiting Open Studios. You will meet artists who are just beginning, or who have been practising their art for years. There is also the opportunity to buy something totally unique direct from the artist.
Our Open Studios display a wide range of visual arts – painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, crafts, jewellery, design, documentary making and recycled materials.There will also be free entertainment, children’s activities, raffles and food. As part of this annual event our onsite gallery, Newcastle Art Space (NAS), will be open presenting our annual Members and Tenants exhibition, including a wide range of works by our artists.
‘I attended the Open Studios last year and most impressed by the quality and variety of artistic works on display in the studios. Thank you for bringing some colour back into my life when I needed it.’
Helen Ogle
‘Like many people, I drive past this building every day. I had no idea that all this fabulous creativity was happening here. I’ll be back this year.’ Michelle Lane