Exhibitions
Anthony Marshall - Headline Exhibition
Local, and much loved artist, Anthony Marshall returns to the Gallery this Autumn for a headline exhibtion of his sought-after original paintings.
In vivid colour palettes and with expressive strokes; Anthony captures our Cities and Coasts; from Newcastle to Northumberland you'll find iconic landmarks and landscapes immortalised on canvas in his signature style.
Deborah Grice - Headline Exhibition
This forthcoming Winter season we'll be welcoming landscape artist Deborah Grice to the gallery to headline our busiest season as part of our Christmas Programme
Bringing a collection of new original works; expect atmospheric landscapes in oil and charcoal, inspired by the philosophy and aesthetics of the nineteenth century romantics that serve to lure the viewer into a sense of familiarity, before gentle provoking with the addition of incongruous graphic forms.
Gingerbread Street
We are delighted to welcome Oasis Community Housing's exciting fundraising project: Gingerbread Street.
Visit this charming installation featuring a street of Gingerbread houses created by architects, designers, and local organisations. With free activity packs available for children, and Gingerbread-inspired treats in The Factory Kitchen all in aid of a great cause.
Events
Meet the Author: Ailish Henderson
Meet local textile artist, researcher and author Ailish Henderson as she marks the launch of her new book 'Narrative Textiles: Tell your story in mixed media and stitch'.
Ailish will be in the gallery meeting readers and signing her new book, which explores how to harness a variety of techniques and processes to create unique, deeply personal textile art pieces. You can also find out more about the special workshop she'll be running here at The Biscuit Factory on 2 November.
Booking is not required and entry is free.
Ouseburn Open Studios
The perfect Christmas Shopping weekend for finding original gifts, from local independent buisnesses. Come and shop from our latest ranges of art, jewellery and gifts, plus see a variety of artists 'Pop Up' in the gallery across the weekend.
Winter Social
Join us for our most popular open event of the year - The Winter Social!
Enjoy a complimentary drink whilst browsing from over 250 collections and embrace the festive spirit with live seasonal music and seasonal gifting options.
PLUS sample expertly selected wine by our Royal Warrant-holding merchants in The Factory Kitchen, then explore the rest of Ouseburn with stores and studios open late!
If you'd like to be kept up to date with new collection previews of these, or any other specific artists, please drop the gallery team a line at art@thebiscuitfactory.com
We'll keep you posted with the latest collections and send first looks to registered clients!
Permanent Features & Partnerships
Alongside our rotating displays of original art you can also enjoy:
The Book Room
Independent booksellers Forum Books bring the art of book-selling to Newcastle with a specially curated bookshop on the ground floor of the gallery.
Browse an eclectic and beautiful selection of some of their favourite books and hot-off-the-press new releases that you won't find anywhere else!
Permanent Collections
Alongside our showcase exhibtions, you can always find work from hundreds of independent artists across a variety of media, styles and price points.
Whatever your interest, you'll always find unique handcrafted pieces for all tastes.
Tyneside Cinema
Tyneside Cinema is a thriving arts hub and registered charity which aims to enrich people’s lives by thinking differently about and through film. Striving to provide a platform for marginalised members of our community, they're passionate about all aspects of film and its potential to nourish, connect, reward, celebrate and educate.
Dedicated to screening the best new releases from the UK and beyond, Tyneside Cinema are proud to be the home of great film in the North East and the region’s leading independent cinema.
St Oswald's Hospice
St Oswald’s Hospice is a charitable hospice rooted in the North East. The hospice provides outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions, and for their families too.
St Oswald’s is a place where people matter. A place that focuses both on living and dying well. It is a home-from-home, filled with honesty, camaraderie and hope that offers quality time for everyone.
.we'll be working to support this excellent local charity that provides an outstanding and unique facility here in the North East.