16 Stoddart Street

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1AN

Daily 10am - 5pm

What's On

The Biscuit Factory presents over 250 collections of work at any one time as well as larger scale solo shows, collaborative showcases and cultural events. Find out what's on and what's upcoming below.

Exhibitions

Deborah Grice
All Shall Be Well

23 November - 2 March

Returning once again as headline artist, Deborah presents a stunning collection of original paintings, drawings and prints.

These atmospheric landscapes in oil and charcoal, are inspired by the philosophy and aesthetics of the nineteenth century romantics, but are contemporaised with Deborah's eponymous geometric flashes of colour. The exhiibition also includes a display of Deborah's personal objects, each having some significance to her work and practice. Due to popularity there are brand new paintings added to the show for 2025.

Spring Headline Exhibition
Fiona Sturrock

From 7 March

Fiona Sturrock joins us at The Biscuit Factory in March for a headline exhibition.

Fiona’s paintings demonstrate her love of colour; the practice of mixing colour, and laying down patterns of light, shade and texture to produce bold representations of her subjects. Expect a vibrant collection of still life and wildlife paintings.

Find out more about this upcoming exhibition and register your interest on our blog:

Spring Preview

The Gallery
Friday 7 March | 6 - 8pm

Celebrate the new season with The Spring Preview at The Biscuit Factory. A free open evening where a brand new exhibition of original still life and wildlife paintings by artist Fiona Sturrock will be launched, alongside over 200 collections of original art, craft, jewellery and homewares.

In The Factory Kitchen a seasonal Supper Club will be served; booking is essential as their seasonal four course dining events are always popular!

Events

The Book Room :
Laura Steven

Friday 28 February | 7pm

Our Infinite Fates has taken the YA Romantasy world by storm since it was announced and we delighted that Laura Steven will be here to celebrate this amazing book on her home turf in the North East.

Laura will be talking about all things YA and writing and we can’t wait for you to join us.

The Book Room:
Hannah Kaner

Wednesday 19 March | 7pm

Sunday Times Bestseller and bound favourite Hannah Kaner returns to her childhood home of the North East as part of her tour to launch the final part of the Fallen Gods trilogy - Faithbreaker.

Join Hannah for an evening to mark the powerful conclusion to the Fallen Gods trilogy.

The Book Room:
An Evening with Matt Haig

Friday 21 March | 7pm

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Reasons to Stay Alive Matt Haig returns to the North East for a special evening of conversation.

Reflecting back on the past 10 years since the original publication as well as how this title has informed Matt’s fiction writing - this evening promises to delight all fans of this bestselling author.

Forum Books:
An Evening with Anna Hedworth

Tuesday 1 April | 7pm

Join us for an intimate exploration of restaurant life with Anna Hedworth, celebrated chef and author of Service, in conversation with NE chef and author Maunika Gowardhan.

Anna takes readers behind the scenes of her restaurants - Cook House & Long Friday - offering a glimpse into the daily rhythms of prep, mealtimes, and the controlled chaos of service.

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

The Biscuit Factory
Free admission

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

The Biscuit Factory
Free admission

Alongside our showcase exhibtions, you can always find work from hundreds of independent artists across a variety of media, styles and price points.

Including one of the largest exhibitions of handmade jewellery, extensive collections of applied art from ceramics to glass, textiles and woodwork, and 2D collections encompassing painting and print-work.

Whatever your interest, you'll always find unique handcrafted pieces for all tastes.
 

Tyneside Cinema

Cultural Partnership with
Independent 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

Charitable
Partnership

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.