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February
2025

A painting of a hilly landscape at sunset. The sky is painted in shades of purple, pink, and light blue, with the sun over the horizon in yellow.

Picture of the month

Until 27 Dec

Join us for a talk from Friends of the Laing

A landscape painting featuring a castle on the left and small figures in the foreground.

Romance to Realities: The Northern Landscape and Shifting Identities

Until 26 Apr

A new exhibition exploring over 200 years of landscape painting in the North ofEngland and Scotland.…

Two watercolours of flowers, orchids on the left and freesias on the right

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Until 6 Dec

A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of local artist and curator NerysJohnson (1942-2001).…

A photograph of a young girl colouring. She wears a striped jumper and glasses.

Little Artists Plus+

24 Feb

Our new half-term event for children up to the age of 7.

Several collages made by children featuring graphic interpretations of the human form.

Art Club: 7-12 year olds

25 Feb

Join us for Art Club over February half term.

Several collages made by children featuring graphic interpretations of the human form.

Art Club: 7-12 year olds

26 Feb

Join us for Art Club over February half term.

Several collages made by children featuring graphic interpretations of the human form.

Art Club: 7-12 year olds

27 Feb

Join us for Art Club over February half term.

March
2025

boy painting onto canvas

Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds

1 Mar

An inclusive art class every month

A photograph of a dad helping his young daughter with her arts and crafts.

Little Artists

3 Mar

Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.

A photograph of a dad helping his young daughter with her arts and crafts.

Little Artists

10 Mar

Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.

A painting of dramatic mountains with small figures in the foreground.

National Lottery Open Week - 20% off admission to Romance to Realities

15 Mar - 22 Mar

For National Lottery Open Week, we're offering a 20% discount to our currentexhibition.…

A photograph of a dad helping his young daughter with her arts and crafts.

Little Artists

17 Mar

Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.

A photograph of a dad helping his young daughter with her arts and crafts.

Little Artists

24 Mar

Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.

A photograph of a three tiered afternoon tea.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

29 Mar

Treat a mum in your life to a delightful afternoon tea experience.

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Playspace

Permanent

Colouring in sheet

The Laing Art Gallery at home - colouring sheets

Permanent

Download and colour in some of our most popular paintings

A painting of Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne showing a horse and cart

Northern Spirit

Permanent

Celebrating artists, manufacturers and makers from North East England.

100 Years of Collecting

100 Years of Collecting

Permanent

A long-term display of paintings and objects from the Laing's collection, fromthe 15th century to the present day.…

"Photograph of Gallery entrance. Essence of Nature on a red wall with 2 paintings hanging on a wall in the distance

Exhibitions Unpacked: Essence of Nature

Permanent

An introduction to the exhibition by Sarah Richardson, Keeper of Art

‘Anzac’ Design Earthenware Tea Service, c.1932, by C.T. Maling & Sons Ltd.

The Pursuit of Beauty

Permanent

A new display highlighting key pieces from the decorative arts collections.

Chris Killip: The Last Ships

Permanent

Photography exhibition documenting the rise and fall of the shipbuilding tradein the North East of England in the 1970s…

Painting, oil on canvas, entitled 'The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah', by the artist John Martin

Tactile artworks and alternative interpretation

Permanent

The gallery has a number of tactile artworks and a painting which is brought tolife in a sound and light display.…

A photograph of three tiered afternoon tea with drinks

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Permanent

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning LaingArt Gallery.…

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New Bridge Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
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(0191) 2781611

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