What's On

May
2025

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

Little Artists

9 May

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

The Late Shows

17 May

Join us for an exclusive tour of With These Hands as well as crafting in theGallery.…

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

Art Club: 7-12 year olds

27 May

Join us for Art Club in school holidays

An oil painting of four men mending sails.

With These Hands

17 May - 27 Sep

This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, andprints.…

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).…

An oil painting of a large ship and smaller ships on the turbulent sea. A pier and a lighthouse are in the background.

Picture of the month

Until 27 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

June
2025

Little Artists

2 Jun

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

Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds

7 Jun

An inclusive art class every month

A man in a black button down shirt holding a violin

Northern Chords Festival: Bach and Schubert

28 Jun

Join us to hear Bach and Schubert pieces played by internationally renownedmusicians.…

With These Hands

17 May - 27 Sep

This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, andprints.…

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Until 6 Dec

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

Picture of the month

Until 27 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

July
2025

With These Hands

17 May - 27 Sep

This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, andprints.…

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Until 6 Dec

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

Picture of the month

Until 27 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

August
2025

With These Hands

17 May - 27 Sep

This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, andprints.…

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Until 6 Dec

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

Picture of the month

Until 27 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

Always on show

Playspace

Permanent

Our free circus-themed Playspace is especially for our youngest visitors, wherethey can play and explore our den.…

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.…

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.…

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…

‘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.

"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

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.…

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.

The Laing Art Gallery at home - colouring sheets

Permanent

Download and colour in some of our most popular paintings

Bowl Making Workshop - SOLD OUT

11 Feb

Pottery class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Cup and Saucer Making Workshop

22 Apr

Pottery Class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Ceramic Button and Jar Making workshop

27 May

Pottery class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Cup and Saucer Making Workshop

8 Jul

Pottery Class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Coffee maker workshop - CANCELLED

9 Sep

Pottery class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Christmas Decoration and Tea Light Holder Workshop

11 Nov

Pottery class with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Hip flask making workshop

20 Jan

Pottery classes with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Members only - priority booking for new pottery classes

Until 8 Mar

Get a first-look at the new classes from Muddy Fingers Pottery

Making Christmas Decorations

24 Nov

With Muddy Fingers Pottery

Jug Making (sold out)

23 Feb

With Muddy Fingers Pottery

Bird feeder making

22 Jun

With Muddy Fingers Pottery

Vase making

5 Oct

with Muddy Fingers Pottery

Jug making workshop

14 Mar

with Muddy Fingers Pottery

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May2025

Little Artists

The Late Shows

Art Club: 7-12 year olds

With These Hands

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Picture of the month

June2025

Little Artists

Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds

Northern Chords Festival: Bach and Schubert

With These Hands

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Picture of the month

July2025

With These Hands

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Picture of the month

August2025

With These Hands

Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice

Picture of the month

Always on show

Playspace

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Tactile artworks and alternative interpretation

Chris Killip: The Last Ships

The Pursuit of Beauty

Exhibitions Unpacked: Essence of Nature

100 Years of Collecting

Northern Spirit

The Laing Art Gallery at home - colouring sheets

Bowl Making Workshop - SOLD OUT

Cup and Saucer Making Workshop

Ceramic Button and Jar Making workshop

Cup and Saucer Making Workshop

Coffee maker workshop - CANCELLED

Christmas Decoration and Tea Light Holder Workshop

Hip flask making workshop

Members only - priority booking for new pottery classes

Making Christmas Decorations

Jug Making (sold out)

Bird feeder making

Vase making

Jug making workshop

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