Arts

The exhibition invites designers to rethink the future amid technological, social and environmental transformation

Ad Feature Bangkok hosts design expo

Li remains committed to bringing the traditions of Chinese tempera to a global audience

Ad Feature Chinese tempera artist Li Xiaogang featured in Venice exhibition

The BRAVA awards are specifically looking for young painters

Ad Feature Fundación BRAVA launches call for emerging artists aged 19-30

Colour As Continuum was showcased at Nilaya Anthology until July 2026

Ad Feature Asian Paints showcases 'Colour As Continuum' collection

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

Beyond Van Gogh has landed in the North East

9 pictures as Beyond Van Gogh immersive experience hits North East

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

I found this incredible deal that will keep kids entertained during Easter half term (aff)

Easter half term made easy with this crafting kit for kids

Madama Butterfly is heading to Sunderland

Your final ever chance to see our production of Madama Butterfly

Ouseburn

Team behind Ouseburn festival announce update for 2026 event

A Haddaway & Write script readthrough.

We’ve launched our talent programme for our tour of short plays

Much like it's counterpart on the south of the Tyne, North Shields gets its name from the fishing tradition of the area. It is thought the name comes from the Anglo Saxon word Sheels, meaning shelter. It refers to the old fisherman's huts where it is thought the Quayside stands now.

North Shields among favourites to be named UK's first Town Of Culture

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it

The big artwork was unveiled to celebrate 90s favourite Müller Corner Original Rhubarb Crumble, which is making its way back to supermarket shelves.

Art Attack legend revives 'Big Art' style 18 years after the show

North Shields Fish Quay. Picture courtesy of North Tyneside Council.

Your reactions as North Shields announced Town of Culture plans

'Ambitious': Update on £5m fund for Newcastle writing centre

Places to meet santa are opening up across Tyneside

Newcastle grottos where children can meet Santa this December

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

Durham Lumiere 2025

I love these 11 stunning Lumiere Durham artworks

Host Henna Ahmed, Directors Mohammed Affsaruzzaman Parvez, Mushfique Chowdhury Rabby, Wahid Khan, Amad Ali, Jeff Brown

The full list of winners at the North East Bangladeshi awards

The store already has space to host in-store shows and events.

My record shop has set up a Community Interest company in the West End

American Candy, a new comedy-crime play is heading to the North East

Comedy-crime play from award winning producers set for North East show

Siblings Lara and Harrison Miller-Snee.

Siblings celebrate results day success

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Major arts and crafts retailer to close 9 more UK stores - full list

First ever Quayside Carnival to take place in Newcastle

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush

Newcastle City Council leader Karen Kilgour at the Forth Lane art project in Newcastle city centre.

Vibrant artwork vision to transform 'run down' corner of city centre

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

Nine Hobbycraft stores are set to close under plans being drawn up by Modella Capit

Hobbycraft sites saved as retailer announces closures and cuts

The newest art collection at The Baltic in Gateshead

Mural Artist opens Playful Pop up shop at the Baltic

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

I love the Art Deco features of this Newcastle home

Take a look around this Gosforth home, on the market for £1.8million.

Take a look inside this £1.8m ‘arts and crafts’ style family home

Chinese New Year in Newcastle

Chinese New Year: Council unveils plans for weekend of celebration

Chinese New Year celebrations are returning to Newcastle in 2025.

Chinese New Year in Newcastle: Plans announced for parade

Three Newcastle charities celebrate donations in Skipton's Community Giving Camp...

Claire Eason's giant light poppy.

Watch: Beautiful 300ft high poppy display set against Northern Lights

Esther and Cosmo at The Tute

Providing crucial access to the Arts for communities in North East England with ...
Award-winning playwright Alex Oates and renowned dance artist Esther Huss present Rude Health; an innovative new arts project unlike any other in the North East...

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

A new analysis has revealed which numbers are the luckiest on the National Lottery

'Exciting time' - North East Lottery winner reveals spending plans

Cate Watkinson, Mike Davis and Rita Griskonyte with the restored stained glass art work at Monkseaton Metro station.

Metro stained glass artwork restored by former student of artist

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

Jesmond Dene Banqueting Hall

Look inside the building named one of the most endangered in the UK

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

There's A Monster In Your Show by Tom Fletcher will perform at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Tyne Theatre and Opera House reveal exciting shows coming soon

Anna Longville

Meet the local artist who is ‘showcasing the beauty of the North East’

Modern day rockstar Sam Fender, from North Shields, remained in his hometown during his education, studying at Whitley Bay High School. At the school’s sixth form, he studied Theatre and English Language at A Level, and spent a lot of time in the music department.

North East mayor candidate wants more Sam Fenders amid pledge

Nick Kemp and Ste Dunn

Northern Pride set for revamp as the event becomes citywide

Geordie artwork has gone on display in the Downing Street corridor.

Loved Newcastle artworks go on display at 10 Downing Street

Peter Pan will be flying in to Tyne Theatre and Opera House from December 8 to January 7.

Pantomimes and festive shows to enjoy in the North East over Christmas

Dale Meeks

Tyneside actors to host special event in memory of Dale Meeks

The Live Theatre at the Broad Chare

Newcastle United themed play set to return to the stage

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