Past Exhibitions

Curated by SAW:

Mary and Joseph journey around Shieldfield

In Mexico there is a Christmas tradition (called Posada) that takes place through December, where figures of Mary and Joseph are passed around the community ‘travelling’ from home to home ...
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Painting for Fun Summer Exhibition 2022

1 July – 13 August 2022
Exhibition Open: Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm & Sat 1 – 4pm Preview: Friday 1 July, 6 – 8pm.
Please bring some ...
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Bee Lines

Bee Lines Through the City explored the importance and interconnectedness of bees to nature’s diverse ecosystems. Close to 75% of the world’s crops producing fruits and seeds for human consumption ...
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PAINTING FOR FUN 10th Birthday Exhibition

3 – 18 December 2021
Exhibition Open: Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm & Sat 1 – 4pm Preview: Friday 3 December 6 – 8pm.
Mince pies, hot spiced apple ...
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Shieldfield Harvest Festival 2021

Saturday 9 October, 12-2pm
SAW garden, 1 Clarence Street, Shieldfield, NE2 1YH You are invited to come and enjoy some food, live music, crafts and a time of thanksgiving. We ...
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Prospect Us

14 September – 25 November 2021
Prospect Us explored the social, emotional and political impact of commodification of land, rapid urban development and studentification in Newcastle. Through art, satirical games ...
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Supported by SAW:

Compassion: expressing suffering and strength

An exhibition of sculptures which express the suffering and strength of humankind, through the lens of the Easter story. The sculptures show the artist Lya Vollering’s interpretation of pivotal moments ...
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Take Over 2023

Take Over is SAW’s annual programme showcasing talented emerging artists, as part of our commitment to support and nurture up and coming talent. Join us for three exciting unique exhibitions ...
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Breaking Through To Freedom

Breaking Through To Freedom will take place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. It shows one person’s creative journey through domestic abuse to survival, freedom, healing ...
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Take Over 2022

Four exciting exhibitions Take Over the SAW gallery space; each artist inviting you to look at, experience and discuss their work. Part of SAW’s commitment to support talented emerging artists ...
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Zine Queens from Newcastle University

During 2020, Fine Art students from Newcastle University took part in a 5-month long ‘Strand’, learning about SAW’s work, the context of Shieldfield and our commitment to Socially Engaged Practice ...
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Take Over 2020

Four artists will Take Over the SAW gallery and stage four short exhibitions in order to explore new ways of exhibiting outside of the studio context. Exhibition Open: 11am – ...
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Externally Produced Exhibitions:

Participatory Design Conference 2022

Embracing Cosmologies: Situated Actions and Exhibition Wednesday 31st August – Friday 2nd September 2022 https://pdc2022.org/ 2022 is the 17th edition of the international Participatory Design Conference (PDC) and is taking ...
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Ensemble

Exhibition: Sat 23 – Sun 1 Dec Preview: Friday 22 Nov, 6-9pm This exhibition features work by 22 talented artists, coming together with a diverse and individual approach. The artists ...
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Still Human, Barely by Sam Anthony Mudd

Shieldfield Art Works presents ‘Still Human, Barely’ An Exposition of Pessimistic Creative Media from Sam Anthony Mudd 5th – 14th December 2019 | 11am – 4pm (Tuesdays – Saturdays) Tyneside ...
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hiddenrevealed

Exhibition by Sarah Ann Davies 19 January – 7 February 2019 Opening event: Sat 1 – 4pm Exhibition: Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm This forthcoming exhibition explores the conflicting ...
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Moments in Time

Fine Art Exhibition by members of  DianArt Drawing & Painting class which holds sessions every Wednesday evening at  The Holy Biscuit. The exhibition presents a wide variety of themes and ...
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