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