NEWCASTLE CONTEMPORARY ART

Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is a vibrant, inclusive gallery located within the High Bridge Works building — a hub for creativity in the heart of Newcastle city centre. NCA champions creative experimentation and critical dialogue, connecting regional practices with national and international conversations. Through an evolving programme of exhibitions, commissions, and events, NCA supports artists and audiences to explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and engage with the social and cultural issues shaping our time.

Location:

NCA, High Bridge Works, 39 High Bridge, 4th floor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW (The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible).

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Delaine Le Bas

+Fabricating My Own Myth – Red Threads & Silver Needles

31st May - 2nd August, 2025

Preview: Friday 30th May, 6 - 8pm

Step into a world where myth, memory, and material collide. Le Bas continues her exploration of linguistics, mythology, and Gypsy Roma Traveller narratives through the tactile power of textiles, language, and storytelling. Unfolding as a monumental installation across both gallery spaces and beyond, which will transform the building into a living, breathing tapestry of interconnected stories.

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Image: CT9 Studio

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Stepney Western

Harry Lawson

Saturday 15th March — Saturday 26th April, 2025

An exhibition that comprises a new film by Newcastle-based artist / filmmaker Harry Lawson and archival photography from Ouseburn Trust, AmberSide Collection and more. 

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PerHaps Now

Artists in Residence

During January and February, performance troupe PerHaps Now were artists in residence at NCA. Known for their innovative use of unconventional props, intense physicality, absurd humour, and clever wordplay, this dynamic performance troupe creates visually arresting and thought-provoking work.

As part of their residency, the troupe presented two public performances:

  • flick, flick, flick, sliiide, pick-up pick-up - Tuesday 28th January, 7pm

  • performance; CLEAN UP, enhanced suction - Friday 14th February, 7pm

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