From newcastlecitybreaks.com
Address Gateshead Quay
Tel 01914781810
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Entry is Free Mon-Sun 10am-6pm Thurs 10am-8pm
BALTIC, the major new international centre for contemporary art, opened on Saturday 13 July 2002. Situated on the South bank of the river Tyne in Gateshead, in the north of England, BALTIC lies right at the heart of the regeneration of Gateshead Quays.
Housed in a 1950's grain warehouse (part of the former Baltic Flour Mills), BALTIC is a site for the production, presentation and experience of contemporary art.
With no permanent collection, a programme that places a heavy emphasis on commissions, invitations to artists and the work of artists-in-residence, BALTIC is a new breed of public art space, an Art Factory. BALTIC presents a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events.
The original industrial brick building has been redesigned to accommodate 3000sqm of arts space (five galleries), artists' studios, cinema/lecture space, media lab, a library and archive for the study of contemporary art and a retail outlet. There are also three different food and drink spaces at BALTIC, including the Rooftop Restaurant with amazing views of Tyneside. A dynamic education and public programme at BALTIC works closely with the resident population as well as with national and international audiences.
Newcastle City Breaks Take: ideal for a Sunday morning. It is relaxing, interesting and a form of worship
