Open Quay is a weekend long celebration of artists and creatives who make a living working in North Shields, who are opening up their studio for you to look around.

Artists, creative businesses, galleries and more will be opening up their studios and rooms for visitors to look ‘behind the curtain’ of creativity across North Shields. In this first for North Shields, wander around the multiple creative spaces in the town and experience life as seen from the Cultural Quarter.

The following venues have confirmed that they will be open during the weekend:

Bus Stop Gallery
Globe Gallery
Hastie Studios
Helix Arts
Light House Art Space
Live Well with Cancer
Molten
North Shields Library
Northumbria Basketry Group
One Three One
Sum Place
The Glasshouse
The Yard

If you are an artist, creative business or gallery space there is still time to be involved. Please email nsculturalquarter@northtyneside.gov.uk to register your interest or for more information.