BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is a contemporary art gallery. It has a programme of free art exhibitions and activities that explore contemporary artistic practice. It has no permanent collection. Check their website to see what’s on. They also have a cinema, artist studios, Quay learning facility, Library, Archive, shop and a rooftop restaurant with stunning river views. They provide opportunities for artists in the local community by showcasing new work.

The BALTIC Cafe area offers pay as you feel hot drinks and snacks, a picnic area, free Wi Fi and phone charging points. It is a warm space where you can spend time for free. It is a Gallery of Sanctuary, which means it welcomes refugees and asylum seekers.