NewBridge Gallery is currently closed—you can still shop NewBridge Books.
We will reopen Friday 16 October, 5pm for the preview of Form and Display!
NewBridge members and neighbours* are invited to build a display structure for our next gallery exhibition, Form and Display, with the support of experienced technicians and NewBridge studio holders Joe Shaw, Eve Cromwell and Joseph Jivan-Pengelly.
Form and Display unfolds in two interconnected stages: first, the collective construction of a display structure; and second, the presentation of artworks created by NewBridge members and neighbours. There will be different ways to get involved: helping to make the display structure, exhibiting artwork, and taking part in curating the exhibition.
*This includes studio members, hot-deskers, associates, The Collective Studio and Create/Disrupt members; and anyone who takes part in our regular groups such as Shieldfield Youth Programme and Memory Cafe. Find out how to become a member here.
For this first stage, Build It, collaborators will work alongside experienced technicians and NewBridge staff to co-design and co-build the display structure, creating opportunities for practical skill-sharing, collective problem-solving and the joy of working together.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to, planning the build, drilling, cutting wood, painting surfaces, holding ladders, and deciding together where things need to go. There will be a range of tasks to get involved with, so you can take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you. No previous experience needed!
Build It will take place from 10am–4pm, on the following days:
Build It is a drop-in; no booking needed. You are welcome to join us for one or more days, and you don’t need to attend the whole time!
We are building this display structure to create space in the gallery to house as much artwork as possible. If you have any questions, get in touch with NewBridge Communities Producer Dan Goodman by email via dangoodman@thenewbridgeproject.com
After its construction, NewBridge members and neighbours will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis to install their work in, on, or around the display structure. This opportunity to exhibit as part of Form and Display will be available to those who helped build the structure as well as those who did not. The call out to exhibit artworks will be announced separately in the coming weeks.
Build It is open to all NewBridge members and neighbours: *this includes studio members, hot-deskers, associates, The Collective Studio and Create/Disrupt members, and anyone who takes part in our regular groups such as ShieldfieldYouth Programme (in partnership with Dwellbeing Shieldfield) and Memory Cafeé (collaboration with Forum Café).
It’s an opportunity to develop your building and woodworking skills in a relaxed, supportive and collaborative environment. No previous experience is needed.
For safety reasons, you must be aged 16 or over to take part.
All tools and PPE will be provided; we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dusty or marked.
Form and Display will have a preview on Friday 16 October and run from 17 October until 18 December during regular NewBridge opening times.
We are hosting two in-person drop-in open mornings on Tuesday 8 September, 10am–12pm, and in the co-workspace at The NewBridge Project to chat through any specific questions and support you to take part.
Please contact dangoodman@thenewbridgeproject.com if you have any questions or need support to take part in this event.
Our building has lifts to the gallery, accessible and gender-neutral toilets, baby changing and breastfeeding facilities and two accessible parking bays. You can watch a walkthrough of our building and learn more about accessibility here.
NewBridge has a Safer, Braver Spaces policy. Everyone here treats each other with respect and consideration. Transphobia, misogyny, racism or harassment of any kind is not welcome.
This event is part of Form and Display, a collaborative exhibition created by NewBridge members and neighbours who have built a display structure to exhibit their artwork in, on and around.
It is supported by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Saturday 19 September, Friday 25 September, Saturday 26 September 2026
10am–4pm
The NewBridge Project
Shieldfield Centre
4-8 Clarence Walk (off Stoddart Street)
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AL
The NewBridge Project is accessible. You can find out more here, or feel free to contact us prior to visiting if you require additional information regarding access and facilities.
The NewBridge Project is a charity, registered charity no. 1173849.
We are grateful to our funders, including Arts Council England, Newcastle City Council, Garfield Weston Foundation, Jerwood Foundation, Community Foundation North East, Newcastle University and the The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
We are proud to be a Gallery of Sanctuary.
