Newcastle Art Space
Highlights
- Showcases diverse works by emerging and established local artists
- Features over 20 studios in a vibrant creative hub setting
- Easily accessible location with parking and near Hamilton Station
Overview
Newcastle Art Space is the leading venue for emerging artists in the Hunter Region.
They have a changing exhibition program featuring established and emerging artists across a range of fields, painting, ceramic, installation, sculpture and more. The art space includes an accessible gallery space and more than 20 artist studios.
They are located in O Block on the southern side of the Newcastle TAFE Campus. In the same building is their arts neighbour The Clay Room Tighes Hill.
They are a creative hub, which includes opportunities for artists such as arts mentorship, residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and prizes.
There is on-site parking or we are not far from Hamilton Station.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)