Shape Exhibition
Monday 23 – Saturday 28 February 2026
S Knox, The Seasons Change, mixed media on paper, 310x185cm
As part of the first Shape Youth Festival, Vane hosts a vibrant exhibition of work by young artists from across Gateshead featuring artwork from schools, community groups and students.
Exhibits will include artwork created by students from Thorp Academy as part of a Riverside Routes project taking inspiration from the historic Gibside estate, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. There will also be work by the Emerald Explorers Photoclub and textile work by pupils at St Alban’s Primary School. A selection of artwork from students based at Orbis Community and Gateshead College will also be on display.
Shining a spotlight on the wealth of creativity happening across the borough, Shape’s very first Youth Festival will showcase the artistic talent of our children and young people. The festival will feature a programme of new events, designed and delivered by young people including music, dance, textiles, photography and exhibitions as well as promoting existing opportunities taking place in Gateshead over February half term.
The festival is funded and supported by North East Combined Authority, North East Museums, Gateshead Cultural Education Partnership and Gateshead Council’s Arts Team.
Jessica Kinnersley, concertina book
Friday 27 February 2-4pm
Artist Workshop with Jessica Kinnersley
Join artist Jessica Kinnersley to explore creative ways of mapping your everyday adventures in a small concertina book. You're invited to add your thoughts and artwork to a larger collaborative visual map of the Tyne Derwent Way, celebrating the places we love and enjoy exploring along the riverside. Suitable for all ages. Free, just drop in!
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