Exhibitions
Marissa Weatherhead
A Table by the Sea
New to The Biscuit Factory, Marissa Weatherhead creates colourful still life paintings with evident influences of Picasso and Matisse.
An MA Graduate from The Royal College of Art, Marissa has exhibited internationally and has a commissioned piece hanging in the Guildhall at London’s Barbican.
This exhibition presents a collection of still life paintings; tablescapes which often are laden with seafood, fruit and foliage, making reference to pleasurable moments of indulgence and occasion. Imagining celebrations or events from which a moment is magnified, is at the heart of Marissa’s practice.
Hilke MacIntyre
Layers of Colours
For the first time at The Biscuit Factory we bring together a solo show of ceramics, linocuts and paintings by artist Hilke MacIntrye.
Born in Germany, Hilke studied architecture at the College for Art & Design in Kiel, then worked across different architectural practices before moving to Scotland in 1995. Since then, Hilke has focused on printmaking, ceramics and painting. Her simplified figurative work, with bold shapes, strong colours and abstract pattern reflects varied influences including ‘primitive’ and folk art styles, early 20th Century European art and contemporary design.
Whichever medium Hilke works in, she builds layers of color and pattern searching for unpredictable and unexpected combinations.
Kirsty Adams
Ceramics Showcase
Kirsty Adams is an award-winning ceramicist, making wheel-thrown pieces for the home for over twenty years. She originally trained at Brighton Art College, and then on the potters’ wheel in Japan.
Kirsty recently designed a bespoke range for the National Trust's Artisan and Craft Collection. She is a selected member of Design-Nation UK and Society of Designer Craftsmen and has been selected by the Michelangelo Foundation as a Master Artisan for their prestigious and globally renowned Homo Faber Guide.
This showcase presents limited edition, one-off and upscaled pieces from three of her prestigious collections taking influence from Iceland, Japan and Northumberland.
Mushroom Sculpt
Threads in the Ground is a climate hope organisation. Their latest project is a collaboration with The Biscuit Factory and Forum Books, taking recycled cardboard and adding a mycelium spore to create a new product - one that has the potential to replace polystyrene or be kiln baked to become weatherproof.
Using this material they are creating a pop-up bookshop - designed by Architects at Heatherwick Studio - which launches at THE LATE SHOWS on the 17 May. This pop-up structure will become a venue for a month-long programme of talks and curated book selection.
Laura Pedley
Inspired by big skies and open spaces Laura paints beautiful abstract landscapes. This - her first large scale solo exhibition at the gallery - is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a broader selection of these ethereal works presented in her signature dreamlike soft pastel colour palette.
."Encountering beauty in wild, open spaces, where the vast sky stretches to the horizon, has given me sanctuary and peace in stormy seasons. In beautiful places I have found hope again."
Laura will open her exhibition as part of Late Shows pn 17 May with live painting in the gallery
REGISTER TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH LAURA'S COLLECTION
New Light Art Prize 2024
We last welcomed the New Light Prize Exhibition in 2021 (delayed from 2020) and are thrilled to once again exhibit over 100 works from the best of Northern talent. This year includes a Sculpture Prize, exclusive to The Biscuit Factory!
Events
Ouseburn Open Studios
Visit The Biscuit Factory this Open Studios weekend and meet a variety of artists, makers and designers in our eponymous studios. From jewellers to fine art to photography; discover a creative world nestled beneath the gallery!
Browse our collections of original art, craft and design from local and national makers. Stop by independent book shop ‘The Book Room’ by Forum Books, and grab something delicious from The Factory Kitchen with views over the Ouseburn while you plan your route through the valley!
RE:BOURN
We welcome RE:BOURN to our artisan space for a weekend of shopping pre-loved fashion.
RE:BOURN's rare pop up events see curated collections of rare vintage, pre-loved, and deadstock designer clothing and accessories.
Late Shows: ROOTED
An evening of connection, community and climate hope. Experience our life sized pop up bookshop made up of eco material found in fungus. Surrounded by her headline collection Finding Hope, watch Northern artist Laura Pedley live paint, enjoy portraiture photography exhibition North East Heroes selected by internationally bestselling local author LJ Ross, listen to folk duo Miggins Fiddle perform original arrangements of traditional tunes and songs from Northumberland and beyond and shop sustainably with RE:BOURN a special pre-owned clothing pop up in our brand new space The Garden Room. Gather and round your night off with locally sourced food and drink at The Factory Kitchen Supper Club
Design Festival North
Design Festival North offers a unique opportunity for Architecture and Design professionals to connect and interact with both familiar and fresh suppliers, in a laid-back setting. It’s like having their showroom come directly to you.
You’ll have the opportunity to speak to suppliers one-to-one about NEW products and technology, and how to go about integrating their products into your designs. Plus you can chat with fellow professionals in a relaxed social environment.
If you'd like to be kept up to date with new collection previews of these, or any other specific artists, please drop the gallery team a line at art@thebiscuitfactory.com
We'll keep you posted with the latest collections and send first looks to registered clients!
Permanent Features
Alongside our rotating displays of original art you can also enjoy on your visit:
The Book Room
Independent booksellers Forum Books bring the art of book-selling to Newcastle with a specially curated bookshop on the ground floor of the gallery.
Browse an eclectic and beautiful selection of some of their favourite books and hot-off-the-press new releases that you won't find anywhere else!
Dan Cimmermann Public Mural
Permanent Collections
Whatever your interest, you'll always find unique handcrafted pieces for all tastes.