Art Venues
Laing Art Gallery
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm. Free The Laing is the major public art venue in Newcastle. There’s a comprehensive permanent collection, including some impressive Pre-Raephelite works, as well as pieces by John Martin and Henry Moore. There’s also a continuing programme of temporary exhibitions. Thankfully the Laing isn’t afraid to embrace new ventures and happily includes the work of artists who explore new avenues in art as well as showcasing work by Britain’s hip young art warriors.