The Lock-Up’s innovatively curated program promotes current, experimental and diverse practices from local, national and international creatives.
ANGELICA MESITI // RELAY LEAGUE
12 AUG - 17 SEP
Angelica Mesiti will present her first solo exhibition in Newcastle, RELAY LEAGUE, a new project curated and developed by Artspace.
LOTTIE CONSALVO & JAMES DRINKWATER // RELICS IN ALTERS
8 DEC - 21 JAN 2018
This dynamic duo present their first major combined exhibition presenting works developed both individually and in collaboration.
TRANSMISSION // GROUP EXHIBITION
21 OCT - 3 DEC 2017
An exploration into ways contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are responding to the resurgence in traditional art practices.
THE SHAPE OF MEMORY // CRITICAL ANIMALS
29 SEP - 22 OCT 2017
An exhibition presented by Critical Animals as part of This is Not Art (TiNA)
WORD BENDER // CALL OUT
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE DATE - 25 AUGUST 2017 - WORD BENDER DATES - 23 & 24 SEPTEMBER 2017
We're calling out for Hunter-based practitioners to take part in WORD BENDER, a weekend of spoken word, poetry, language and creative collaboration
Visiting residents engage with the community, schools and tertiary institutions through lectures, in-conversation events, workshops, open studios and exhibition/performances.
Read MoreIn September 2014 The Lock-Up re-launched as a dedicated contemporary art space as a place for exchange, ideas, exploration, information and cultural endeavour.
Read MoreThe Lock-Up offers a dramatic setting for your next event in the heart of Newcastle’s heritage precinct.
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Easter 2017 - closed Easter Friday, open 11am - 4pm Easter Saturday, closed Easter Sunday and Monday. Drop in and say hello!
Located in one of Newcastle’s most significant heritage buildings, The Lock-Up is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts space and inner city hub for creative thinking and doing.
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