Past Exhibitions // Events // Artist Residencies
Honi Ryan
HONI RYAN // ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
13 AUG - 20 SEPT 2019
Artist Honi Ryan is undertaking a residency at The Lock-Up in partnership with the School of Creative Industries, University of Newcastle.
HONI RYAN //
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
EXPLORATIONS OF THE INFINITE: DISCUSSIONS, POETRY & PERFORMANCE
EXPLORATIONS OF THE INFINITE: DISCUSSIONS, POETRY & PERFORMANCE // Emma Fielden
2PM-3.30PM SATURDAY 14 SEPT 2019 -
Join us for an afternoon of discussions, poetry reading and performance at The Lock-Up in celebration of Emma Fielden's solo exhibition AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE
EXPLORATIONS OF THE INFINITE: DISCUSSIONS, POETRY & PERFORMANCE //
Emma Fielden
THE BENDER
THE BENDER IS BACK AND OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!! //
DEADLINE 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 -
Calling all visual artists, musicians, performers, DJ’s, photographers, fashion designers, poets, filmmakers, architects, animators, video & sounds artists; you name it, we want it!
THE BENDER IS BACK AND OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!! //
Emma Fielden
EMMA FIELDEN // ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
29 JUL - 11 AUG 2019
Multidisciplinary artist Emma Fielden will take up residency at The Lock-Up to install her site specific solo exhibition AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE.
EMMA FIELDEN //
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
An Immeasurable Distance
AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE // EMMA FIELDEN
10 AUG - 6 OCT 2019
AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE is a solo exhibition by artist Emma Fielden which explores the nature of infinity, the universe and our human place in it.
AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE //
EMMA FIELDEN
CREATE NSW
Create NSW // Arts and Cultural Funding Program Information Session
5.30PM - 7.30PM WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2019
Create NSW will present an information session at The Lock-Up on their Arts and Cultural Funding Program.
Create NSW //
Arts and Cultural Funding Program Information Session
I LOVE YOU MELISSA
I LOVE YOU MELISSA //
1 JUN - 28 JUL 2019
Using the words found graffitied on a cell wall in The Lock-Up as muse, I LOVE YOU MELISSA explores the complexities of love through the work of five contemporary artists.
I LOVE YOU MELISSA //
THE BODY & IDENTITY FORUM
THE BODY & IDENTITY FORUM //
1PM – 4.30PM SATURDAY 25 MAY 2019 -
Join us on the closing weekend of the exhibition KNOWN | UNKNOWN as artists from a range of disciplines, cultural knowledge holders and academics discuss performance practice, language, culture and the politicised body.
THE BODY & IDENTITY FORUM //
HEART OPEN
HEART OPEN // INNOVATION INTERCHANGE
6-9PM FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 -
Heart Open: Innovation Interchange straddles the crossroads of business, creativity and artistic expression.
HEART OPEN //
INNOVATION INTERCHANGE
DAVID JONES
DAVID JONES // ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
6 - 8 MAY 2019 -
Internationally acclaimed musician David Jones takes residence at The Lock-Up, delivering a special gig alongside some of Newcastle's finest musicians.
DAVID JONES //
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
DAVID JONES
DRUMS & BEYOND // DAVID JONES
7PM TUESDAY 7 MAY 2019 -
The Conservatorium of Music in partnership with The Lock Up present a special gig which features David Jones performing alongside some of Newcastle's finest musicians.
DRUMS & BEYOND //
DAVID JONES
HUNTER INNOVATION LAUNCH PARTY
HUNTER INNOVATION LAUNCH PARTY //
6PM MONDAY 6 MAY 2019 -
This event kick-starts the Hunter Innovation Festival, presented by Idea Bombing...
HUNTER INNOVATION LAUNCH PARTY //
Emma Maye Gibson
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE // EMMA MAYE GIBSON AKA BETTY GRUMBLE
28 APR - 5 MAR 2019
Emma Maye Gibson and her totem critter Betty Grumble take residence at The Lock-Up to generate new material for both stage and screen.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE //
EMMA MAYE GIBSON AKA BETTY GRUMBLE
BETTY GRUMBLE
BETTY GRUMBLE // LOVE & ANGER
7.30PM FRIDAY 3 MAY 2019 - (8PM START)
Betty Grumble is returning to Newcastle to perform LOVE & ANGER...
BETTY GRUMBLE //
LOVE & ANGER
KNOWN | UNKNOWN
KNOWN | UNKNOWN //
6 APR - 26 MAY 2019
Featuring artists who work with their own bodies to explore notions of personal, cultural and social identity.
KNOWN | UNKNOWN //
Dr. Rakini Devi
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE // DR. RAKINI DEVI
2 - 7 APR 2019
As Artist in Residence at The Lock-Up, Dr. Rakini Devi will engage directly with The Lock-Up spaces for the installation 'Urban Kali' which features in the group exhibition KNOWN | UNKNOWN.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE //
DR. RAKINI DEVI
IDENTITY AND THE BODY
IDENTITY AND THE BODY PANEL DISCUSSION //
1.30PM - 2.30PM SATURDAY 6 APR 2019 -
In partnership with the Newcastle Writers Festival
IDENTITY AND THE BODY PANEL DISCUSSION //
COLLECT
THE LOCK-UP // COLLECT
21 MAR - 30 MAR 2019
Featuring an incredible line up of 50+ artists, THE LOCK-UP COLLECT is your chance to see and invest in work by some of the best artists in the Hunter.
THE LOCK-UP //
COLLECT
MAYHEM & MADNESS FUNDRAISER
MAYHEM & MADNESS FUNDRAISER //
7PM SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 -
Join us for the party of the year as The Lock-Up transforms for one night only into a funked-up extravaganza of music, partying and groove.
MAYHEM & MADNESS FUNDRAISER //
JOHNNY BAKERLITE - THINKING OUT LOUD
JOHNNY BAKERLITE // THINKING OUT LOUD
4:30PM SATURDAY 23 MARCH & 4:30PM SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2019 -
The Lock-Up and the Newcastle Fringe Festival present Johnny Bakerlite...
JOHNNY BAKERLITE //
THINKING OUT LOUD
LIVE OR CRY TRYING
TIPH HARRIS // LIVE OR CRY TRYING
6PM FRIDAY 22 MARCH; 6PM SATURDAY 23 MARCH; 6PM SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2019 -
Join Tiph Harris for her debut spoken word show, LIVE OR CRY TRYING... presented by The Lock-Up and the Newcastle Fringe Festival.
TIPH HARRIS //
LIVE OR CRY TRYING
THE PLASTIC BEACH
THE PLASTIC BEACH // LA PARTIDA THEATRE GROUP
7:30PM THURSDAY 21 MARCH; 7:30PM FRIDAY 22 MARCH; 7:30PM SATURDAY 23 MARCH & 7:30PM SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2019 -
The Lock-Up and the Newcastle Fringe Festival present La Partida Theatre Group's THE PLASTIC BEACH...
THE PLASTIC BEACH //
LA PARTIDA THEATRE GROUP
INTERNAL PRESSURE
INTERNAL PRESSURE // BRADDON SNAPE
1 FEB - 17 MAR 2019
A major site specific solo exhibition by established Newcastle based artist Braddon Snape and the culmination of Snape’s PhD research over the past four years.
INTERNAL PRESSURE //
BRADDON SNAPE
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE // GREG FULLER
8 - 22 FEB 2019
Internationally recognised printmaker Greg Fuller will utilise his time in residency at The Lock-Up installing the group exhibition COMMON GROUND PACIFIC, taking place at both the University Gallery and Curve Gallery.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE //
GREG FULLER
IN CONVERSATION
IN CONVERSATION // BRADDON SNAPE WITH DR FAYE NEILSON
5.30 - 7PM - WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2019
Join Dr Faye Neilson as she chats with artist Braddon Snape about his solo exhibition INTERNAL PRESSURE.
IN CONVERSATION //
BRADDON SNAPE WITH DR FAYE NEILSON
ARGO PACIFICO
ARGO PACIFICO // JEN DENZIN & OLIVER HARLAN
8 DEC - 27 JAN 2019
Welcome aboard ARGO PACIFICO...
ARGO PACIFICO //
JEN DENZIN & OLIVER HARLAN
KIds Club
ARGO PACIFICO // KIDS CLUB
DEC 2018 - JAN 2019
While the adults enjoy the extreme indulgences that the ARGO PACIFICO cruise has to offer, kids can be shipped off to the ARGO PACIFICO KIDS CLUB for non-stop summer entertainment...
ARGO PACIFICO //
KIDS CLUB
THE SEA: LUKE CORNISH
THE SEA // LUKE CORNISH
27 OCT - 2 DEC 2018
Award winning artist Luke Cornish (E.L.K) presents a solo exhibition of works informed by three trips made to war torn Syria during 2016 – 2017.
THE SEA //
LUKE CORNISH
Air Luke Cornish
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE // LUKE CORNISH
22 OCT - 5 NOV 2018
As Artist in Residence at The Lock-Up, Luke Cornish (ELK) will engage directly with The Lock-Up spaces for the installation of his solo exhibition THE SEA, an exhibition that documents the destruction of war-torn Syria, and the everyday lives of people caught in the middle.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE //
LUKE CORNISH
THE BENDER
THE BENDER //
7PM 20 OCT 2018 -
A celebration of collaboration, this is the time for experimentation, exploration & debauchery.
THE BENDER //
Program
The Lock-Up’s innovatively curated program promotes current, experimental and diverse practices from local, national and international creatives.
The Lock-Up spaces, including a purpose built gallery and artist in residence apartment and the visually remarkable heritage listed cell block and former exercise yard are brought to life with a program that includes contemporary art exhibitions, events, site specific installation and performances, artist residencies, creative talks workshops and a variety of activities designed to engage the public and promote the sharing of ideas and creative vision.