Flagship projects will be in the limelight. The Sycamore Gap wood will be showcased and our leading Creative Health programme Better Connect will feature.
Saturday 26 September 2026
11am – 3pm
Helix Arts, North Shields, NE30 1NT
Get up close to the Sycamore Gap wood – a hands‑on moment with a landmark loved across the country and chat to the producer and architect making this possible with communities. Leave your story and memory too!
Drop in and try out printmaking – how can arts and creativity help wellbeing?
Try it out and take your own print away in our Better Connect workshop. Artist Emma Sheridan will show you how to mono print and create a unique piece of art to take home.
Plus much more including:
- Explore our archive, handle the objects and deep dive into our history across the decades
- Browse our exhibition outdoors and indoors celebrating some of our project work
- Chat with our producers to learn more about what’s coming up across all programmes, artists, communities, schools work and more.
- Come for a brew, enjoy our exhibition and even take time to soak up some laid back viewing of our films
