Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world – presenting a dynamic, diverse and international programme of contemporary visual art.

BALTIC

BALTIC the Centre for Contemporary Art is a major centre for international contemporary art. BALTIC has a premier site on the south bank of the River Tyne and lies at the heart of the Gateshead Quays regeneration area. This £46m project has transformed the former Baltic Flour Mills, a disused 1950's grain warehouse, into one of the biggest and best contemporary art spaces in Europe.

BALTIC has no permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and activities that give a unique and compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice. The BALTIC programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and projects created by artists working within the local community.

BALTIC is a place where visitors can experience innovative and provocative new art, relax, have fun, learn and discover fresh ideas.

BALTIC receives funding from The National Lottery through Arts Council England, Gateshead Council, Northern Rock Foundation and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and One NorthEast.

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Last updated: 03 July 2008