Discover art from Newcastle and beyond at these local galleries

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are home to a swathe of art galleries, dotted across the inner city and out into the suburbs. Unless you’re embedded in the local creative community, we reckon there’s plenty of local galleries that you haven’t visited yet.

Newcastle

We start the (long) list with all the art galleries situated in Newcastle, to help you start planning your next arty day out.

Adamstown

Newcastle Printmakers Workshop
Newcastle Printmakers Workshop is the home for printmakers (working in etching, relief, screenprinting, and lithography) in Newcastle, offering memberships to everyone from practising artists to beginners. The workshop frequently puts on exhibitions of its members’ works – stop by to have a sticky beak. 
Where: 27 Popran Rd, Adamstown

Wabi Sabi Gallery
Opposite Adamstown Bowling Club, Wabi Sabi opened in June 2022 on the corner of Glebe Rd and Belmore St. Exhibition dates are announced throughout the year, with the latest exhibition Indigenous Works of Art showing on Saturday 2, and Sunday 3 May 2026.
Where: 501 Glebe Rd, Adamstown

Worimi Framing
Located opposite the Adamstown Lions Markets, Woromi Framing Studio and Showroom is host to solo exhibitions of original artists. The current exhibition is Ode To Friends by local artist Sue Atkinson.
Where: 591 Glebe Rd, Adamstown

Broadmeadow

Straitjacket Art Space
Run by artists Dino Consalvo and Ahn Wells, Straitjacket Art Space was opened in 2022 after years of dreaming and planning. Showing group, solo, and represented artist exhibitions, Straitjacket is a place where artists can shake off restrictions and let their creativity speak for itself.
Where: 222 Denison St, Broadmeadow

Callaghan

The University Gallery
Located at University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus, the University Gallery exhibits a wide range of artistic production from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, international exchanges, touring and collective shows, and solo artists.
Where: The University Gallery & Senta Taft Hendry Museum, University of Newcastle, University Dr, Callaghan

Cooks Hill

Back To Back Galleries
Back to Back Galleries is focused on showcasing clay work, with one space dedicated to exhibiting and another smaller space where members of Newcastle Studio Potters Inc. sell their pottery – both sculptural and functional.
57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill Galleries
Not only can you discover art in four main exhibition spaces and two main galleries at Cooks Hill Galleries, but you can also get advice on buying and selling art, as well as have works appraised and valued thanks to the expertise of its director, Mark Widdup.
Where: 65 Bull St, Cooks Hill

Newcastle Art Gallery
It may seem like it’s been a long time coming but this February 2026, Newcastle Art Gallery once again opened the doors, marking a full-circle moment for one of the city’s most loved cultural institutions.
More than doubling its original space and in keeping with the well-known brutalist architecture that we’ve come to know and love on the corner of Laman and Darby Streets, the expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery provides a fitting home for its incredible $145 million collection.
Headlining the reopening is Iconic, Loved, Unexpected, a major exhibition spanning two levels of Newcastle Art Gallery, showcasing the depth and diversity of the Gallery’s collection. Featuring more than 500 works from the early nineteenth century to today, it brings together internationally recognised icons and well-known local pieces with rarely seen gems, some never shown publicly before.
Where: 1 Laman St, Cooks Hill

Georgetown

Aaron Framed It Art Gallery
Long time supporters of Newcastle’s thriving art scene, Aaron Framed It opened its long-awaited gallery in 2022. It's an art space dedicated solely to Newcastle and the Hunter’s artists, and aims to continue to promote the enormous talent that our community continues to foster.
Where: 6 Christo Rd, Georgetown

Hamilton North

The Creator Incubator
A creative hub that’s home to 38 resident artists, designers, and makers. Tucked into the industrial area in Hamilton North, expect art ranging from sculpture and painting to fashion design and photography. You can peruse a whole range of artists at work, or stop by when there's an exhibition on.
Where: 15A/50 Clyde St, Hamilton North

Playstate on Fern
A fairly recent addition to the arts hub that is Islington, Playstate on Fern is a new-age contemporary gallery that hosts exhibitions, workshops, life drawing classes, markets, and more. Are you an artist? Ask the team about their studio spaces.
Where: 68 Fern St, Islington 

The Showroom | The Owens Collective
The Owens Collective is a unique hub in Islington, housing short term accommodation, commercial spaces, and events space, The Show Room. The Show Room puts on all sorts of events (even weddings under the Mrs Owens Chapel banner) as well as art exhibitions – keep an eye on The Owens Collective’s socials to stay up to date.
Where: Shop B/101 Maitland Rd, Islington

Newcastle Art Space
For more than 40 years, Newcastle Art Space has been a vital part of Newcastle’s incredible arts community. Not only does Newcastle Art Space host exhibitions, but it also offers artist studios and art prizes, as well as mentoring and internship programs.
Where: 91 Chinchen St, Islington

Mayfield

Soap Factory Newcastle
A collective arts studio bringing design, creativity, and excellence in making to Newcastle. For the first time, the Soap Factory is opening its doors: everyone is welcome to visit the Soap Factory Arts Studios for an open studio and design market, to buy direct from the artists. Opening Friday, December 5 from 5.30pm-8.00pm, and Saturday December 6, 9.00am - 12.00pm, come along on the Friday evening for a wine or Saturday morning for a coffee. If you miss it, keep an eye out for the next open day.
Where: 1/1 George St, Mayfield East

Merewether

John Earle Studio Gallery
Local Newcastle artist John Earle has his own gallery and studio space in Merewether, where you can pop in to check out his recent works as well as works in progress. His landscape pieces are absolutely worth a look in person.
Where: 126 Glebe Rd, Merewether

Newcastle

Alejandro’s
Local artist Alejandro Lauren, aka Wayde Clarke, has opened Newcastle’s newest creative collective space celebrating art, community, and self expression. Open from Wednesdays to Saturdays (Sundays by appointment), you can also book in for a range of workshops.
Where: 291 Hunter St, Newcastle

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Not an art gallery as such, one of Newcastle’s heritage-listed brutalist buildings is now home to luxury hotel, Crystalbrook Kingsley. The hotel houses 12 pieces exhibited from the ceramics school at TAFE NSW, celebrating a local collaboration between the school and the hotel. The pieces showcase the works of upcoming ceramics artists, and the exhibition spreads across the ground floor lobby bar Ms Mary, and rooftop restaurant Roundhouse. The exhibition is changed out twice annually.  
Where: 282 King St, Newcastle

CStudios Art Gallery
This Hunter Street gallery is small but mighty, hosting plenty of exhibitions throughout the year as well as offering workshops, classes, space hire, and a professional practice coach. Chances are you’ll find a new piece to add to your collection next time you visit!
Where: 518 Hunter St, Newcastle

Gallery Qube
Located at The Station in the CBD, Gallery Qube specialises in landscapes, abstracts, and conceptual art. It’s a great spot to stop by when you’re perusing The Station’s stores or regular markets.
Where: The Station, Hunter St, Newcastle

The Lock-Up
Taking up residence in an 1800s police station, The Lock-Up is a contemporary art space that’s become an integral part of the local artistic scene thanks to its exhibitions that explore current social issues. It’s probably the most unique gallery in Newcastle by virtue of its history, and makes for a fascinating visit in the CBD.
Where: 90 Hunter St, Newcastle

Make Space
Make Space is an artist-run collective that brings together makers from Newcastle and surrounding areas in a retail store/ events and workshop space at The Station. Admire everything from ceramics and photography to fashion and jewellery when you step inside.
Where: The Station, Hunter St, Newcastle



Shannon Hartigan
International award-winning landscape photographer Shannon Hartigan has his very own gallery in the Hunter Street Mall, showcasing large framed prints, canvas works, and a range of gift size Newcastle prints.
Where: 91 Hunter St, Newcastle

Timeless Textiles
Located right next to The Lock-Up, Timeless Textiles is a space for fibre and textile art, boasting exhibitions, workshops, and a gallery shop. Timeless Textiles is the place to visit when you’re keen on discovering art that’s a little out of the ordinary.
Where: 90 Hunter St, Newcastle

Watt Space Gallery
Watt Space Gallery is the University of Newcastle’s student art gallery. The longest running student gallery in the country, Watt Space Gallery has been an incubator for Australian artists, as well as curators, critics, and teachers that have been mentored and supported at the gallery.
Where: 20 Auckland St, Newcastle

Wester Gallery
Founded in 2022 by local artist Justin Lees, Wester Gallery is a multidisciplinary gallery space in Newcastle. The gallery attracts artists from across the country, showcasing exhibitions that might not normally be seen in Newcastle.
Where: 39 Bolton St, Newcastle

Newcastle East

Lighthouse Arts
An outlet for art of all kinds, not just visual. Artists can come together here to create art as part of a residency, while visitors can head in for exhibitions, events, and to shop the Art Store. Make sure you stop in next time you’re going for a walk at Nobbys on a weekend.
Where: Nobbys Lighthouse, Newcastle East

Newcastle West

LEDA Gallery
This little gem of a gallery tucked away off Hunter Street opened in 2022, and has been making its mark on Newcastle’s art scene ever since. The gallery hosts exhibitions, events, life drawing classes, and in 2024, is presenting the first ever LEDA Art Prize.
Where: 2/850 Hunter St, Newcastle West

The Junction

Mitch Revs Gallery
Prolific local artist Mitch Revs describes the opening of his eponymous art gallery as a happy accident, and we reckon the community is certainly happy about its presence on Union Street. The art inside is a guaranteed mood booster – head in to shop local and international art, merchandise, and organise custom printing and framing.
Where: 203 Union St, The Junction

Tighes Hill

SMAC Studio
SMAC Studio transforms an original warehouse into a minimalist, light-filled space that functions as an artists’ studio and exhibition space. Currently, well-known local artists like Lucy Mim and Brittany Ferns have their studios at SMAC – make sure you stop by next time there’s an exhibition showing.
Where: 73A Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill

Wickham

Pseudonym Gallery
Located in Wickham’s former The All Story space on Robert Street, Pseudonym Gallery is the brainchild of New Zealand born Kere M Baker, a former interior designer with a passion for providing artists with the freedom to create without the constraints of identity.
Where: 7 Robert St, Wickham

Lake Macquarie

Whilst it may be a little shorter, Lake Macquarie is still home to some of the region's most beautiful, and unique art galleries. Spend a day getting familiar with them, and spread the word.   

Booragul

Museum of Art and Culture yapang
Located on five hectares of leafy grounds on the shore of Lake Macquarie, the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) yapang offers art exhibitions, a cafe, retail shop, and a sculpture park. Make sure you leave plenty of time to wander the grounds and take in views of the lake.
Where: 1A First St, Booragul

Speers Point

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima)
Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) is a cutting-edge venue right on the shores of Speers Point, offering a high-tech creative canvas for contemporary art. Open Friday to Sunday with extended hours in school holidays, MAP mima is perfect for a dose of culture.
Where: 96 Creek Reserve Rd, Speers Point

Teralba

Flying Spanners Gallery and Cafe
The quirky Flying Spanners Gallery was opened in 2010 by Sydney artist, Rebecca Murray. After meeting her husband Grahame Wilson, also an artist, they have together continued to pursue their artistic interests; Rebecca painting and drawing, Grahame sculpting and performance art. In 2014 they decided to add a coffee shop to the gallery so that people might sit a while and enjoy their artistic endeavours.
Where: 7 Anzac Pde, Teralba

Wangi Wangi

Dobell House
Born in Cooks Hill, Sir William Dobell [1899-1970] was an Australian portrait and landscape artist who won the Archibald Prize three times, and the Dobell Prize is named in his honour. Since 1971 his home and studio have been professionally managed by the Sir William Dobell Memorial Committee who purchased the house from his estate to create a museum and gallery to honour his memory. Open Wednesday 10am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm – 4pm with your admission giving you an relaxed time frame to soak up the house, the garden, and Dobell Park. 
Where: 47 Dobell Drive, Wangi Wangi

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