Join us for the What\How\Why project, an artist showcase exhibition, featuring the work of local emerging and established visual artists and creators in Newcastle. Featuring portrait photographs and short written articles, the exhibition explores the artists’ practices, motivations, and purpose, providing a unique insight into the minds of the city’s creative community. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to lift the hood on the vibrant and diverse art scene of Newcastle.

Saturday 29 June 2024 – Sunday 18 August 2024
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Free entry

An exhibition curated by Chris Brown.

What one dismisses as waste, an artist sees as a valuable resource to craft into new and engaging artwork. Seven artists transform overlooked and discarded materials into distinctive works of art

Saturday 4 May 2024 – Sunday 23 June 2024
Weekends only, 10 am – 4 pm
Free entry

Elemental, an exploration of the fundamental forces that shape our existence. Examining all that is ‘elemental’, including climactic and natural forces, essential natures, emotional landscapes, simplicity, science, cultural symbolism, and environmental perspectives.

March 9, 2024 – April 28, 2024
Weekends only.

Lighthouse Arts is inviting expressions of interest for our 2024 exhibitions program.

Application close 22 March 2024.

Lighthouse Arts is seeking submissions for upcoming exhibition, Elemental, happening from Saturday 10 February until Sunday 17 April.

Submissions close Friday 12 January.

House of Stories is Lighthouse Arts’ first exhibition celebrating the writers and artists who have undertaken a residency at this remarkable space.

December 9, 2023 – March 2, 2024
Weekends only.

Our Art. Our Way.

Making Our Own Way is a young person’s commitment to carve our existence around our art. Being an artist, being creative is primary and everything else fits around it.

Curated by Indigenous Artist and Emerging Curator Siarn Staley.

7 October – 3 December 2023
Weekends only, 10am-4pm

Storytelling. History. Art. Stand Out Women celebrates women — pioneers, innovators, influencers — who made their mark in the history of Newcastle and the Hunter.