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2 Hours: East End Art Walk

2 Hours · Walking · East End and Harbour

A compact introduction to the East End for visitors with around two hours. The route stays close to the city centre, moving between independent gallery spaces and the historic streets around Hunter Street and The Station.

Time
2 Hours
Getting around
Walking
Start
Studio Melt / Wolfe St
Finish
Make Space / The Station
Area
East End and Harbour

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The itinerary

1
Studio Melt

Shop

Studio Melt

Allow around 15 minutes

Studio Melt is a contemporary jewellery gallery representing more than 75 independent studio-based makers, with a strong focus on Australian jewellery, objects and small-scale craft. Founded in Newcastle in 2012, it remains a maker-led space and an excellent stop for visitors interested in contemporary design and objects made by hand.

Shop 6, 18 Wolfe Street, Newcastle NSW 2300Mon 10am–3pm; Tue–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm; Sat 10am–3pm; Sun 10am–2pm

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The Lock-Up

Gallery Space

The Lock-Up

Allow around 30 minutes

The Lock-Up is an independent, multidisciplinary contemporary arts space in inner-city Newcastle housed in a heritage-listed building that formerly served as the city police station and lock-up from 1861 until 1982. It features a purpose-built gallery space, heritage cells, an event and installation area in the former exercise yard, plus on-site accommodation for artists in residence as part of its nationally renowned residency program.

90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300Wed–Fri 10:00–16:00; Sat 10:00–16:00; Sun 10:00–14:00

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3
Timeless Textiles Gallery

Gallery Space

Timeless Textiles Gallery

Allow around 15 minutes

Timeless Textiles Gallery is a dedicated fibre and textile art gallery situated at 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle East, in the Hunter region of New South Wales. It is Australia’s only commercial gallery exclusively showcasing fibre art, representing both emerging and established artisans.

90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300Wed–Sat ~10:00–16:00; Sun ~10:00–14:00 (check site)

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4
The Ship Inn

Hospitality

The Ship Inn

Allow around 15 minutes

The Ship Inn is a small inner-city pub with a strong connection to Newcastle’s independent music and creative community, regularly hosting live music alongside food and drinks. Sitting on the corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets, it makes an easy stopping point between galleries and cultural spaces in the East End.

102 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300Mon–Thu 3pm–late; Fri–Sun 12pm–late

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Wester Gallery

Gallery Space

Wester Gallery

Allow around 20 minutes

Wester Gallery is an artist-led contemporary space in Newcastle West, founded in 2022 by Justin Lees. Set within a heritage building, it combines historic character with modern design to create a distinctive setting for art.

39 Bolton Street, Newcastle / Mulubinba, NSW 2300Wed-Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm and Sat 9am - 2pm or by appointment.

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No current exhibition listed.

6
Make Space (at The Station)

Gallery Space

Make Space (at The Station)

Allow around 15 minutes

Make Space is an artist-run collective established in Newcastle in 2009. Located within The Station precinct at the corner of Scott Street and Watt Street, it provides a dedicated storefront for makers from Newcastle and the Hunter region.

The Station – Cnr Scott St & Watt St, Newcastle NSW 2300Varies – often Thu–Sun daytimes; check socials

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No current exhibition listed.