Barnabas Arts House is an art gallery, artist studios, a venue for events and above all, a centre for creativity in Newport, south Wales. Its previous incarnations include church, soup kitchen, dance hall and printers, but at the dawn of a new millenium Barnabas has become a creative centre at the hub of Newport's artistic community. Lovingly restored without compromising its heritage, integrity, character or charm this century old building has become a new and exciting creative space. It is Newport's only independent Arts House

Available to Rent/Hire


Barnabas is suitable for almost any event or occasion no matter what size.
The three main rooms can be hired individually or collectively for exhibitions of any size, from a single wall or display, or indeed the entire building for the larger collection.
Events from parties to weddings, dances, or live performances are catered for - The Hall boasts a traditional stage and adjoining kitchen with serving hatch. Ideal for meetings, rehearsals, clubs and societies, amateur dramatics, dance, yoga and many other things. Barnabas is a truly versatile space

Whats On

Barnabas Creative Wednesdays - Handmade cards Wednesday 1st February 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join us for a coffee, some cake and a spot of card-making. ... read more

posted on 27-Jan-2012

Barnabas Arts House Meeting Tuesday 31 January 7:00pm
Barnabas Arts House would like to extend an open invitation to anyone interested in getting involved in forthcoming events to be held at Barnabas Arts House in 2012. ... read more

posted on 25-Jan-2012

Alex Arnell - 'Til Death Do Us Part' Exhibition Until end of January 2012
One man show of contemporary art ... read more

posted on 20-Jan-2012

Barnabas Creative Wednesdays Wednesday 25th January 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alternative Therapy: Relaxation Techniques ... read more

posted on 20-Jan-2012

Barnabas Creative Wednesdays Wednesday 25th January 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jewellery Making ... read more

posted on 13-Jan-2012

Barnabas Creative Wednesdays January 2012
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posted on 10-Jan-2012

Barnabas Arts House Book Club Saturday 28th January 2012
Saturday 28th January sees the start of the Barnabas Arts House Book Club. 11:00am - 12:30pm ... read more

posted on 10-Jan-2012

Seasons Greetings! Closing for Christmas break on 22 December
Barnabas Arts House and Gwent Picture Framing would like to wish all our followers seasons greetings. ... read more

posted on 16-Dec-2011

Alex Arnell - Til Death Do Us Part Exhibition Until end January 2012
Barnabas Artshouse is pleased to present the cutting edge contemporary works of Alex Arnell in his exciting exhibition, Til Death Do Us Part. ... read more

posted on 16-Dec-2011