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barnabas arts house

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ABOUT US

Located in Newport, South Wales, Barnabas Arts House has a fine art gallery, rentable studios, vegetarian kitchen, a Victorian stage, and is home to several creative businesses as well as offering event hire opportunities. The century-old building has been beautifully restored and transformed into a new and exciting creative space without compromising its heritage, integrity, character or charm. Often called Newport's hidden gem, Barnabas is the city's only independent Arts House.

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Our Events

Barnabas Arts House offers a programme of regular events. These include art classes, meditation, book club, film club, creative writing tuition and clay workshops. The fine art gallery is host to frequently changing exhibitions. Should you want to showcase music, comedy, theatre, poetry or film contact us and we can help make it happen.

Upcoming events

Barnabas is always buzzing with activity! As a creative hub that showcases artists from around the world, we strive to highlight the finest talent at our curated art gallery in Newport. Whether you're looking to attend an event or hold one of your own, take a look at our calendar for the coming months and get in touch today! 

  • Barnabas Art Sale
    Barnabas Art Sale
    Sat, 21 Sept
    Newport
    21 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 24 Oct 2024, 18:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    An eclectic mix of original artworks and prints, all for sale at amazing prices throughout September & October.
  • Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 15 Oct
    Newport
    15 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Join professional portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint on Tuesday evenings in the downstairs hall of Barnabas arts house for a session of sketching from a lovely live portrait sitter!
  • Tuesday Meditation
    Tuesday Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 15 Oct
    Newport
    15 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Unwind and recharge with an evening of guided meditation, lead by life coach Philomena.
  • Sewing Classes
    Sewing Classes
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Newport
    19 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Sewing sessions open to all abilities. Learn sewing machine basics, how to alter or make your own clothes or soft furnishings. Sessions must be booked.
  • SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Newport
    19 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    A relaxed, fun and creative art club for children aged 8-14.
  • The Wellness Hub
    The Wellness Hub
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 02 Nov
    Newport
    02 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Drop-In Monthly Session Dedicate an hour to yourself, alongside likeminded people

What we offer 

  • An independent Fine Art Gallery with ever changing exhibitions

  • A vegetarian cafe 

  • Rentable studio spaces 

  • Hot desking scheme 

  • A Victorian stage 

  • Events hire spaces 

  • Ten creative in-house businesses 

  • A cinema space 

  • A beautiful Victorian building ideal for photoshoots 

  • Classes, groups, events 

  • A Wellness centre 

  • A ceramics studio with kiln 

  • An established Picture Framing service

Always a warm welcome, greatly appreciated."

Marie, Elaine, Jean

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