barnabas arts house

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.

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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!

Tue, 07 Nov
Newport
BARNABAS PRESENTS
07 Nov 2023, 09:30 – 27 Jan 2024, 15:00
Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
A new exclusive winter show, exhibiting original artworks from renowned artists Carl Bevan, John Selway, Jamie Routley, Oriane Pierrepoint, Alex Arnell, Consumer Smith and more.
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Multiple Dates
Tue, 28 Nov
Newport
Tuesday Night Portraiture
28 Nov, 18:00 – 21:00
Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
Join Portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint every Tuesday in the downstairs hall of Barnabas arts house for a session of sketching from a lovely live portrait sitter!
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Multiple Dates
Tue, 28 Nov
Barnabas Arts House
Tuesday Meditation with Inspired Mind Coaching
28 Nov, 19:00 – 20:00
Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." The Buddha
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Fri, 01 Dec
The Phyllis Maud Performance Space
Open Mic at The Phyllis Maud
01 Dec, 19:00 – 21:30
The Phyllis Maud Performance Space, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2GW, UK
music, comedy, spoken word and more
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Sat, 02 Dec
Barnabas Arts House
Last Supper Club
02 Dec, 19:00 – 22:00
Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
80s Inspired Menu
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Multiple Dates
Sat, 27 Jan
Newport
Barnabas Book Club
27 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:15
Newport, Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
NAME OF THE BOOK
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