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Summer Sizzler is back at Baltic, Gateshead – and it’s hotter than ever
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If you’re looking for the ultimate summer event that will add some heat to your July, look no further than Summer Sizzler at Baltic, Gateshead.
One of our favourite events of the season is making a sizzling return— and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
Mark your calendars for Saturday 12th July, because Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is throwing a creative summer party that’s bursting with colour, beats and feel-good vibes.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, a coffee connoisseur, or just looking for something a bit different to do in Gateshead, this one’s for you. The best part? It’s FREE.
So, grab your sunnies, bring your mates and get yourself to Baltic, Gateshead next month to celebrate our local creative community at one of the hottest events this summer.
THE SUMMER SIZZLER LINE-UP
Art Car Boot Fair
11:00am – 5:00pm
Back by popular demand. Over 50 local artists and makers are setting up shop in Baltic’s iconic Art Car Boot Fair. Expect everything from original paintings to quirky ceramics, textiles and while local DJ, Déjà Brew, brings the banging beats.
Four Floors of Art
10:00am – 6:00pm
Explore the latest exhibitions at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art across four buzzing floors. Got questions? Chat with a member of Baltic Crew – they know their stuff and love to share.
Artist Pop-Up Shop – Andy Welland
10:00am – 6:00pm
Snag some bold, beautiful prints and products from the brilliant Andy Welland at the Baltic Shop. It’s a colour explosion you don’t want to miss.
HLN TOP TIP: Don’t miss your chance to win an Andy Welland bundle worth over £70 from Baltic Shop, enter here.
Zine Exhibition and Workshop
10:00am – 6:00pm
July is International Zine Month. Browse the brilliant zine collection, then join artist Sofia Barton (10:30am – 12:30pm) to make your own zines inspired by pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Risograph Printing Workshops
10:30am – 1:30pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Make more of your day and learn the magic of risograph printing with Foundation Press. Create your own two-colour print at either session:. Limited spots, so book early.
Price: £45pp
The Good Apple Singers
11:00am – 12:00pm
Catch this feel-good community choir with over 40 voices belting out beautiful harmonies, setting the summer vibes.
Deep North Coffee and Doughnuts
11:00am – 5:00pm
Fuel your fun with sweet treats and caffeine hits from the legends at Deep North.
Summer Sizzler Raffle
11:00am – 5:00pm
Fancy winning something fab while supporting a great cause? Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art’s raffle proceeds go straight back into keeping Baltic a free-entry gallery.
Kittiwake Talks
1:30pm – 1:50pm
Meet Gateshead’s most famous residents – the world’s most inland kittiwake colony – and hear all about their story from the Baltic’s friendly team.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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