ART | COMMUNITY | FAITH
About Us
Housed in a specially refurbished Methodist Church, Holy Biscuit is an arts organisation based in Shieldfield, Newcastle, operating on the intersection of contemporary art, theology and community activity. More often than not these worlds function in their own spheres without much interest in or knowledge of each other. Holy Biscuit brings them together under one roof.
HB builds on the rich heritage of Methodism in the North East, by committing to social activism, creativity and theological reflection. Through our diverse programme we examine and wrestle with faith along with other social, political and cultural strands and themes and seek to live out our values by creating a hub of transformational creativity and a place of welcome, contemplation and discussion. We seek to nurture an active and credible Christian presence within the arts by curating and supporting an engaging, high quality and challenging programme of exhibitions, workshops, meals, events, screenings, faith activities and discussions.
HB works with people of all faiths and none – artists, schools, universities, charities, churches, community groups, artistic collectives and other partners – to deliver our vision through a variety of creative projects. We welcome collaborations with like-minded organisations or individuals.
What's On:

SHIELDFIELD CINEMA CLUB PRESENT ‘GET CARTER’

Shieldfield Community Football

Shieldfield Community Meetings

DianART Painting and Drawing Class

HB publications

Shieldfield Artist in Residence

Mixing Bowl

Dwellbeing
Blog
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Now and Not Yet: Mini Expectations
Image above: Kuba Ryniewicz, Mini Expectations 2015 All of our lives are in God’s hand,
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North-EastEnders Celebration
Broadcast Bartender Wednesday 20 March, 6.30-9pm [The Holy Biscuit] There were once 19 pubs in
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This is England
Exhibition: Tuesday 16 April – Tuesday 23 April Meet the artist Benjamin Harris: Thursday 18
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Now and Not Yet: Long Winter
LONG WINTER White slides to clear, translates late morning. The milk of mist slides at
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Student Open Call 2016: Highly Commended
Student Open Call: Highly Commended As part of our programme to encourage and help develop
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Now and Not Yet: Deep
Image above: Louise Todd, ‘Deep’ 2015 Stalks of grass stick up out of the shadows into
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Student Showcase: As Earnest as I Can Be
Student Showcase was part of Holy Biscuit’s commitment to supporting emerging artists through the provision of
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Art and Liberation
Exhibition: 4-19 September Opening Event: Monday 3 September 6-8pm Normal Opening hours: Tues – Friday 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-2pm More
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“Your Deeds Don’t Define You” | Urbanite Adrift
I hopped on the 192 bus to go the three miles down Stockport Road to
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Now and Not Yet: Realm
Image above: Lucy Adlington, Realm 2015 A sacred place, a place of generosity, a place
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Fifty Thousand Years & Fifty Million Miles | Drawing the Line
New College Durham presents two exhibitions across The Holy Biscuit’s two gallery spaces Fifty Thousand
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Mixing Bowl: Responding to Creation // The Art of Andy Goldsworthy
Image above: Andy Goldsworthy, Sycamore leaves edging the roots of a sycamore tree, Hampshire, 1
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How Do I Look? Bodies and the Theotic Gaze
How do I look? We’re very concerned about how we look to others. Not least
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Painting For Fun 7th Summer Exhibition
Exhibition: 21 July – 30 August Opening Event: 20 July 6-8pm Normal Opening hours: Monday
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Now and Not Yet: Shadow Play
Frances Arnold & The Holy Biscuit, Shadow Play 2015. Photograph by Andrew Barker Advent, time
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