Exhibition: A Canny Catch (1st February to 31st March 2019)
Retired local fishermen present their exploration and commemoration of the fishing industry.
Exhibition: Steam at Shields (2nd December to 27th January 2019)
Riverman John Sturmey presents a history of steam boats on the river Tyne, starting with the first steam tugboat of 200 years ago in 1818. Please note the Old Low Light is closed between 23rd December until 5th January.
North Atlantic Drift: Life in a Drop of Water. (17th November 2018 to 31st March 2019).
From 17th November 2017 until 31st March 2019 A voyage of discovery into the mysterious depths of the sea, uncovering the hidden beauty of nature.
Exhibition: 100 Hearts War Stories (3rd October to 30th November)
100 Hearts War Stories is a project by Embroiderers Guild UK in conjunction with SAFA, to commemorate all those who took part in WW1. Using cloth and thread, textile artists have told their stories as unique and touching images...
Exhibition: Hope In The Great War (3rd October to 29th November 2018).
A family friendly RNLI exhibition celebrating timeless courage during the First World War.
Exhibition: Paintings By Sandra Earl. 14th September to 15th October.
Artist Statement My paintings are abstract and process led, exploring relationships between colour and light through layering. I am currently working in acrylic on canvas and watercolour paper predominantly using thin glazes. Over many years the language of...
Exhibition: ‘Watercolours – Moody and Atmospheric’ by John Currie. (3rd August to 9th September).
Local artist John Currie exhibits works new and old, at The Old Low Light’s summer art exhibition.
Men from the North – The History of North Shields Football Club.
Old Low Light invites you to Men of the North: A History of North Shields Football Club. The exhibition is a volunteer lead celebration of North Shields Football Club’s history. It examines the club’s foundation in the late ninetieth...
Exhibition: Sail Life by Mark Talyor-Gregg (1st July to 29th July).
The Old Low Light is happy to welcome back local artist Mark Taylor-Gregg, and to host an exhibition featuring his work and artistic impressions of the area.
Exhibition: North Atlantic Drift: Pursuing Whales. (3rd July to 26th October)
Artist in Residence Marina Rees lives in Iceland. As a leader of whale spotting tours, a mounter of whale skeletons and as a visual and sonic artist her life and work are inextricably linked to the life of whales....