Vanessa Turton

I have exhibited in several group shows at NAS, most recently the current show Cats, Dogs and other animals. I was a finalist in the Newcastle Emerging Art Prize on a couple of occasions and was also chosen to exhibit in two Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize shows.

I clearly remember the gallery hours were 12-6 pm at the old Parry St address and man did those late afternoon hours drag in the winter! Some friends and I once put some work together for a show called Red Hot Mamas as we were all new first time mums.

As a Newcastle resident and artist, Newcastle Art Space has always been a welcoming, accessible, affordable space to exhibit, whether you are just starting, emerging or established....a collaborative space which embraces the local art community but which also looks ahead to encourage knowledge sharing and hands on participation.