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.
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.
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!
- Multiple DatesTue, 30 AprNewport30 Apr 2024, 18:00 – 21:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKJoin resident portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint for a relaxing evening of sketching from a live model! All drawing materials provided with tutoring on hand if you need it!
- Sat, 27 AprNewport27 Apr 2024, 11:00 – 12:30Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKThe next Barnabas Book Club meeting is on Sat 27 April!
- Sat, 13 AprNewport13 Apr 2024, 11:00 – 13:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKSaturday Drawing Club for 8-14yr olds is on again this Saturday 13 April from 11am-1pm at Barnabas Arts House!
- Fri, 12 AprNewport12 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 05 May 2024, 05:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKA selection of works by Phillip Muirden!
- Thu, 21 MarNewport21 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 06 Apr 2024, 15:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKA selection of works by Philip Muirden.
- Sat, 09 MarNewport09 Mar 2024, 16:00 – 19:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKA selection of works by Philip Muirden. Private View at Barnabas from 4-7PM on Saturday 9th March.
- Sat, 09 MarNewport09 Mar 2024, 11:00 – 12:30Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKAre you looking for more fun, laughter and connection with like-minded people? Then Philomena’s drop-in Saturday interactive workshops at The Wellness Studio in Barnabas Arts House are for you!
- Multiple DatesTue, 27 FebNewport27 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKUnwind and recharge with an evening of guided meditation, lead by life coach Philomena.
- Multiple DatesTue, 27 FebNewport27 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 21:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKHone your drawing skills with a live portrait sitter in this fantastic tutored class with portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint!
- Sat, 24 FebNewport24 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 12:10Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKFebruary's Bookclub book choice is 'The Past is Myself' by Christabel Bielenberg!
- Sat, 17 FebNewport17 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 13:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKNewport-based illustrator, Teeleafa, will be hosting a creative morning of imaginative doodling & drawing for 8-14 year olds.
- Sat, 27 JanNewport27 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:15Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKThis months book: QUARANTINE BY JIM CRACE
- Sat, 20 JanNewport20 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 13:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKJoin illustrator Teeleafa for Saturday Drawing Club for 8-14 year olds!
- Fri, 19 JanNewport19 Jan 2024, 09:30 – 03 Mar 2024, 15:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKA new exclusive winter show, exhibiting original artworks from renowned artists Carl Bevan, John Selway, Jamie Routley, Oriane Pierrepoint, Alex Arnell, Consumer Smith and more.
- Multiple DatesTue, 12 DecBarnabas Arts House12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:00Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." The Buddha
- Sat, 02 DecBarnabas Arts House02 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 22:00Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK80s Inspired Menu
- Fri, 01 DecThe Phyllis Maud Performance Space01 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:30The Phyllis Maud Performance Space, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2GW, UKmusic, comedy, spoken word and more
- Multiple DatesTue, 28 NovNewport28 Nov 2023, 18:00 – 21:00Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UKJoin Portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint every Tuesday in the downstairs hall of Barnabas arts house for a session of sketching from a lovely live portrait sitter!
What we offer
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An independent Fine Art Gallery with ever changing exhibitions
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A vegetarian cafe
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Rentable studio spaces
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Hot desking scheme
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A Victorian stage
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Events hire spaces
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Ten creative in-house businesses
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A cinema space
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A beautiful Victorian building ideal for photoshoots
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A Wellness centre
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A ceramics studio with kiln
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An established Picture Framing service