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barnabas arts house

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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.

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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! 

  • Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 19 Mar
    Newport
    19 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Join 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!
  • ONE MAN AND HIS VIEW | PRIVATE VIEW
    ONE MAN AND HIS VIEW | PRIVATE VIEW
    Sat, 09 Mar
    Newport
    09 Mar 2024, 16:00 – 19:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    A selection of works by Philip Muirden. Private View at Barnabas from 4-7PM on Saturday 9th March.
  • WELLBEING WORKSHOPS
    WELLBEING WORKSHOPS
    Sat, 09 Mar
    Newport
    09 Mar 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Are 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!
  • Tuesday Meditation
    Tuesday Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 27 Feb
    Newport
    27 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Unwind and recharge with an evening of guided meditation, lead by life coach Philomena.
  • Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 27 Feb
    Newport
    27 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Hone your drawing skills with a live portrait sitter in this fantastic tutored class with portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint!
  • BARNABAS BOOK CLUB
    BARNABAS BOOK CLUB
    Sat, 24 Feb
    Newport
    24 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 12:10
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    February's Bookclub book choice is 'The Past is Myself' by Christabel Bielenberg!
  • SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    Sat, 17 Feb
    Newport
    17 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Newport-based illustrator, Teeleafa, will be hosting a creative morning of imaginative doodling & drawing for 8-14 year olds.
  • BARNABAS BOOK CLUB
    BARNABAS BOOK CLUB
    Sat, 27 Jan
    Newport
    27 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:15
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    This months book: QUARANTINE BY JIM CRACE
  • SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    SATURDAY DRAWING CLUB
    Sat, 20 Jan
    Newport
    20 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Join illustrator Teeleafa for Saturday Drawing Club for 8-14 year olds!
  • BARNABAS PRESENTS EXTENDED
    BARNABAS PRESENTS EXTENDED
    Fri, 19 Jan
    Newport
    19 Jan 2024, 09:30 – 03 Mar 2024, 15:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    A new exclusive winter show, exhibiting original artworks from renowned artists Carl Bevan, John Selway, Jamie Routley, Oriane Pierrepoint, Alex Arnell, Consumer Smith and more.
  • Tuesday Meditation with Inspired Mind Coaching
    Tuesday Meditation with Inspired Mind Coaching
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 12 Dec
    Barnabas Arts House
    12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:00
    Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." The Buddha
  • Last Supper Club
    Last Supper Club
    Sat, 02 Dec
    Barnabas Arts House
    02 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 22:00
    Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    80s Inspired Menu
  • Open Mic at The Phyllis Maud
    Open Mic at The Phyllis Maud
    Fri, 01 Dec
    The Phyllis Maud Performance Space
    01 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:30
    The Phyllis Maud Performance Space, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2GW, UK
    music, comedy, spoken word and more
  • Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 28 Nov
    Newport
    28 Nov 2023, 18:00 – 21:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Join Portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint every Tuesday in the downstairs hall of Barnabas arts house for a session of sketching from a lovely live portrait sitter!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 25 Nov
    Newport
    25 Nov 2023, 11:00 – 12:15
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    NAME OF THE BOOK
  • 'BARNABAS PRESENTS' PRIVATE VIEW
    'BARNABAS PRESENTS' PRIVATE VIEW
    Tue, 14 Nov
    Newport
    14 Nov 2023, 18:30 – 20:30
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    ✉️YOU ARE INVITED!✉️ This coming Tuesday, 14th November from 6:30PM until 8:30PM, you are invited to the Private Viewing of the latest collection at Barnabas arts house.
  • BARNABAS PRESENTS
    BARNABAS PRESENTS
    Tue, 07 Nov
    Newport
    07 Nov 2023, 09:30 – 27 Jan 2024, 15:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    A new exclusive winter show, exhibiting original artworks from renowned artists Carl Bevan, John Selway, Jamie Routley, Oriane Pierrepoint, Alex Arnell, Consumer Smith and more.
  • Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Tuesday Night Portraiture
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 31 Oct
    Newport
    31 Oct 2023, 18:00 – 21:00
    Newport, Barnabas Arts House, 4A New Ruperra St, Newport NP20 2BB, UK
    Join professional Portraitist Oriane Pierrepoint on Tuesday evenings in the downstairs hall of Barnabas arts house for a session of sketching from a lovely live portrait sitter!

What we offer 

  • An independent Fine Art Gallery with ever changing exhibitions

  • A vegetarian cafe 

  • Rentable studio spaces 

  • Hot desking scheme 

  • A Victorian stage 

  • Events hire spaces 

  • Ten creative in-house businesses 

  • A cinema space 

  • A beautiful Victorian building ideal for photoshoots 

  • Classes, groups, events 

  • A Wellness centre 

  • A ceramics studio with kiln 

  • An established Picture Framing service

Always a warm welcome, greatly appreciated."

Marie, Elaine, Jean

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