Resident Goan Artist Ajay Kothawale will be holding a WORKSHOP at BAH on Sat 17th August at 9.30 to 4.30pm. This offers a unique opportunity to see and work with the artist. Ajay’s body of work, ‘Emotional Tones’, is currently on display at BAH Gallery and is truly a feast for the senses. The workshop […]
Ajay has landed…
Fresh from sunny Goa, India, the acclaimed artist Ajay Kothawale is resident at Barnabas Arts House commencing Tues 23 July. A programme of talks and workshops will be released in the coming days. This really will be an opportunity not to be missed. The exhibition, ‘Emotional Tones’, of Ajay’s recent work will be officially opening […]
Goan artist to visit & exhibit at Barnabas
We are excited to announce that Ajay Kothwale, an eminent Goan fine artist and personal friend of Janet Martin will be showing his work here at Barnabas Arts House from the end of July for 4 weeks in the upper gallery. He will be hosting workshops at BAH during his first visit to Wales. Details […]
The Phyllis Maud… news.
As you probably know the Phyllis Maud Performance Space is ready for use. The Phyllis Maud now has its very own website which went live today – phyllismaud.org.uk So let the show begin! Please take a few minutes to have a look at the website and find out a little more about this amazing and […]
First Night at the Phyllis Maud
On Friday 10th May the very first night of fabulous entertainment took place in Newport’s newest and most unusual of performance spaces – THE PHYLLIS MAUD. This brand new venue was once a Victorian gentlemen’s toilet and is now a well-appointed, purpose-built micro-venue. This venue can seat 35 and has full disabled access. The recent […]
GREAT NEWS
At last the Phyllis Maud Performance Space (previously known as Pill Gents Toilets) is ready to open its doors! After over a year of graft, meetings and financial outpouring, the relief of knowing that we can be proud of this beautiful building being ‘ours’ is amazing. Also the knowledge that the building has been saved, […]
Happy New Year from Barnabas – News
Barnabas wishes you all a very Happy New Year! We’re open again from Tuesday 8 January for business as usual. A new menu of healthy options will be coming to the cafe over the coming weeks. Lots of happenings for the forthcoming new year are heading your way here are Barnabas including weekly Taiji Classes […]
Christmas Announcement
After much thought & after the year that we’ve had – we all deserve a rest! Our Christmas arrangements at Barnabas are now as follows: Close at 1pm on Fri 21 December Reopen on Tues 8 January Wishing you all a Happy Christmas… 2019 lookout!
Barnabas Gift Ideas
Here at Barnabas Arts House we are feeling festive in our calm & relaxing surroundings with no queuing at the tills for your Christmas gifts. Here are a few inspired & alternative ideas: Why not buy a Friends of Barnabas Membership for a loved one? The benefits are many – invites to Private Views & […]
Barnabas clearout!
Barnabas has had a MASSIVE CLEAROUT and in the downstairs hall there are all sorts of incredible bargains to be had. Oddment frames, prints & original artworks by the likes of John Selway, Nathan Wyburn, Alex Arnell & Eric Malthouse, to name but a few, are available to purchase. For unforgettable & original Christmas […]
Keep calm & meditate
We are now aware of the science-based benefits of meditation such as: stress & anxiety reduction, improved emotional health, enhanced self-awareness, improved memory, sleep & attention span to mention but a few. Mindfulness Meditation sessions are run at Barnabas Arts House every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Suitable for beginners and practitioners alike. This is a drop-in […]
A message of positivity
Different Mind / Different Place – Seeing Newport in a better light From the 4th Sept Barnabas Arts House is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting the amazing photographic works of Chris Goddard. Chris’ unique approach to image capture is evident in these familiar, yet unfamiliar takes on the Newport landscape & environs. […]
