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Masala Festival – Care / Work: An Exhibition by Nayeema Ahmed

Saturday 18th July 2026

Masala Festival – Care / Work: An Exhibition by Nayeema Ahmed

This new exhibition from North East artist and recent Northumbria University graduate, Nayeema Ahmed, explores the relationship between gender, ethnicity and labour. Catch it from 9th July – 1st August. 

Masala Festival – Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory

Sunday 19th July 2026

Masala Festival – Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory

This exhibition brings together a new body of work by artist Jimmy Turrell, developed through research into Bollywood vinyl, printed ephemera, and the lived histories of South Asian communities in Gateshead. This exhibition runs from 4th July – 10th October.

Masala Festival – Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller

Sunday 19th July 2026

Masala Festival – Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller

Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with this special photography exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of GemArts Masala Festival. Through the lens of photographer Anna Miller, the exhibition captures the colour, energy and creativity that have defined the festival over the past ten years. This exhibition runs from 4th July – 10th October. 

Masala Festival – Mini Mela

Sunday 19th July 2026

Masala Festival – Mini Mela

Join us as we round off Masala Festival’s 10th anniversary with our much‑loved Mini Mela — a joyful, family‑friendly celebration of creativity, culture and community. 

Parent and Carers Arts Wellbeing Workshop

Thursday 30th July 2026

Parent and Carers Arts Wellbeing Workshop

Join us for a creative workshop aimed at parents and carers of young people who are on the waiting list for mental health support. A chance to relax, unwind and have fun, whilst connecting with other parents and carers along the way.