ART | COMMUNITY | FAITH
About Us
Housed in a specially refurbished Methodist Church, Holy Biscuit is an arts organisation based in Shieldfield, Newcastle, operating on the intersection of contemporary art, theology and community activity. More often than not these worlds function in their own spheres without much interest in or knowledge of each other. Holy Biscuit brings them together under one roof.
HB builds on the rich heritage of Methodism in the North East, by committing to social activism, creativity and theological reflection. Through our diverse programme we examine and wrestle with faith along with other social, political and cultural strands and themes and seek to live out our values by creating a hub of transformational creativity and a place of welcome, contemplation and discussion. We seek to nurture an active and credible Christian presence within the arts by curating and supporting an engaging, high quality and challenging programme of exhibitions, workshops, meals, events, screenings, faith activities and discussions.
HB works with people of all faiths and none – artists, schools, universities, charities, churches, community groups, artistic collectives and other partners – to deliver our vision through a variety of creative projects. We welcome collaborations with like-minded organisations or individuals.
What's On:

SHIELDFIELD CINEMA CLUB PRESENT ‘GET CARTER’

Shieldfield Community Football

Shieldfield Community Meetings

DianART Painting and Drawing Class

HB publications

Shieldfield Artist in Residence

Mixing Bowl

Dwellbeing
Blog
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Sagrada Família Becomes a Stage for Global Architectural Dialogue Between Heritage and Modernity
The central nave of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona was transformed into
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Art Zone at Sacroexpo: “Life Is Beautiful” Exhibition and Contemporary Sacred Art Captivate Visitors (Sacroexpo 2026)
During the 27th International Exhibition of Church Construction, Church Fittings and Furnishings and Religious Art
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“PIETA XXI” by Piotr Barszczowski: A Contemporary Sacred Artwork That Stopped Visitors in Their Tracks at Sacroexpo
At this year’s Sacroexpo exhibition, one of the most talked-about moments was the premiere presentation
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Sacred Heritage on View: Exhibition on Religious and Post-Religious Museums in the Modern Era (Wrocław, 18–20 June 2026)
In June 2026, Wrocław became the host of a major cultural and academic exhibition titled
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Keith Haring’s Final Work in Paris: When Contemporary Art Enters a Sacred Space
In the heart of Paris, opposite the bustling Forum des Halles, the church of Saint-Eustache—often
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Islam in Museums: Expanding Horizons Through Sufi Art and Cultural Heritage
On the banks of the Seine, in the affluent Parisian suburb of Chatou, a historic
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Ragnar Kjartansson: When Art Becomes Ritual, Absurdity, and Human Truth
In Melbourne, a major exhibition dedicated to Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson has drawn attention for
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José Tolentino de Mendonça: The Poet Cardinal Bridging the Catholic Church and Contemporary Art
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices within
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Matter and Spirit: When American and Chinese Artists Reimagine Christian Art Across Cultures
A cross-cultural seminar titled Matter and Spirit brought together American and Chinese visual artists in
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Have Faith in Art: Call for Submissions — A Global Art Exhibition for Unity and Dialogue
global invitation to artists of all backgrounds Submissions are currently open for the inaugural “Have
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Revelation in Disguise*
In Present : Past Dave Tweedy has developed an increasingly pictorial language within his paintings.
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What would your message be?
We at the Holy Biscuit are delighted to be working with Student Life at Northumbria on
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Shadow Play: An exhibition with the communities of Shieldfield and Heaton
OPENING: Thursday 2 July, 6pm – 8pmEXHIBITION: 2 – 11 July (Gallery open 11am –
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Mixing Bowl Tenebrae Evening
Last month at Mixing Bowl, Andii Bowsher put together a reflective evening inspired by the
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en_counter: The Hidden and Unseen
In en_counter, we were invited to explore the hidden and unseen; the lost and the
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