A big thank you to everyone that came to the opening of 40+ on Friday night - what a fabulous turn out! Over 200 people came to support this exhibition- which celebrates over forty years of Newcastle Art Space and features work from 85 artists. A special thank you to Peter Lankas @peter.lankas for sharing some Parry Street memories with us in his opening speech, and thanks to photographers Clare Weeks @hithereclare and Dylan Ball for capturing the night. Thank you too to our amazing opening night volunteers: Paula Thistleton, Max Blanch, Jeff Mills, Leah Stevenson, Fran Johnston, Victoria Lovecchio and Melanie McKinnon. We would also like to thank City of Newcastle for supporting this project through their Arts, History & Culture Grant and to @mercerwines_au and @shoutbrewing for providing drinks. First image features work by (front from left) Meri Andric @madmadart, Kara Wood @karawoodart, Braddon Snape @braddonsnape and (back wall from left): Paul Maher @paulmaherart, Dan Nelson @dan_nelson_artist, Michelle Teear @michelleteear, John Morris @john.g.morris, Dan Riley and Jaymie Maley @jaymiemaleyart The exhibition runs until Sunday 25 May, be sure to come and check it out! Gallery hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 2pm Sat - Sun 12pm - 4pm (fb)

@leahstevens.artist @erinconwaydrelincourt @callytraillartist Finn and @loudlotus11 mammoth bathroom makeover working bee- thanks 🤩 👌❤️ Check out final images to see the before pics - framed one of the graffiti works in the spirit of acknowledging the history of these…dunnies- now better than bog standard. 40+ year birthday celebrations it seemed a timely thing to do! Looking ahead to Friday Night Opening 9 May from 6pm - 8pm see you there #makeovergoals 😁😍👌 (fb)