Our students have have played a key role in creating striking new artworks at a former garage site in Gateshead’s Railway Quarter.
The project began last year when our Digital Arts students took part in community engagement workshops led by local graffiti artist Mark Shields (Mark One87). During the sessions, students helped develop concepts and visual ideas that have now been brought to life across the arches.
These ideas have been woven throughout the final designs, resulting in a vibrant celebration of Gateshead’s heritage, culture and community.
Our second‑year Photography students also visited the site to document the creation of the murals as they developed, gaining real‑world experience in visual storytelling.
The council said: “Mark has spent months working with the community to shape pieces that reflect our borough’s unique people, culture and character.”
The newly redeveloped forecourt in the Railway Quarter is expected to become a space for pop‑up food stalls, performances, outdoor workshops, and year‑round events.
The artwork is now open to the public and will be officially launched in April as part of Gateshead’s preparations for its Town of Culture 2028 programme.
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