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36 Lime Street runs the oldest and one of the largest studio groups in the North East, housing over 50 artists, makers and designers. This diverse mix of creative talent includes sculptors, painters, glass artists, jewellers, ceramicists, textile artists, furniture makers, visual artists, musicians, puppeteers, designers, graphic designers, photographers and more.

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Recruiting: Volunteer Treasurer

36 Lime Street | Role Profile: Volunteer Treasurer

By on September 17, 2026

Would you like to help shape the future of one of the North East’s best-known artist studio buildings? 36 Lime Street is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees at an important time in the organisation’s

36 Lime Street Secures Major Investment from Creative Foundations Fund

By on April 15, 2026

We’re delighted to announce that 36 Lime Street has been awarded £847,932 from the Creative Foundations Fund, part of the Government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, delivered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.