The Lock-Up

Housed in one of Newcastle's most important historic buildings, The LockUp is an award-winning, independent, multidisciplinary contemporary arts space and creative hub in the city centre. Listed on the NSW Heritage Register, The LockUp was Newcastle's police station and was locked up from 1861 until it closed in 1982. It was the former exercise yard and on-site dwelling for multidisciplinary residencies. Through curated artistic and public programming, The LockUp aims to engage and challenge a