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Artist Chad McCail with the mural he has created at Millfield Metro station
New mural brings a splash of colour to Millfield Metro station
A new mural celebrating Sunderland’s industrial past and ongoing cultural revival has been unveiled at one of the city’s Metro stations. The colourful and thought-provoking piece of artwork, which was created with the input of local community groups, has gone on display at Millfield Metro station…
Longbenton poetry on display
Nexus’ National Poetry Day competition returns
Budding poets, young and old, are invited to submit their entries to a poetry competition, with the chance of their work being displayed for thousands to read on a Tyne and Wear Metro station.  The competition, organised by Nexus, opens today, National Poetry Day, and closes on 5 November.  This is…
Poet Anna Woodford with her work on display at Longbenton Metro station
Published poets showcase work on the Tyne and Wear Metro
Acclaimed poets are showcasing their writing on the Tyne and Wear Metro as part of a new project to bring poetry to a wider audience.  Verses penned by seven published poets are being displayed on large posters on the platforms at Longbenton Metro station in North Tyneside for customers to enjoy. …
Dancers at Monument metro station
Indian dancers wow customers on Tyne and Wear Metro
Indian dancers have brought a splash of South Asian culture to a busy Metro station. The vibrant and high-intensity Kathak dance was performed next to Monument Metro station in Newcastle as part of this year’s Masala Festival. Tyne and Wear Metro is an official partner of Gem Arts’ annual Masala…
Graphic designer Tommy Anderson with the Nexus Shaun the Sheep Sculpture in Newcastle's Exhibition Park
Nexus unveils Shaun the Sheep sculpture on new local art trail
We are proud to be supporting a new public art trail which will see eye-catching sculptures of the popular Wallace and Gromit character Shaun the Sheep appearing on display for people to enjoy.  The Shaun on the Tyne trail, running in Newcastle and Gateshead, 19 July-27 September, sees 45…
Nexus Project Manager Simon Manley and stained glass artist Cate Watkinson with the art work at Monkseaton Metro station
Metro stained glass art work set for major restoration scheme
Colourful stained glass art works which have adorned a North Tyneside Metro station for 40 years are to be restored to their former glory.  The ‘Beach & Shipyards’ installation, which bookends the historic canopy at Monkseaton Metro station with iconic designs in stained glass, is to be…
The Young Producers art wirk on show at Gateshead Interchange
Young artists from Baltic showcase their work on Metro
A group of young artists from Baltic are showcasing work on the Tyne and Wear Metro thanks to a new collaboration. The Young Producers are a group of 14-19 year olds who meet every other week at Baltic to plan events, projects and commissions that platform the voices, ideas and concerns of young…
Artists, shopkeepers, Nexus, Arts Council England and Newcastle City Council with the Byker Metro station mural
New Metro station artwork celebrates Shields Road in Byker
The Tyne and Wear Metro is showcasing a new artwork celebrating the diversity and cultural heritage of Shields Road in Byker.  The large mural, which is on display at in the ticket concourse at Byker Metro station, provides a positive snapshot of everyday life in the local area.  Scores of…
Metro Customer Service Advisors with comiic book artist Mike Duckett showing off the new comic book about their roles
Special comic book celebrates the roles of frontline Metro workers
A specially stylised comic book has been published to celebrate the work of frontline staff on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Local artist Mike Duckett drew the 40-page comic – titled ‘Some people call us checkies’ - for the ‘everyday superheroes’ who undertake customer service and revenue protection…
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