Newcastle artist Sharon Cassidy has been selected to design the official t-shirt for the 2026 Evolution Charity Cup, held during Surfest and raising funds for Emma’s Warriors. Known for her retro-inspired prints of local beaches and landmarks, Sharon’s work is deeply rooted in nostalgia, community and place, making her the perfect fit for this meaningful collaboration.
A colourful new addition to Newcastle’s arts scene, Alejandro’s invites people to create, connect and feel truly welcome.
Evolution Advisers is calling on Newcastle artists and designers to create the official t-shirt for the 2026 Surfest Evolution Charity Cup. Celebrating 40 years of Surfest, this year’s event supports Emma’s Warriors – a local charity founded by leukaemia survivor Emma Walsh – with all funds helping families through tough hospital stays.
Built on values of friendship, love, and truth, Newcastle’s FLT Tattoo Studio has spent the past decade creating tattoos, and community, with care. As founder Eddy Lou and her team celebrate ten years, they reflect on what it means to build a feminist, accessible and deeply human creative space.
Newcastle-based jeweller Holly Oswald is keeping the art of handmade jewellery alive. Through her label, Holly Michele Jewellery, she crafts meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces by hand.
Palinopsia: derived from the Greek word palin (again) and opsia (seeing). The persistent recurrence of a visual image after it’s been removed from physical sight. A memory, a vision, a moment that lasts. Tamara Bajic, founder of Palinopsia in Cooks Hill, hopes her ceramic collection leaves that impression.
Love colour but not sure how to use it at home, especially with something permanent like tiles? Diana Di Lorenzo shares her expert advice on creating vibrant, welcoming spaces that still feel timeless.
Newcastle-based handmade jewellery brand Holmeswares creates vibrant, hand-painted earrings and accessories designed to brighten your day and spark conversations. Discover the story behind the colourful creations of founder Sarah Holmes.
Newcastle-based abstract artist Melanie Norman creates art that connects. Whether she’s painting live, guiding a workshop, or teaming up with her son for a collaborative exhibition, her work is all about expression, emotion and community.
After a life-altering injury, Newcastle artist Joey Davis turned to painting as a form of healing – and ended up building a one-of-a-kind art business that’s as joyful as it is heartfelt.
