We are D6: Culture in Transit, visual arts producers working with extraordinary artists across borders to promote social and environmental consciousness. Through artistic exchange, research residencies and international projects, we believe art can help create a kinder and better informed society.
WHAT's Happening
Contested desires exhibition, Great north musuem: HancockContested Desires comes to the UK with an exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock, 17 - 29 July 2025, presenting the work of international and local artists who reveal new perspectives on the legacies of Europe’s colonial past.
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Contested desires at the Late ShowsWe presented a special preview of our international programme with artists who reveal untold stories of colonialism, sharing new perspectives and making connections with the North of England.
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CURRENT projects
CONTESTED DESIRES: CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUESThis programme considers the problematic legacy of European colonialism through artistic production, exchange and learning between artists, curators, museums and audiences across continents.
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ASSEMBLEASSEMBLE focuses on the rights of artists and the role of culture in supporting artists and communities with lived experience of displacement.
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(RE)GroundinG
(Re)Grounding is an urgent call to build solidarity towards environmental justice through artistic production and community exchange. This phase of (Re)Grounding journeys from Ukraine to Cyprus and the UK.
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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCEIn our central studios in Newcastle we regularly host artists in residence. We support artists whose practice aligns with our values and interests through partnership programmes and open calls.
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OPPORTUNITIES
We offer regular opportunities through residencies, commissions, collaborations, internships and partnerships. Click here to find out more
Images: Patrick Ziza, tracepace, 2025. Photo: Rayen Luna Solar | Elisabeth Efua Sutherland, work in progress. Photo: Fly Films UK | Andreas Mallouris, work in progress. Photo: Amelia Read | Green land and northern breeze, Paria Goodarzi, 2024 | Thaís Muniz, work in progress. Photo: Matt Denham | (Re)Grounding artists presentation at the Star & Shadow. Photo: Amelia Read | (Re)Grounding community meal, the NewBridge Project. Photo: Saya Rose Media | Bath, Kate Sweeney, 2024 | | Karolina Uskakovych, Common Ground, 2023. Photo: Saya Rose Media | CO2 Curtain, Alexandra Clod, 2023. Photo: Saya Rose Media |