Established in 2017, Middlesbrough Art Week delivers artist commissions, exhibitions, public realm interventions, professional development programmes, and creative engagement activities that connect artists with diverse audiences across the region.
The organisation works with emerging, mid-career, and established artists, supporting the development of new work while creating opportunities for public participation and cultural engagement. Through programmes like FORGED, Middlesbrough Art Week has developed expertise in commissioning and delivering public art, working in partnership with local authorities, cultural organisations, businesses, community groups, and educational institutions.
The organisation serves artists, residents, visitors, cultural organisations, public sector partners, and the wider creative economy. Its work aims to strengthen the cultural profile of the Tees Valley, increase access to high-quality contemporary art, support creative talent, and contribute to place-making, regeneration, and economic development across the region.
