East Gallery occupies Cavendish House on St Andrews Street in Norwich, operating as the exhibition space for Norwich University of the Arts. The gallery sits within the university’s campus, serving as a platform for contemporary art and student work. St Andrews Street runs through the heart of Norwich’s cultural quarter, positioning the gallery within easy walking distance of the city centre and other heritage sites.
The gallery programme reflects the university’s creative teaching and research, with rotating exhibitions that showcase work across painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and digital media. As a university-run space, East Gallery balances professional curatorial standards with an emphasis on emerging practitioners and experimental practice. Visitors can explore the galleries during opening hours, with the venue offering an insight into Norwich’s ongoing role as a centre for art education and contemporary visual culture.