There’s an art exhibition in Newcastle dedicated entirely to the Greggs festive bake Artwork is being shown at a gallery in Newcastle for a week, and can also be viewed online

An art exhibition dedicated entirely to the Greggs festive bake is being launched in its spiritual home of Newcastle.

Yes, this is a real thing.

Geordie agency Jump has opened a studio where it will display pieces created by dozens of artists for a full week.

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The artwork includes “embroidery, screenprint, watercolours, collage and more” and is also available to view online, on a dedicated website.

Card sales will support people in need

The agency said: “The Great Festive Bake Exhibition is a fun and festive fan project that celebrates the Greggs festive bake.

“We at Jemp love all things Greggs but most of all, the festive bake. Using it as an inspiration for artists in the North East and beyond, the pieces featured in the gallery give this humble pasty the recognition it deserves.

“From 30 November to 6 December, we will be showcasing a selection of work that has been submitted to The Great Festive Bake Exhibition.

“Christmas cards with artists’ work featured on them will also be available to purchase with proceeds going to the Greggs Foundation, which provides grants to organisations that support those in need in the local community.”

Here are some of the artistic efforts going on display…

Rembrandt Pasty, by Joel Davidson

Anatomy of a Greggs’ Festive Bake, by Erin McDougle

‘Tis the Season, by Hannah Fawcett

My Pasties Bring All the Queens to the Yard, by Adrian Martin

Festive Institutions, by Amy Warmington

A Christmas Pasty Time, by Jordan Robertson

The Greggs Clause, by Colin McCalmont

Greggs released the ever-popular festive bake back to its stores on 8 November, and they will remain throughout the Christmas period.

The pastry pocket contains pieces of chicken breast, sage and onion stuffing, and bacon in a creamy sage and cranberry sauce, and is topped with a crunchy crumb coating.

They cost £1.50, and are just one of a number of festive items on Greggs’ menu, including pigs in blanket pots and a salted caramel latte.