North East art lovers, LEGO fans and champions of creativity – Wey Aye LEGO Man is back for 2027!
Returning to One Strawberry Lane in Newcastle for its fourth annual exhibition, Wey Aye LEGO Man continues to grow from a small creative idea into an award-winning celebration of neurodivergent photography, imagination and inclusion.
But in 2027, we’re looking at the bigger picture.
After another fantastic exhibition in 2026, this year is about taking Wey Aye LEGO Man beyond the exhibition walls – getting more people involved, exploring new places, developing new photography skills and giving even more neurodivergent artists the opportunity to see their creativity celebrated.
📸 One tiny minifigure. A whole world of possibilities.
🏆 From an Idea to an Award-Winning Exhibition
Wey Aye LEGO Man began in 2024, with its first exhibition held at Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle.
The idea was simple: put LEGO minifigures into the hands of neurodivergent photographers and see the world from a completely different perspective.
LEGO minifigures can provide an accessible and playful way to create characters, tell stories and express ideas. For photographers who may not feel comfortable being in front of the camera themselves, the minifigure can become the star – placed in unusual situations, taken on adventures and photographed against the backdrop of the real world.
What began as a small exhibition quickly grew.
In 2025, Wey Aye LEGO Man moved to One Strawberry Lane, raising £1,909.65 through its silent auction and going on to win the Creative Arts Award at the 2025 Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
In 2026, the exhibition returned bigger and more ambitious than ever, bringing together LEGO photography by neurodivergent artists alongside customised minifigures and large-scale LEGO-inspired artwork created by professional artists.
Now, in 2027, the adventure continues.
🌍 What’s New for 2027?
This year, Wey Aye LEGO Man is all about expanding the world around the minifigure.
Throughout the year, our photographers have been getting out and about, taking LEGO minifigures beyond the studio and into the streets and landmarks of Newcastle.
Our LEGO Photography Walkabouts encourage photographers to explore their surroundings, discover unusual perspectives and transform familiar places into miniature worlds.
From the Quayside and Newcastle’s iconic landmarks to unexpected corners of the city, our photographers are proving that you don’t need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find an adventure.
Sometimes, you just need a minifigure and a camera.
📸 Neurodivergent Photographers at the Heart of It
The most important part of Wey Aye LEGO Man has always been the people behind the camera.
The 2027 exhibition will once again shine a spotlight on photography created by neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities, providing a professional platform where their work can be seen, valued and celebrated.
Our photographers experiment with an ever-growing range of creative techniques – from macro photography and dramatic high-speed splashes to long-exposure light painting, colourful pop-art-inspired images and outdoor photography.
There are no rules about what a LEGO photograph should look like.
Every photographer brings their own interests, humour, imagination and perspective – and that’s exactly what makes Wey Aye LEGO Man so special.
🧍 Create Your Own LEGO Man for 2027!
Fancy putting your own creative stamp on Wey Aye LEGO Man?
For our 2027 exhibition, we’re inviting artists and creative people to sign up to receive their very own customisable LEGO Man statue and transform it into a unique work of art for the exhibition.
Simply register your interest, and a LEGO Man statue will be sent to you in the post in January 2027, giving you plenty of time to unleash your creativity and bring your design to life before the exhibition in May.
Paint it. Decorate it. Reinvent it. Make it completely your own!
Whether your finished LEGO Man is colourful, quirky, thought-provoking or completely unexpected, we want to see your imagination run wild. Your completed creation will then become part of the Wey Aye LEGO Man 2027 exhibition at One Strawberry Lane in Newcastle, where it will be proudly displayed for visitors to enjoy.
👉 Want to take part? Sign up your interest here for the chance to receive a customisable LEGO Man statue in January 2027 and become one of our exhibiting artists!
🤝 Growing Our Creative Community
Wey Aye LEGO Man has never been about just one group of artists.
Over the years, the exhibition has brought together neurodivergent photographers, people with learning disabilities, schools, community organisations, professional artists and creative groups from across the North East and beyond.
For 2027, we want that community to grow even further.
We want to discover new photographers, welcome new organisations and create more opportunities for neurodivergent artists to get involved – whether they’re experienced photographers or picking up a camera for the very first time.
Because sometimes all it takes is one shared interest to bring people together.
And for us, that shared interest happens to be LEGO.
💡 More Than Just LEGO
At first glance, Wey Aye LEGO Man might look like an exhibition about LEGO minifigures.
Look a little closer, and you’ll discover something much bigger.
It’s about creativity.
It’s about confidence.
It’s about developing new skills.
It’s about meeting people and exploring new places.
And it’s about giving neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities a platform where their creativity isn’t simply included – it’s the main attraction.
LEGO becomes a tool for storytelling and a way of seeing familiar places from completely new perspectives.
A tiny figure can tell a big story.
🎉 Join Us for Wey Aye LEGO Man 2027
In May 2027, we’ll bring all of these miniature adventures together under one roof at One Strawberry Lane in Newcastle.
Visitors will be able to explore a brand-new collection of imaginative LEGO photography, discover the stories and personalities of the photographers behind the images, and see our fantastic collection of customised LEGO Man statues created especially for the exhibition.
And, of course, we’ll be kicking everything off with another fantastic opening celebration.
Expect creativity, photography, minifigures and plenty of surprises as we celebrate another year of Wey Aye LEGO Man.
Whether you’re a neurodivergent artist, a photography enthusiast, a LEGO fan or simply someone who enjoys seeing the world a little differently – we’d love you to be part of it.
📍 Event Details
Location: One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne
Opening Party: Friday 14 May 2027, 5pm–7pm
Children’s Activity Morning: Saturday 15th May 10am to 12noon
Exhibition: Monday 17th to Thursday 20th May 9:30am to 4pm
Admission: Free
📱 Be Part of the Story – #WeyAyeLegoMan
Wey Aye LEGO Man continues to grow because of the incredible people who take part, collaborate with us and support the project.
If you’re a neurodivergent artist interested in showcasing your LEGO-themed photography, we’d love to hear from you.
Or, if you’d like to create something completely different, sign up for the chance to receive your own customisable LEGO Man statue in January 2027 and transform it into an original artwork to feature in the exhibition.
You can also follow the adventure and share your own LEGO-inspired creativity using #WeyAyeLegoMan.
🚀 The Adventure Continues…
From our first exhibition at Ouseburn Farm in 2024 to an award-winning annual exhibition bringing together creative people from across the UK, Wey Aye LEGO Man has come a long way.
But we’re only getting started.
In 2027, we’re continuing to explore.
Continuing to experiment.
Continuing to welcome new photographers and artists.
And continuing to prove that sometimes the biggest ideas can come from the smallest figures.
Wey Aye LEGO Man 2027.
A bigger picture. A growing community. A whole new world of miniature adventures.
And, as always… it’s going to be purely belta. 🙌
🌟 Proudly Supported by Ngage NE Ltd
Wey Aye LEGO Man is an initiative created by Ngage NE Ltd, part of New Beginnings NE Ltd. Through creative, social and community projects, Ngage NE Ltd provides opportunities for neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities to develop skills, build connections, express themselves and play an active role in their communities.
Wey Aye LEGO Man is one part of that mission – using creativity, photography and a shared love of LEGO to show what can happen when everyone is given the opportunity to shine.
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- Wey Aye LEGO Man Wins Prestigious 3rd Sector Care Award for Creative Arts!
- Wey Aye LEGO Man 2025: Transforming LEGO in the Heart of Newcastle
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