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Niki Widynska – Freelance Artist

Niki Widynska – Freelance Artist

by Connor Thompson | Jul 14, 2026 | Alumni Profiles, Fine Art Alumni

Since graduating from the BA Fine Art course, I have progressed to studying an MA in Arts Practice at The Northern School of Art. Alongside my postgraduate studies, I have taken part in a range of exciting opportunities, including exhibiting at the Heritage Gallery...
Alison Lyons – Costume Supervisor

Alison Lyons – Costume Supervisor

by Connor Thompson | Jul 2, 2026 | Alumni Profiles, Costume Alumni

Since graduating in 2011, I have been working in costume for the Film and TV industry, starting as a trainee on the ITV show, ‘Vera’, and more recently as Principal Supervisor on the new adaptation of ’Sense & Sensibility’. I have always had a particular love of...
Charly Mupenga – Independent Artist and Studio Founder

Charly Mupenga – Independent Artist and Studio Founder

by Connor Thompson | Jul 1, 2026 | Alumni Profiles, Fine Art Alumni

Since leaving the Northern School of Art, Charly Mupenga has opened his own painting studio to focus on and refine his practice. He continues to create large-scale murals and marble-effect pieces for private clients while regularly participating in art projects and...
Hannah Postlethwaite – Set Designer

Hannah Postlethwaite – Set Designer

by Connor Thompson | Jun 29, 2026 | Alumni Profiles, Set Design Alumni

Since graduating from The Northern School of Art in 2018, I have achieved my dream career as a Set designer, specialising in Opera. For my final project in my 3rd year, I designed my first opera, ‘La Boheme’. Since then, I have designed several large-scale...
Leigh Telford – Deputy Head of Wardrobe – Hamilton, West End

Leigh Telford – Deputy Head of Wardrobe – Hamilton, West End

by Connor Thompson | Jun 29, 2026 | Alumni Profiles, Costume Alumni

I’ve been so lucky that my time at the NSOA has led me to build a wealth of experience in the world of costume, whether it be musical theatre, live performance, television or freelance. Since leaving the school, I primarily worked as a local dresser at Sunderland...
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