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MA student and BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate Kate Oakey has showcased her skills in two exhibitions this term. Featuring her work in fellow student exhibition 'In a Barbie World: A Visual Arts Exhibition' curated by fellow postgrad Liv Askwith and a series of graphite works to the Northern Art Gala. It's safe to say it's been a busy start to […]

Students on our Fine Art, Photography and Textiles degree programmes jetted off to Barcelona this month, a wonderful start to the term visiting the cultural capital to gather references and research for their upcoming projects. Students explored historical sites and creative institutions such as the Joan Miró Foundation, Fundació Antoni Tàpies Foundation, MACBA Museum of Contemporary Art Barcelona and the Picasso Museum. […]

MA student Michelle Brown a.k.a Mitsi B Kral, 54 years old from Brighton, is exhibiting at The Bis, Hartlepool as part of The Northern Art Gala, a creative multi-venue showcase rolled out across the Tees Valley. Her work explores and seeks to overcome personal experiences focusing on 'a cathartic release of emotions through the process of Intuitive painting and the […]

Mature student Jo Forbes, currently undertaking her Fine Art degree with us at our Hartlepool Campus, had her first solo show 'Rotation' this month at Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery! This is her first solo show after participating in open exhibitions at Redcar Palace Hub and Pineapple Black. Her exhibition includes work from her last university module 'Research and 'Preparation', the […]

Some of students and graduates from The Northern School of Art have been sharing their experiences of working behind the scenes on a major new feature film shot in the North-East last year. Jackdaw, a new action thriller directed by Jamie Childs, who has worked on the likes of ‘The Sandman’ and ‘His Dark Materials’, and featuring actors Oliver Jackson-Cohen, […]

The success of an acclaimed prop supply business run by graduates from The Northern School of Art was the focus of a recent news article in the national media. EPH Creative, which is the UK's leading supplier of props, furniture and foliage for hire for events, occasions and live activations, was set up by School alumni and business partners Rosie […]

MA student Robin will be exhibiting his work at Kirkleatham Museum from January to June this year as part of the second instalment of The Northern Art Gala, a creative multi-venue showcase from our postgraduate students. Finishing textiles at degree-level winning the 'Student of the Year Award 2023' Robin has taken the next step in his practice with his MA […]

First year film students on our UAL Extended Diploma in Film & TV Production have just finished their live brief projects working directly with local businesses to create commercial films, this is the third year of the project which introduces students to the skills and requirements of working in their chosen field. Lecturer Kat commented; "Each year we have worked […]

The Northern Art Gala, a series of exhibitions showcasing an exciting range of creative talent from The Northern School of Art‘s postgraduate art and design students is in it's second year. Taking place across leading Tees Valley galleries and museums this years artworks and installations can be found at Pineapple Black, The Bis, ARC Stockton, The Bank and Kirkleatham Museum, […]

BA (Hons) Animation Lecturers Steve Lawson and Theo Scott had the brilliant opportunity to take part in a two-day development programme with the Aardman Academy. In his own words Lecturer Steve Lawson describes taking part in the programme which took him and Theo to the Aardman studios in Bristol. Read on to find out more: Tell us about the Aardman […]

The first production of 2024 by The  Northern School of Art's Stage and Screen faculty students is a dark, political comedy with a brilliant soundtrack. Rehearsals are well under way for No Particular Order by Joel Tan, which is set over the course of three hundred years and explores the impact of a despot coming to power on citizen’s lives, […]

Acting student's on our UAL Diploma have been working on their Verbatim Theatre project, working with Producer Jonah York they developed a series of pieces based on areas of interest to each student. Verbatim is a form of documentary performance that uses real life events, people and experiences as inspiration for the performance. Course leader Gavin Bell said "Students gathered […]

We caught up with UAL Extended Diploma in Film and TV Production student Tishe Otedola who has recently had her production "Anchor" featured on Letterboxd. This accomplishment has lead to her entering film festivals such as Lift-Off Film Festival and reflect on the progress she has made since starting her diploma. We caught up with her to find out more […]

BA (Hons) Production Design for Stage & Screen student Megan Anderson has secured a role with creative course partners EPH Creative. EPH is a prop and event hire company offering "a full range of design and build services, taking ideas from initial concept right through to production and manufacture." Employing a skilled team of designers and makers at their production facility, […]

UAL Extended Diploma in Photography students Ruby Clarkson and Iris Raine have been featured in this years Stirling Photography Festival publication. The festival aims to foster community and "to develop skills, create opportunities, and build relationships through a series of events, workshops, and exhibitions." Speaking of the festival and why they chose to submit Ruby and Iris commented, "The Stirling […]