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The BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design Student of the Year 2023 award recognises the overall performance, approach to studying and achievement of graduating students from the BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design Programme. The winner of this award is Robin Mclaughlin who "has fully engaged with all aspects of their studies from day one and will graduate with a […]

Congratulations to UAL Extended Diploma in Graphic Design student Rose Richardson, winner of The Governors Best in Show Award from our Middlesbrough Campus! The Governors' Award is given annually to the student who has the most impressive work. Their work is regarded as being the 'Best in Show.' Rose, from Stockton-on-Tees, was presented with this award because "she worked exceptionally […]

Faith Maddison is this years winner of the The Daniel Ross Fine Art Prize which recognises the student who has consistently excelled across all aspects of their studies during the three years of their programme. It bears the name of a student who excelled in everything he did during his time at The Northern School of Art. Faith was awarded […]

The Moments of Wow award is sponsored by our industry partner EPH Studios, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of themed installations for events, private parties, Film & TV, leisure, retail and hospitality. This is award highlights continuous stand-out work. Creating scenic construction or props that really do make people say “WOW.” This year it has been awarded […]

The Northern School of Art launches it's fourth edition of Perspectives in Art & Design, our scholarly activity research journal featuring the creative and academic research of students and staff. This years issue follows a successful second conference held this year at our Hartlepool campus centred around climate change.  The research papers included in this fourth edition reflect theoretical discourse […]

The Anjool Malde Photography Awards are a recognition of talent from our photography pathways. "The Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust, a UK registered charity, was set up to keep alive Anjool’s legacy of a kindred and enlivened spirit that lit up so many lives and inspired and helped others to make most of their talents. The Photography Award is an exciting […]

The Quality Manager and lecturer at The Northern School of Art's Middlesbrough campus, Amanda Smith, is also an acclaimed practising artist. When not at work Amanda channels her artistic energies into what she describes as her 'creative release' on her online platform Mandascat. Featuring a range of hand drawn original art, the venture has resulted in Amanda receiving commissions from […]

The Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation day in style. Here's a gallery of some joyful images from the day shared with the School's @thenorthernart Instagram page. Thanks to: @havefaitharts, @toocliqueyart, @liv_askwith_art, @kaxtln, @abbisgroovystudio, @wrightrosecostumes, @thenorthern_textiles, @northernartmodelmakingvfx, @thenorthern_acting, @thenorthern_fineart, @northerncostume2023 and @thenorthern_costume  

Level 4 BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design students have been working on a live brief with National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool to create a Tall Ships inspired exhibition. Students have produced a collection of costumes, for the public to try on and to be displayed! The exhibition 'A Day At The Seaside' takes place from 6th - […]

Stephen Lister has been awarded Acting Student of the year 2023. This award goes to the student who has produced the strongest work across different mediums. Staff commented that Stephen won the award because he has "grown and developed hugely over his three years of study.  His work has become more nuanced and considered.  This year he has worked across […]

Students from across The Northern School of Art’s creative degree and master’s courses celebrated their achievements in a series of graduation ceremonies staged in the beautiful surroundings of St Hilda’s church on Hartlepool’s Headland. The students were graduating from the School’s wide range of creative degree and master’s programmes on a day filled with happiness and emotion at ceremonies attended […]

New Blades 2023 is a specialist model making fair which allows students across the country to showcase their best work. BA (Hons) Model Making & Visual FX student Angus Mawer took part in this year’s show alongside fellow students Lewis King, Lorna James and Anthony Preece, we caught up with him to find out more about this years exhibition. Read […]

BA (Hons) Fine Art lecturers have recognised Ellie Cutmore as the winner of The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development 2023. This award is given to the student who has shown the most progress and development during their three academic years with us. It bears the name of Barbara Hackwood who was a much-loved member of staff at the […]

Graduate Elizabeth Marley is the recipient for this years BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design Student of the Year Award 2023 . This award recognises a high degree of commitment and professionalism throughout the degree programme. The Costume staff team commented that this student has "worked hard every day to push their skills and find resolves, but always with a […]

The Arc Award for Best Solo Show Award is presented annually to a student that has been selected by a panel of industry professionals organised through our education partner ARC, Stockton Arts Centre. Student Kaitlyn Maxfield has been presented with the award because: "The panel felt this student’s work was a really important piece of work. Looking at a story […]