Fine Art graduates receive coveted award
Two Fine Art graduates from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 New Graduate Award, presented in collaboration with Middlesbrough Art Week.
Two Fine Art graduates from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 New Graduate Award, presented in collaboration with Middlesbrough Art Week.
The new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle, titled "Belonging," explores the sense of connection artists have to the North East region. Curated by Northumbria University student Ella Nixon, the exhibition focuses on women artists and their contributions to the local arts scene. Entry is free.
Northumbria University has formed partnerships with Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums and Live Theatre to enhance the cultural and creative industries in the North East. These collaborations aim to address key challenges, promote health and wellbeing through arts participation, and provide real-world learning opportunities for students.
One of the most varied and exciting events in the North East’s cultural calendar is set to return this year, as Northumbria University announces details of its 2024 Degree Shows.
As fans prepare for the 2024 World Snooker Championship to get under way this weekend, a new exhibition has been staged at Northumbria University to celebrate the life of a multiple snooker and billiards world champion and one of the most inspirational sportswomen of her generation.
An exhibition of art created by individuals with sleep disorders will be on display at Newcastle City Library to raise awareness for World Sleep Day. The exhibition aims to explore the importance of sleep and invites attendees to share their own experiences. Workshops and talks are also scheduled.
In an article written for The Conversation*, Nicky Grimaldi , Assistant Professor of Arts at Northumbria University discusses the idea of conserving originality and how the additions of the restorer can lend an interesting element to a painting’s story.
Bafta-nominated writer-director Clio Barnard has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Members of the public are being invited to share their experiences of sleep, and find out more about the experiences of others, during an art workshop and exhibition next month.
Two of Northumbria University’s Fine Art graduates are being supported by the New Graduate Award scheme developed and hosted by Middlesbrough Art Week (MAW).
A painting of two daughters from one of the North East’s most well-known families has been brought back to life – with some surprising discoveries made in the process by art conservation experts from Northumbria University.
Holly Smith, a Fine Art graduate of Northumbria University, was one of 12 final-year students to win the Freelands Painting Prize and is now preparing to exhibit her work in London.
Two graduates, Jai Mistry and Helen Wat, topped their respective categories in the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, an international scheme that recognises and rewards budding designers who propose creative solutions for tackling key social, environmental and economic issues.
Northumbria School of Design excelled once again in London at New Designers 2023, which recognises rising stars whose unique work highlights key themes such as sustainability, mental health, diversity and other vital areas of responsible design.
Northumbria University academic and artist Paul Dolan is working with engineers and former mining community members to create unique artwork for an upcoming exhibition.
Young people from across the North East aged 13 to 16 are being given the chance to experience art and design activities at Northumbria University as part of the National Saturday Club programme.
In an article originally written for The Conversation, Dr Rosie Everett, lecturer in Forensic Science at Northumbria in collaboration with Benjamin Gearey & Maureen O'Connor from University College Cork, discuss the roles that peatlands have played in our history and how they might be part of the key to our future.
A Northumbria University lecturer, who is also an award-winning playwright and radio dramatist, is preparing for his latest play to be aired on BBC Radio 4.
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