new graduate award

The New Graduate Award supports ten fine art graduates from across our partner universities; Teesside University, The Northern School of Art, The University of Sunderland, Northumbria University and Newcastle University. The program bridges the gap from study to practicing artist, creating a talent pipeline. Connecting the artists with the wider scene in the North East through an intensive weekend of talks and field trips. This three month award is grounded in a residency with artists housed in Middlesbrough, Sunderland & Gateshead with studio partners.

This year’s NGA includes artists: Bethany Dallas // Carl Truscott // Charlotte Baldwin-Hay // Clare Massey // Elen Murgasova // Elliot Kitchener // Faye Magkanari // Lauren Shilling // Lily-Grace Dawson // Zaeemah Bashir

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Featured Artwork by Charlotte Baldwin Hay, Elliot Kitchener and Faye Magkanari