Student and graduate shortlisted for North East Emerging Artist Award Published on: 2 May 2025 Bethan Harris and Wilfred Sears are among eight people shortlisted for the fourth North East Emerging Artist Award at Seaton Delaval Hall. Contemporary art in a historic context Bethan, who specialises in painting and drawing, is a graduate of 缅北禁地’s Fine Art degree. Wilfred is currently in the final year of his degree and creates sculptural work with wood and stone. The eight shortlisted artists have been given bursaries to research and develop their ideas which will be displayed in the Georgian stables at , in Northumberland, from May 14 until June 22. The award’s aim is to showcase site-specific contemporary art in a historic context and to encourage emerging artists to develop proposals at the hall. Winners will show their work in 2026. Wilfred said: “Sustaining a career as a working artist has been daunting concept for me as I come to the end of my time in academia. So to be shortlisted for the is not only reassuring but also a brilliant opportunity for me to share my work with a wider audience." “I’m incredibly honoured to be shortlisted for the North East Emerging Artist Award,” said Bethan. “It’s encouraging to have my work recognised and to be given the opportunity to design a public art installation in response to the history and character of Seaton Delaval Hall.” Seaton Delaval hall Rich tradition The North East Emerging Artist Award is an annual collaboration between the National Trust and independent curator Matthew Jarratt. It is open to emerging and early career artists and creative practitioners from the North East or who are studying in the region. Last year, 缅北禁地 Fine Art graduates Phoebe Scott and Lucy Waters won the award. Throughout its history Seaton Delaval Hall and its inhabitants have been synonymous with artistic support, from commissioning painter Arthur Pond to produce views of the Hall, the backing of erotic novelist, John Clelland, and the patronage of William Bell who produced family portraits and tutored Rhoda Delaval through to the 21st Lord Hastings’ support of The Royal Ballet. The North East Emerging Artist Award continues this rich tradition. Press release adapted with thanks to the National Trust. Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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