Spanning disciplines from fine art to graphic design, illustration and more, the annual degree shows at the region’s universities highlight the wealth of creative talent developed here in the North East.
Catch work by the North East's newest artists at this year's degree shows across the region.
In this season
Past events
Newcastle University Architecture, Planning & Landscape Degree Show 2026: Encountering Now
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
Preview 12 June, 5.30pm (Architecture Building)
Farrell Centre
University of Sunderland BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree Show
Mon – Sat, 10am – 5pm
Preview 5 June, 5pm
Priestman Gallery
Newcastle College University Centre Digital and Creative Industries Degree Show 2026
Sat – Mon, 12 – 5pm
Preview 29 May, 5 – 8pm
Newcastle Contemporary Art
Northern School of Art Degree Show 2026
Mon – Thu, 10am – 7pm; Friday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Preview 28 May, 5 – 9pm
The Northern School of Art
Newcastle University BA Fine Art Degree Show 2026
Mon – Sat, 10am – 5pm
Preview 22 May, 6 – 9pm
Hatton Gallery
Northumbria University BA Fine Art Degree Show 2026
Wed – Sun, 10am – 6pm
Preview 21 May, 3 – 8.30pm
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Teesside University BA Fine Art Degree Show
Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm
Preview 12 May, 5 – 8pm
Teesside University