North East Emerging Artist Award
Your chance to explore work from emerging and early career artists in or from the region. See the pieces from 2026's three finalists and vote for your favourite from this year's shortlisted artists.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Explore David Kenney's The Vanbrugh Perspective in the West Wing arcades, discover Joanna Manousis's Dust and Diamonds in the Basement and see Wilfred Sears's The Seaton Stones across the site.
A collaboration between curator, Matthew Jarratt and Seaton Delaval Hall, the NE Emerging Artist Award takes inspiration from the hall’s long-standing history of supporting and encouraging emerging creative talent. The award aims to showcase site specific contemporary art in an historic context.
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