SEAD Autumn Event

Join the NSEAD London & South-East Art & Design (SEAD) Network Group for their Autumn event, which will focus on the subject, 'Critique - the purpose & process of critical review'.

Using DON’T KILL THE ART SCHOOL (the documentary film about the Slade School of Fine Art) as context, participants will be encouraged to explore approaches to critique and critical review. This event aims to develop critical practice and the management of approaches and the pedagogy of critique.

There is no cost for attending. Please email Ged Gast gedgast@nsead.org to secure a place. There are limited spaces for this event - places will be allocated in order of receipt.

Please note this is a Sunday event, to give members who have been unable to attend on Saturdays an additional option. The SEAD organisers will take soundings about the alternative day: they aim to listen, and be flexible and responsive to your thoughts.

Autumn Gathering 2025 X Artist + Educator Conference

NSEAD are pleased to be working in collaboration with The Northern School of Art & The Northern Festival of Illustration to bring this year’s autumn gathering to the Artist + Educator Conference at Hartlepool Art Gallery on Tuesday 21 October 2025.

This conference provides a fantastic opportunity for NSEAD members to connect with other art educators and creative practitioners from all levels of education, to explore how diverse cultural perspectives shape and enrich creative teaching practices. Through keynote talks and hands-on workshops, participants will examine innovative pedagogical approaches that transcend borders and foster intercultural understanding, exploring the theme 'diversifying the creative curriculum'.

Follow the booking link to find out more about the conference and event programme.

Venue: Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7EQ

Tickets: £5 + booking fee

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NSEAD Awards 2026

The NSEAD Awards will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Nominations open 3 November 2025 and more details will be announced soon. To receive updates directly to your inbox, subscribe to the NSEAD Awards 2026 newsletter.