CREATIVE PARTNERS
We work with a diverse network of creative, cultural and industry partners to enrich learning, create opportunities and support the next generation of creative talent.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
AARDMAN ACADEMY
FEDERATION OF DRAMA SCHOOLS
THE NORTHERN FESTIVAL OF ILLUSTRATION
THE NORTHERN STUDIOS
A-Z LIST OF PARTNERS
I LOVE WALLPAPER
COURSE ASSOCIATION - TEXTILES AND SURFACE DESIGN
I Love Wallpaper is a UK-based, family-run home and interior design retailer specializing in stylish, affordable wallpaper, wall murals, and decorating supplies. Established in 1993, the company operates a large e-commerce platform alongside brick-and-mortar stores, including a flagship location in Hartlepool.
INTERACT FESTIVAL
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, COSTUME INTERPRETATION WITH DESIGN, FILM, TV AND THEATRE PRODUCTION, DIRECTING AND THEATRE MAKING
The InterAct Festival is an annual, multi-day theatre showcase hosted at ARC Stockton. It celebrates emerging and graduating talent from The Northern School of Art, featuring original works, contemporary theatre, and film performances.
JADED LONDON
COURSE ASSOCIATION - FASHION
Jaded London is a UK-based, trend-led streetwear brand founded by siblings Jade and Grant Goulden in 2013. Renowned for its bold prints, Y2K aesthetics, and festival-ready looks, the label is popular for signature items like parachute cargo pants and oversized denim.
KIRKLEATHAM MUSEUM
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CURATION
Kirkleatham Museum is the local heritage museum for the borough of Redcar and Cleveland, located in a magnificent 1709 Queen Anne building in Redcar, North Yorkshire. It houses over 30,000 artifacts and offers free admission, serving as a hub for local history, art, and family activities.
KODAK
COURSE ASSOCIATION - FILM, TV AND THEATRE PRODUCTION
Kodak is an American public company that produces various products related to its historic basis in film photography.
LUST HOME
COURSE ASSOCIATION - TEXTILES AND SURFACE DESIGN
Lust Home is a British online home decor brand that specializes in bold, colorful, and maximalist interior design products. They are best known for their original, in-house designed wallpapers, eco-conscious paints, and vibrant home accessories like cushions.
MOVING PARTS ARTS
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, COSTUME WITH INTERPRETATION DESIGN, SET DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, DIRECTING AND THEATRE MAKING
Moving Parts Arts brings North East of England people together through arts, celebration and creativity.
Moving Parts Arts is an award winning arts and community development organisation founded in 2017. Their week-long puppet festival, dynamic outreach projects and participatory community events engage 20,000 people a year.
MR X STITCH
COURSE ASSOCIATION - TEXTILES AND SURFACE DESIGN
Mr X Stitch is a platform dedicated to modernizing needlecraft, challenging traditional perceptions of embroidery, and showcasing innovative textile art from around the world.
MUSEUM OF HARTLEPOOL
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CURATION, CREATIVE PRACTICE
The Museum of Hartlepool is a free local heritage museum that explores the town's history from the Bronze Age to the present day.
NATIONAL TRUST UK
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CURATION
The National Trust is Europe's largest conservation charity, dedicated to preserving historic places, green spaces, and natural landscapes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It protects hundreds of historic houses, coastlines, and nature reserves, ensuring they are conserved for everyone to enjoy.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY, HARTLEPOOL
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CURATION
The North East's Premier Maritime Attraction, home of the oldest warship afloat in Europe, HMS Trincomalee.
NOBROW
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ILLUSTRATION FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
Nobrow is an independent publishing house and creative studio based in London, UK. It is globally renowned for producing high-quality graphic novels, comics, and illustrated children's books.
NORTH EAST SCREEN
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, COSTUME INTERPRETATION WITH DESIGN, FILM, TV AND THEATRE PRODUCTION, MODELMAKING AND PROPS, SET DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, FILMMAKING
North East Screen is the screen industries development agency for North East England. They support the growth of a world-class, sustainable production sector in the region.
THE NORTHERN FESTIVAL OF ILLUSTRATION
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ANIMATION, ILLUSTRATION FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
The Northern Festival of Illustration is a major biennial arts event based in Hartlepool, UK, that celebrates global visual storytelling. Supported by The Northern School of Art, the festival showcases comics, animation, storybooks, and digital narratives through international exhibitions, workshops, and industry events
ORBITAL FX
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN, COSTUME INTERPRETATION WITH DESIGN, FILM, TV AND THEATRE PRODUCTION, MODELMAKING AND PROPS, SET DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN,
Orbital FX is a specialized prop-making and costume design company based in the North East of England. They blend advanced engineering with creative artistry to build high-end props for film, television, and global live events.
PINK-COLLAR GALLERY
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CURATION
The Pink-Collar Gallery is an innovative, community-focused art organization and Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Sunderland, North East England. It is dedicated to promoting equality, amplifying underrepresented voices, and showcasing the work of working-class artists
PLATFORM-A
COURSE ASSOCIATION - FINE ART, CREATIVE PRACTICE,
Platform A is a prominent contemporary art gallery located at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) in nearby Middlesbrough. It frequently showcases works highlighting industrial heritage and regional artists.
PRESTON PARK MUSEUM
COURSE ASSOCIATION - ART, CULTURE AND CREATION
Preston Park Museum is a major cultural and historical attraction in Stockton-on-Tees, England, set within 100 acres of parkland along the River Tees. The museum is famous for its replica Victorian street, historical galleries, and the elegant 19th-century Preston Hall.
PROTO
COURSE ASSOCIATION - FILM, TV AND THEATRE PRODUCTION, SET DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Advanced Media Production is very close to virtual production, an innovative film-making technique, blends digital technologies such as LED walls, game engines, 5G interconnectable features and motion capture with live actors to create seamless scenes. This breakthrough not only offers flexibility to filmmakers but also reduces traditional costs associated with equipment transportation and shortens production times. AMP at PROTO brings this game-changing technology to the heart of the North East, empowering local creatives to explore new horizons.
proto.co.uk/advanced-media-productions