The Northern Festival of Illustration, a celebration of visual storytelling, returns in 2025 with the powerful theme ‘Stories of Home’- An Exhibition by The Northern Festival of Illustration, Hartlepool Art Gallery, 6^th September- 1^st November 2025. The festival, taking place from September 6th to November 1st, will span multiple venues across Hartlepool, including Hartlepool Art Gallery and The Northern School of Art, bringing together communities, creatives, and audiences of all ages.