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The Graduates will be the final exhibition presented at National Glass Centre before the building closes at the end of July 2026. The show will be a celebration of achievement, showcasing the artists who have studied at National Glass Centre and developed careers working with glass and ceramics.
Anyone who has graduated from the University of Sunderland’s BA(Hons), MA or PhD programmes at National Glass Centre from 1998 onwards can apply to show work in The Graduates.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September 2025.
Are you aged between 15-18 and interested in pursuing a career in the arts sector? Apply now to be a part of the Sunderland Culture 2025 creative work experience programme.
At Sunderland Culture, we are passionate about providing opportunities for young people with ambitions to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. Our Creative Work Experience programme provides an innovative insight into the cultural world and gives young people the opportunity to engage with professionals working directly in creative industries.
Over four days, you will experience what it’s like to be in a creative workplace. You will learn about working in the cultural sector as a freelance or employed professional. And you will learn more about the skills applicable to creative workplaces.
We are currently accepting applications for summer – Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 July 2025.
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We recognise the wealth of life experience, skills, ideas and knowledge that exists in our local communities, and the valuable contribution that volunteers can make to Sunderland Culture. Sunderland Culture is committed to providing meaningful, enjoyable and safe volunteer assignments of real value within clear and appropriate programmes of activities.
Applications to volunteer with Sunderland Culture are currently closed while we work through our waiting list. We regularly recruit new volunteers across our venues, so please check back regularly for updates.
If you are aged 13-25, you can become part of Sunderland Culture’s Young Leadership group, Celebrate Different Collective
Arts Centre Washington is seeking a dynamic and creative Project Facilitator to lead an exciting new community arts project titled “Our Freedom: Then and Now”. This project will explore the evolving concept of freedom, drawing inspiration from Simon Armitage’s poem “Freedom Road”, and will culminate in a multimedia performance and exhibition.
About the Role:
The facilitator will work closely with Arts Centre Washington’s regular community groups, engaging participants in creative workshops and discussions to explore personal and collective interpretations of freedom—past and present. The facilitator will help uncover themes and ideas that will shape the final artistic outcomes. The facilitator will have the support of arts centre staff and other freelance artists when developing ideas for the project.