What's on

There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!

What's on today? What's on this week?

E.g., 18/09/2019
E.g., 18/09/2019
Introducing Fused Glass

Introducing Fused Glass

12/05/2019 to 30/11/2019
One day course suitable for beginners and intermediate learners. Design and make your own decorative glass pieces using this kiln glass technique. You will be shown how to cut glass and learn about...
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Journeys

Journeys

05/07/2019 to 06/10/2019
Painted reliefs by Kevin Petrie Research Gallery Exhibition   Kevin Petrie is Head of the School of Art & Design at the University of Sunderland. He is also Professor of Glass and Ceramics and...
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Health Walks, Hylton Dene

15/07/2019 to 30/09/2019
Join us every Monday night until September for Health Walks in the dene! Explore this natural hidden treasure with friendly faces and lots of laughs! A great way to enjoy the summer evenings and get...
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Journeys Drawn: Images from the refugee crisis

Journeys Drawn: Illustration from the refugee crisis

20/07/2019 to 22/09/2019
A rare opportunity to see the UK’s first exhibition to explore the refugee crisis through illustration. The exhibition features 40 multi -media works by 12 contemporary artists, two of whom are...
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Elmer in Sunderland

21/08/2019 to 01/11/2019
THE GREAT NORTH PARADE Elmer's Great North Parade is the follow up to the highly successful Great North Snowdogs trail held in 2016. The free art trail in support of St Oswald's Hospice arrives in...
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The Flow Country

The Flow Country

24/08/2019 to 20/10/2019
Discover the Flow Country — one of Europe’s last wild places! This vast peatland landscape in the far north of Scotland is a special place for wildlife and also plays a key role in defending us...
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Tim Mitchell: Product

31/08/2019 to 03/11/2019
An exhibition tracing the birth and death of our clothes through two bodies of photographic artwork. Created over an entire decade, the combined work traces the origins of fashion at Paris Fashion...
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Skills and Techniques

Skills and Techniques

01/09/2019 to 30/09/2019
Artists and designers often develop and master specific skills and techniques. This exhibition presents the work of world-leading practitioners specialising in a range of glass and ceramic techniques...
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