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Walls and doors emerge onsite!
Phase Two of our Redevelopment is going excellently, and all to schedule. We are starting to see the skeletons of the new spaces emerge, take a look at what will be the space to host Dan Klein, Alan J. Poole Private Collection: And here is the Long Gallery space, which is along the balcony leading up to the Pod meeting room: Our Learning Spaces…
Read our blogJames Bustard new Director of NGC
New director casts a clear vision for National Glass Centre THE challenging economic climate we’re living in has seen government ministers making tough decisions on how best to prioritise the nation’s budget and balance the books. So it was inevitable that the arts sector would also be facing cuts this year. Across the UK, theatres…
Beyond Traditions
Beyond Traditions until 9 October AS a decision on the region’s joint bid to achieve World Heritage Status for the twin Anglo Saxon Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow draws closer - an exhibition celebrating an ancient writing technique associated with the site opens to the public. ‘Beyond Traditions’ highlights the skill and precision of…
Tiny Tweeties at NGC
MINI-MUSIC MAKERS ADD A TOUCH OF GLASS WITH NEW SESSIONS Tots from the North side of Sunderland will soon have the opportunity to turn tuneful, as early years development specialists Tiny Tweeties bring their unique brand of fun-packed learning through music to the National Glass Centre from September. Tiny Tweeties will provide music-filled sessions…
New exhibition: Songs of the Sea
Songs of the Sea 21 July- 30 October Preview: Thursday 21 July, 6-8pm Laura Belém, Susan Collins, Johanna Keimeyer, Richard Marquis, Luca Pucci, Anna Welsh and Robert Ord Page Focusing on the sea as a metaphor for storytelling, this exhibition explores remarkable stories of personal experiences of the sea, both real and mythical, through contemporary…
- Arts Council England
- Sunderland City Council
- University of Sunderland
- Positive About Disabled People
- Lottery Funded
- Northern Rock Foundation
- VAQUAS
