Have you visited the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition – Laura Lancaster: My Echo, My Shadow?

To access the gallery head around the righthand side of National Glass Centre.

Find out more: sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/laura-l…

Photos: Colin Davison

Read Sunderland Echo’s feature on Jeremy Deller’s iconic ‘The Battle of Orgreave’ film produced by Mike Figgis coming to NGCA Collection Space from 18 June to mark the 40th anniversary of the infamous battle.

sunderlandecho.com/retro/sunderla…

Our Glass World exhibition has now been extended until 29 May!

If you haven’t seen it already make sure to pay us a visit.

Image credit: Metamorphosis 45, 2001, Peter Bremers. Presented by Hans and Nicola Eggerstedt, with Art Fund support. Photo: David Williams

Our Little Artist Drop In sessions return tomorrow morning – come along from 10-11.30am.

Explore themes of art, colour, touch & imagination – designed to support your toddler to play, make, think & do. Sessions are free, fun & tailored to support early learning & exploration.

Looking for something to do today?

We’re open from 10am and have our free daily glass making demonstrations running throughout the day!

Experience the heat of our 1000 degree furnace and watch our expert glass making team craft stunning pieces before your eyes.

Explore National Glass Centre with our Adventure Backpacks which are packed full of fun investigatory activities including a set of Activity Cards. We also have individually tailored SEND Adventure Backpacks for visitors with additional needs. They are free to use for ages 4+.

Visit us and enjoy one of the many free activities we have on offer, including our family trails, our activity backpack as well as lots of colouring sheets, hands on activities and more.

Find out more: sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/nat…

If you are visiting NGCA or the National Glass Centre this half term make sure to pick up an activity sheet and coloured pencils with drawing activities inspired by Laura Lancaster’s paintings currently on display. My Echo, My Shadow is on display until 30 June.

Looking for something to do today?

We’re open from 10am and have our free daily glass making demonstrations running throughout the day!

Experience the heat of our 1000 degree furnace and watch our expert glass making team craft stunning pieces before your eyes.

1 space available for next Tuesday's Easter Sandcasting!

Create your own Fish, Easter Egg, Cat or Bird design and watch as your work is transformed by our studio team into a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

£20pp
Book now 👉 bit.ly/3vBkk3G

Come along to our family-friendly Patterned Glass Painting drop in this Easter – running on Fri 5 & 12 April.

Be inspired by the world around you and create colourful patterns on a glass tiles using a range of brightly coloured pens.
10.00 – 12.00 & 13.00 – 15.30 / Ages 4+ / £5

🐰Easter Holidays🐰
Join us this Easter for our jam-packed programme of family fun!
Our range of activities include glass painting drop ins, Collage Portrait Making and more!

👉Find out more about what’s on across the Easter holidays: sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/nat…

We’re open 10am-5pm daily across this Easter weekend!

Find out what’s on and plan your visit:
sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/nat…

A HUGE thank you to all who donated to our Big Give #ArtsforImpact campaign!

You've helped raise over £27,000, surpassing our goal!

Your generosity means more creative opportunities for children and young people in Sunderland.

We're blown away by all your support! ❤️

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We’ve had an incredible response to our #ArtsforImpact campaign, thank you!

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📣 Time is running out to double your donation!
Our #ArtsforImpact campaign ends on 26 March.
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Just a few days to go! Can you help us reach the finish line?
Let's ensure every child in Sunderland has the chance to explore their creativity.
Your support can help make this possible. Visit our Big Give page and double your donation: tinyurl.com/3kmkhwd5

Come along to our family-friendly Patterned Glass Painting drop in this Easter – running on Frid 5 & 12 Apr.

Be inspired by the world around you and create colourful patterns on a glass tiles using a range of brightly coloured pens.
10.00 – 12.00 & 13.00 – 15.30 / Ages 4+ / £5

Not all children and young people can access culture and creative activities.

Support our Big Give campaign for free & affordable creative opportunities for all Sunderland children across our venues: tinyurl.com/3kmkhwd5

15,000+ children in Sunderland face poverty, limiting their futures.

Creativity sparks aspiration, skills, confidence, yet many miss out.

You can change that!

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