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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.
Vacancies
The Community Producer will play a key role in developing the Green Spaces, Shared Places programme, including supporting the co-production of a touring exhibition with young people from Sunderland. You will collaborate with Sunderland Culture staff, Museum staff, network partners, Durham Wildlife Trust staff, artists, schools and community groups to create meaningful cultural engagement in the development phase.
About the Project
Green Spaces: Shared Places is part of Going Places, an Art Fund programme made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust. Going Places is a touring exhibitions and engagement programme that places under-represented community voices at the heart of cultural production.
At a Glance
- Location: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (with occasional travel and remote working as required)
- Contract: Fixed-term from November 2025 – May 2026
- Fee/Salary: £265 per day for 45 days
- Start Date: 5 November 2025
How to Apply
After reading the recruitment pack, please send your CV, a brief covering letter (maximum 2 pages) or a short video/audio statement outlining your experience and interest in the role along with two referees to vicki.kennedy@sunderlandculture.org.uk
If you would like to talk informally about the role, please contact Jennie Lambert, Learning Manager, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens at jennie.lambert@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications close 5pm on Thursday 2 October
About the Project
Green Spaces: Shared Places is part of Going Places, an Art Fund programme made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust. Going Places is a touring exhibitions and engagement programme that places under-represented community voices at the heart of cultural production.
At a Glance
- Location: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (with occasional travel)
- Contract: Fixed-term from November 2025 – April 2026
- Fee/Salary: £150 per day for 48 days
- Start Date: 3 November 2025
How to Apply
After reading the recruitment pack, please send your CV and brief covering letter (maximum 2 pages) or a short video/audio statement explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria to vicki.kennedy@sunderlandculture.org.uk
If you would like to talk informally about the role, please contact Gemma Ashby, Exhibitions Manager, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens at gemma.ashby@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications close 5pm on Thursday 2 October
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