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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE 2024 ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL

The aim of the Sunderland Arts & Culture Trail is to promote and celebrate the arts. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community that values creativity and artistic expression.

ARTISTS

We have over 60 artists displaying their work in The Trail this year.

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HOST VENUES

You will find over 40 Host Venues on The Trail to visit.

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DAVE TWEEDY 'FILLING IN THE GAPS' LAUNCH EVENT

ABJECT ART GALLERY | FRIDAY 12 JULY

6 pm - 8 pm | Fawcett Street

ALL WELCOME

The Moving Gallery will also be open to view.


Dave Tweedy's  works examine memory, disguise, transformation, ritual and revelation in both personal and political arenas. They call on and use imagery from the media and other printed sources. The 'Filling in the Gaps' exhibition is open from 18 July - 10 August 2024.


The Abject Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Sunderland city centre that exhibits a selection of national and international artists . Located on Fawcett street in Sunderland this gallery is a restoration of a culturally significant building in Sunderland, known for its inks with Joseph Swan and its promotion of literature and philosophy.

WEEK 1 | ACTIVITIES

Here are a few highlights of what you can enjoy on the Art Trail this year.


Make sure you follow the venues as you will find more activities to enjoy during your visits.

22/06/2024

Local Heroes NE Sunniside Gardens Market

10 am

-

4 pm

Sunniside Gardens

Event Details

22/06/2024

Local Heroes NE Sunniside Gardens Market

Come and pick up a Trail Map from our Pop-Up Exhibition.

10 am

-

4 pm

Sunniside Gardens

6/07/2024

The Trail Starts

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

Event Details

6/07/2024

The Trail Starts

A free, self-guided walking tour connecting local artists, businesses, 

and cultural points of interest.


Don't forget to download your Trail M...

Event Details

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

6/07/2024

Just Let Your Soul Grow CIC

All day

This is happening throughout the Trail - Find opening times on our Host Venues page

Event Details

6/07/2024

Just Let Your Soul Grow CIC

Just Let Your Soul Grow has been working with young people with additional needs to create an educational and interactive compost bin. 


Compl...

Event Details

All day

This is happening throughout the Trail - Find opening times on our Host Venues page

6/07/2024

Creative Workshop in the Bridges

11 am

-

3 pm

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

Event Details

6/07/2024

Creative Workshop in the Bridges

Hannah Graham will be providing some creative fun.

The   Bridges - Saturday 06/07/24 Illustration Adventurers
(Age 4+) (FREE)

11 am - Stor...

Event Details

11 am

-

3 pm

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

6/07/2024

Rebel Women in Sunniside

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

Event Details

6/07/2024

Rebel Women in Sunniside

We challenge you to find all 7 Rebel Women in Sunniside!

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

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WEEK 2 | ACTIVITIES

Here are a few highlights of what you can enjoy on the Art Trail this year.


Make sure you follow the venues as you will find more activities to enjoy during your visits.

15/07/2024

Just Let Your Soul Grow CIC

All day

This is happening throughout the Trail - Find opening times on our Host Venues page

Event Details

15/07/2024

Just Let Your Soul Grow CIC

Just Let Your Soul Grow has been working with young people with additional needs to create an educational and interactive compost bin. 


Compl...

Event Details

All day

This is happening throughout the Trail - Find opening times on our Host Venues page

15/07/2024

Rebel Women in Sunniside

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

Event Details

15/07/2024

Rebel Women in Sunniside

We challenge you to find all 7 Rebel Women in Sunniside!

All day

See our host venues to discover artists on The Trail.

17/07/2024

Illustration and Watercolour Workshop

5 pm

-

6.30 pm

The Art Room Sunderland | Mackies Corner

Event Details

17/07/2024

Illustration and Watercolour Workshop

Illustration and watercolour workshop for adults & Aged 12+  


As part of the Sunderland Arts and Culture Trail, The Art Room Sunderland is ho...

Event Details

5 pm

-

6.30 pm

The Art Room Sunderland | Mackies Corner

17/07/2024

Gaming Socials @ The Gallery

6 pm

-

10 pm

The Gallery | 29 Norfolk Street

Event Details

17/07/2024

Gaming Socials @ The Gallery

Tactic North East CIC

Find out more here -

https://www.tacticnortheast.com/     
     

6 pm

-

10 pm

The Gallery | 29 Norfolk Street

17/07/2024

Diego's Joint Art Drop-In Sessions

10 am

-

1 pm

Diego's Joint

Event Details

17/07/2024

Diego's Joint Art Drop-In Sessions

Pop onto this casual art club held every Wednesday at Diego's Joint.


Join them for a coffee, a natter and a scribble.


Everyone welcome.


Find ou...

Event Details

10 am

-

1 pm

Diego's Joint

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WE CHALLENGE YOU TO FIND SEVEN POSTERS OF REBEL WOMEN IN SUN

The Rebel Women of Sunderland project shows some of the remarkable women associated with Sunderland

Freelance artist Kathryn Robertson, who graduated from Sunderland University, created the original illustrations as one of her first commissioned works as part of a project initiated by Sunderland Culture, which also included stories of the women written by Jessica Andrews.

Learn more

Download YOUR REBEL WOMEN MAP HERE

Rebel women map (pdf)

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Let's keep in touch

Join our growing community of art enthusiasts.

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

EXPLORE THE SUNDERLAND ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL BETWEEN SATURDAY, 6 JULY AND SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024!

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