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. Applications must be made by completing the form and submitting it along with up to five images of the object you would like to show, and a copy of your CV.

Update: In response to demand we are also considering dedicating a section of the exhibition to those who graduated before 1998, artists whose work raised the profile of glass in Sunderland and paved the way to establishing a new home for the academic programmes at National Glass Centre. If you graduated before 1998 and would like to apply, please follow the process detailed below.

Please fill out the form below and your application will be considered for inclusion.

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