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CURRENT PROJECTS

We currently have two community led projects running here at Norfolk Street Studios. Our projects have a strong focus on environmentalism and urbanisation within Sunderland city centre. We will work with members of the community and local businesses to transform areas in the city to create welcoming, appealing and prosperous places for the local community to visit. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Awards for All, Sunderland BID and players of the National Lottery for believing in our vision and providing us with the opportunity to deliver on these incredibly exciting initiatives. Read on below to find out more information on how to take part in these projects. 

Awards for All Project 

Throughout this project, participants will have the chance to create stunning pieces of artwork and murals, helping to reshape the landscape of Sunderland's once bustling streets. Additionally, you'll be able to design and craft beautiful planters and choose plants that will revitalise our green spaces, bringing a touch of nature back to the heart of the city.

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We are also excited to collaborate with local businesses to showcase your creations, with your murals and artworks being displayed in shop windows throughout the city centre. This initiative aims to tackle feelings of isolation and loneliness, improve mental health and well-being, inspire creativity and ensure the community has a say in how our shared area looks. By enhancing civic pride, supporting the local environment and economy, and creating a lasting legacy we hope to build something that the entire community can be proud of.

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Heritage Lottery Fund Project

This 18-month project will engage participants in reimagining and revitalising Sunderland's green spaces, particularly in the city centre, to attract more visitors and increase awareness of their environmental benefits.

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The project is organised into three phases:

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Phase 1 – Participants will take part in workshops on urban planning, environmental walks, green planting, and design, collaborating with local businesses to influence the future look of the city centre and promote its heritage.

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Phase 2 – Beneficiaries will contribute to the creation of an in-person and online exhibition, developing digital and design skills while curating the project’s visual and interactive elements.

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Phase 3 – The project will culminate in a public exhibition, celebrating months of community collaboration. National Lottery players will have exclusive early access before it opens to the general public.

Booking information will be available in due course. 

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