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Artist
Albert Bluett B-C is an artist creating paintings, drawings, murals and prints that explore truth, justice, war and the contemporary landscape, informed by his experiences and cultural surroundings as a native of the North East based in Sunderland.
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Creative
Auburn Langley is director of Sunderland Lit & Phil CIC, hosting monthly conversations with topical panels and discussion groups that highlight local creatives and experts, and leading calligraphy and zine-making workshops exploring women's, queer, anti-colonial, working-class Northern history.
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Poet
Kirsten Cliff Elliot T/A bookfuelled specialises in modern English-language haiku and short-form poetry, and offers poetry workshops that can also incorporate collage, zines, and digital photography.
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Artist
Brooke Peterson is a creative and versatile 2D artist with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Concept Art, delivering high-quality visual assets for educational, digital, and gaming products, with expertise in character design, UI/UX, and visual storytelling.
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A Sunderland photographer capturing pets, families, couples and live performances, with a growing focus on brand and business work.
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Designer
Eleanor Osada is a multidisciplinary graphic designer, photographer and photo editor specialising in bold, music-focused visuals, from merch and tour posters to social assets, packaging and live-gig photography; work featured by Warner Music, Ticketmaster, NME and The Times.
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Creative
An aerial performer and teacher working from AAA Sports in Sunderland since 2009.
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Musician
I’m Fred Chyke, a Sunderland\-based Nigerian Afrofusion and Reggae artist, performer, actor and creative event curator. My music blends Afrobeats, Reggae, Soul, R&B and African rhythms to create uplifting, meaningful experiences that connect people across cultures.
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A freelance graphic and brand designer based in the North East.
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Digital Collage Artist
I've used photo manipulation and digital collage techniques to create my work for a long time now. The method came around because I didn't have access to a computer and started using free selfie editing apps as an Adobe substitute.
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Creative
Kay Black is an internationally published alternative model, fire performance artist and aerialist specialising in hoop and pole, based in Sunderland (@kay.blvckk).
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Artist
Larissa Padgett is a Sunderland-based contemporary artist who creates mixed-media portraits exploring identity, healing, feminine power and the journey back to oneself; her Unlearning Silence: The Courage to Be series examines moving from people-pleasing and self-silencing to authenticity and self-worth.
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Artist
A contemporary artist using expanded painting to explore the move from childhood into adulthood and the search for play.
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Artist
Artist in Sunderland creating alternative paintings and mixed-media work, prioritising sustainability by repurposing thrifted materials; currently developing Scenic Roots Studio, a retail and studio space for alternative artists to sell and socialise.
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Greetings card design
Digital artist and surface-pattern designer, specialising in greetings card design. Available for licensing and commissioned work. Mini-art vending machine hire available for residency or events.
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Artist based in Sunderland.
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An abstract artist whose practice draws on a former fashion-design career, years spent living in Cyprus and a life shaped by travel and change.
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A Sunderland company working across dance theatre and digital innovation.
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Photographer
Portrait, pageant and boudoir photographer Steve Hodgson is based in Sunderland; portfolio at htpps://wearsidephotography.co.uk and Instagram @wearsidephotography.
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A community-interest coffee shop with a dedicated workshop space for local artists and creatives to use.
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A glass artist and MA student based at the National Glass Centre.
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Balloon decor for parties and events
I make balloon displays such as birthday balloon stacks for the kids, right up to big balloon garland displays for your special events such as Christenings, birthday parties & baby showers to name a few.
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Podcast
Women of Nerd Culture is a podcast promoting women's involvement in nerd culture, aiming to break down stereotypes and provide a platform for female voices, as seen through their YouTube channel featuring a curated playlist of discussions and interviews.
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