Art of Glass

The National Glass Centre in Sunderland has experienced a drop in visitors since it first opened its doors to the public four years ago, but Chief Executive Jules Preston hopes the stability offered by a three-year funding strategy from the regional arts and city councils will enable the centre to focus on developing audiences and nurturing young artists' talents.
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Glass has become such a common commodity it is largely taken for granted – and its use in the realms of art and design often overlooked.

The National Glass Centre in Sunderland, despite its role as an exhibition, education and research space, has experienced a drop in visitors since it first opened its doors to the public four years ago, but Chief Executive Jules Preston hopes the stability offered by a three-year funding strategy from the regional arts and city councils will enable the centre to focus on developing audiences and nurturing young artists’ talents.

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Michelle Draper
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Michelle lived and worked in Rome and London as a freelance feature writer for two and a half years before returning to Australia to take up the position of Head Writer for Arts Hub UK. She was inspired by thousands of years of history and art in Rome, and by London's pubs. Michelle holds a BA in Journalism from RMIT University, and also writes for Arts Hub Australia.