What's On
Currently, Pink-collar Gallery doesn't have our own space so we are popping up at other venues around Sunderland. Check out what we have on offer!
Local Art Local People
Photo Credit - Claire Louise Photography.
📍 The Pavilion, Keel Square, Sunderland
Window Display only.
Pink-Collar Gallery is proud to present Local Art Local People — a pop-up mural, in a pop-up space, in a pop-up gallery.
This exhibition celebrates the bold creative energy alive in Sunderland and beyond, while shining a light on the urgent need for more accessible, inclusive, and visible art spaces in our city.
At Pink-Collar, our mission is simple: make art accessible and relevant to everyone.
Sunderland is brimming with talent. Local artists are ready to create, exhibit, and represent our city’s unique voice. This show is our response — a vibrant, unapologetically community-focused platform built on local pride and collective creativity.
The mural at the heart of the show honours Sunderland’s grassroots scene — created by people who keep building, despite limited resources. It’s about making space where there is none.
🎨 Come see what local art — made by local people — really looks like.
Collective Pulse: Art in Action.
Hills Art Centre.
Pink-Collar Gallery proudly presents Collective Pulse: Art in Action, an exhibition series exploring activism, underrepresentation, and social equality through the themes of Environment, Community, Neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+. Hosted at Hills Art Centre in Sunderland, this powerful series brings together 16 artists whose work engages with both personal and collective stories, reflecting the gallery’s commitment to social change through art. This is the fourth and final exhibition in the series, focusing on themes within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Art in Action #3: LGBTQIA+
18th July - 18th August
Hannah Kate Absalom
Heather MacDonald
Sullivan Alenezi
Ellen Dixon
Join us for the final exhibition in Collective Pulse: Art in Action, a powerful series exploring activism, underrepresentation, and social change. This closing chapter centres LGBTQIA+ lives and voices, bringing together works by Hannah Kate Absalom, Heather MacDonald, Sullivan Alenezi, and Ellen Dixon.
Expect queer domesticity, horror reimaginings, sketchbook testimonies, and intimate portraiture. From resilience to tenderness, pub rants to birdwatching, each piece insists on the beauty and complexity of queer life today.
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🎥 Pink-Collar Gallery Commission for The Culture House
Currently on display at The Pavilion – or watch it online below!
We’re proud to present a new animated short film commissioned by Pink-Collar Gallery for the Culture House Expo Sunderland Pavilion—now live!
This dynamic piece is part of our series of commissioned films contributing to the Culture House's pre-opening programme, spotlighting Sunderland’s vibrant creative community.
🎨 Animated by: Arlo Howard & Anthony Deligiannis
🎧 Audio produced by: Ynez Tulsen & Tanya Trayanovich
Featuring local artists Sullivan Alenezi, Ellie Clewlow, Jordan Quinn, and Sally Anderson, the film explores their inspirations, personal journeys, and how the city of Sunderland has shaped their practice.
Through bold animation and immersive audio storytelling, this project not only celebrates Sunderland’s cultural scene but also makes the case that creativity is for everyone—whether it’s a passion or a profession.
🎓 As part of the commission, Pink-Collar Gallery collaborated with students from University of Sunderland, offering real-world experience to emerging creatives and showcasing pathways to building creative careers right here in the city.
Represented Artists & Support Programme
Pink-Collar Gallery is proud to support a growing roster of local artists:
Albert BC, Arlo Howard, Melissa Duncan, Emily Josephine, Sally Anderson, Jordan Quinn, Nora Nadvegi, Liv Askwith, Sullivan Alenezi and Pamela Ormston.
Our commitment goes beyond representation. We actively support artists’ career development through:
One-to-one mentoring
Help with funding applications and artist statements
Financial support for materials, marketing, and open call fees
Ongoing professional guidance as part of building long-term creative careers
As Pink-Collar Gallery grows, so does our mission to uplift emerging voices and foster a sustainable, inclusive art community.
Creative Pathways Events – Coming Soon
We’re developing a new series of artist-focused events designed to build networks, create opportunities, and support creative practice. Upcoming programming will include:
Artist networking and “Speed Arting” sessions
Creative day trips
One-to-one support for freelancers
Skill-sharing sessions and artist showcases
Selling opportunities for emerging creatives
Stay tuned for updates as we announce more dates and ways to get involved.