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We’re very much looking forward to hearing Tony Campbell talk about this substance, which is all around us but has had such a substantial influence on our world.

Tony says – my talk will explore glass art as a tool of design and structural entity in architecture. I’ll talk specifically, the history of North East glass making, starting from the 700s to the present day and show how this priceless cultural heritage has developed. The North East has inspired, designed and produced many amazing structures, by exceptional talents, evident across the world.

I will touch on what, for me, is a major concern, the threatened closure of the National Glass Centre in Sunderland, and the ending of glass and ceramics university courses.

About our speaker – Tony declares himself proudly committed to NE England, its amazing places, exceptional music, art, culture, movies, and (of course) glass. Over 30 years Tony developed a local company Creative Glass from a start-up business to working across UK. In April he received a special award from the Mayor of Stockton for over 25 years of contribution to the Cultural Architecture of the Tees Valley using his business acumen and interpersonal skills to help shape effective partnerships. Tony is Involved in a range of cultural and creative industry initiatives across the North East including chairing Tees Valley Arts, Stockton’s Local Strategic Partnership, the North East Cultural Partnership, and the Creative Industries Partnership.