The creative talents of people from Pennywell, Thornhill, Pallion, Roker, Washington and Seaham can be clearly scene in these superb scenes.
Have a look at great work from 2003 to 2013, all courtesy of the Sunderland Echo archives.

1. Painting a picture of Sunderland's past
Tell us if these artistic projects brought back memories for you. | se

2. Powerful in Pennywell
Artist Paul Richardson, centre, helped pupils to mark graffiti art panels for Pennywell School in March 2003. | se

3. Award winners in Washington
Over to Washington Arts Centre in February 2004 where Philippa Henley, Mark Ke and Jessica Au produced this award-winning hands-on art. | se

4. An important message at Thornhill
Thornhill School pupils produced this graffiti board to show the campaign against racism in June 2006. | se