Welcome to Manchester Art Gallery
The beauty of art lies in the eye of the beholder.
Collect, Connect and be Part of the New Generation.
“Art is the only escape from reality without leaving it.” — Albert Einstein
Is art criticism doomed?
As publications cease operations, financial allocations are reduced, and business considerations influence editorial content, the field of art criticism is facing significant challenges. This discussion will explore whether there remains a viable future for art criticism, or if it is fated for extinction.
Chairperson Jon Sharples - Howard Kennedy
Speakers Eddy Frankel
Considering the Role of Art Fairs
This panel discussion will explore the fair's 16-year history and assess its future trajectory. Featuring a diverse group of artists and galleries that have contributed to the fair's growth, we invite you to join us as we examine the specific influence of The Manchester Contemporary.
Chairperson Paulette Brien - The Grundy
Speakers Rachel Goodyear, Artist Leo Fitzmaurice, Artist Nat Pitt - Division of Labour
Eric Tucker, "The Secret Painter"
Joe Tucker, Eric's nephew and a television screenwriter, has written a memoir entitled "The Secret Painter," which tells the story of his uncle's life and his unexpected posthumous recognition, while also exploring the relationship between art and social class.
Chairperson Beth Hughes
Speakers Joe Tucker
Artist Q&A - Chloe Cox
Chloe Cox is an artist from the United Kingdom who began her serious pursuit of painting at the age of twenty-one. She has created commissioned portraits for His Majesty The King, the Windrush Commemoration Committee, and English Heritage.
Chairperson Polly Checkland Harding
Speakers Chloe Cox
Artist Q&A - Chris Rivers
Chris Rivers is a self-taught artist from Manchester, England. Ten years ago, Chris made the leap from rock drummer to artist. He traded his drumsticks for huge paintbrushes and massive tubes of oil paint. Chris joins us to discuss his career and artistic practice.
Chairperson Polly Checkland Harding
Speakers Chris Rivers
Collecting Contemporary Art
The discussion panel titled “Collecting Contemporary Art”, led by art critic and journalist Louisa Buck, assembles a notable ensemble of collectors to investigate the driving forces, obstacles, and duties associated with curating collections of contemporary art.
Chairperson Louisa Buck
Speakers Hannah Barton Frank Cohen Sigrun Davídsdóttir Eliza Gluckman
Exhibitions & Events
Lively exhibition-making with children under-3
The exhibition is part of a 3-year project exploring how very young children, under the age of 3, interact with objects in museums and galleries.
Thing of the Least – Play Session
Join us for a play session led by an Early Years Researcher from Manchester Metropolitan University, exploring child development through play.
Gallery Tour – 3 January
The team of volunteer guides offers live guided tours of the gallery. Each guide takes time to prepare their tour based on their own interests and passions. Every tour is unique.
Wedding Open Evening
Join us for an inspiring evening at one of Manchester’s most distinctive wedding venues. This event is ideal for couples looking for the perfect place to liven up their celebration.
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Manchester Food Guide
Manchester has a multicultural cuisine, from Curry Mile to Chinatown and everything in between.
This is what British houses looked like in the 1950s
Manchester’s oldest houses date from medieval and Roman times, with Baguley Hall (14th century).
Manchester nightlife
Manchester’s nightlife is diverse and vibrant, with notable areas such as the Northern Quarter, Canal Street, Deansgate Locks and Spinningfields.
Manchester’s top must-visit attractions
Chronology of transport
Manchester's most famous stadiums
Manchester's Christmas Markets
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