Celebrate the diversity and history of the landscape of England and Wales as part...

A stunning digital map of England and Wales will provide the inspiration for new poems celebrating the diversity and history of both countries. Writers of...

BBC Music Memories: Bringing audiences together across the world through 50 iconic songs

BBC Music Memories and BBC World Service are launching an international journey through music as part of the BBC’s music and dementia initiative. Rolled out...

QuietManDave Prize 2020 longlist announced

The longlist for the inaugural QuietManDave Prize, a short-form writing prize that honours much-loved Manchester critic Dave Murray, has been announced today. The QuietManDave Prize,...

Award-winning artist showcases work in fiery new exhibition

A transformer robot created from a Ford Fiesta by Jarman Award winner, Hetain Patel, will feature in a show-stopping exhibition exploring Covid culture. This weekend,...

VR experts create virtual boarding for Mayflower 400th anniversary

Experts have developed a Virtual Reality (VR) reconstruction of the Mayflower that will mark the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers setting sail for America. The Virtual Mayflower project recreates...

GM Artist Hub awarded £60,000 by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to support independent artists...

A project spearheaded by thirteen leading performing arts organisations across Greater Manchester has been awarded £60,000 by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to support independent...

Virtual Photographic exhibition to mark World Suicide Day

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September a patient safety research centre has created a virtual photographic exhibition, ‘Hope during the...

Bluecoat and Castlefield Gallery announce PIVOT: an 18 month development programme for mid-career artists...

PIVOT is a new scheme delivered in partnership by Bluecoat and Castlefield Gallery. Both organisations share the vision that the North West of England...

MIF launches two initiatives to support Greater Manchester creatives

Manchester International Festival has today announced the launch of two initiatives to support Greater Manchester creatives, building on its activity in support of the...

Cultural industries to receive boost from researchers to help recover from Covid-19

A new research project that will play a key role in helping the cultural sector recover from the impact of Covid-19 is being launched...