Manchester School of Art alumni take over Selfridges for unique exhibition

Manchester School of Art has teamed up with Selfridges for a unique show in their Manchester Exchange Square store.

Exhibition shines light on University’s film and image archive

An exhibition inspired by the North West Film Archive and the Slide Library at Manchester Metropolitan University is to open at the Holden Gallery. The...

Diverse international shortlist revealed for Manchester Fiction Prize 2018

A six-strong shortlist of writers from both sides of the Atlantic makes up the shortlist for the Manchester Fiction Prize 2018. Organised by Manchester Writing School...

Playwright in Residence to Debut Peter Tatchell Play

People’s History Museum (PHM) has appointed award winning Manchester writer Stephen M Hornby to be a Playwright in Residence in a project supported by...

Greater Manchester Fringe opens The Hive with funding for new writers

Greater Manchester Fringe has opened a brand-new curated branch of the fringe called The Hive for new writers and performers for next year’s festival. The Hive will help...

Cumbrian student is inaugural winner of Tony Warren bursary

inaugural recipient of the Tony Warren Drama Student Bursary as Florence Dobson from Ulverston, Cumbria. Florence began her training on the BA (Hons) in Acting...

Figurative artist to unveil new collection in Manchester this week

A Cheshire-based figurative artist will be making an appearance in Manchester this week to unveil her latest body of work, Eden. Art fans can meet Emma...

University of Salford partners with arts charity for pioneering Guild programme

University of Salford has partnered with arts charity, East Street Arts to deliver a pioneering four-year programme aimed at transforming the landscape of artists’...

BEE Inspired by the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists This Christmas

Two artists showcased their unique mouth-painting technique live for visitors to Manchester Piccadilly Station this week. Leanne Beetham and David Cawthorne, who both paint using...

Not Quite Light heads to the Creameries in Chorlton

Salford based artist Simon Buckley, who produces the award winning Not Quite Light project, will be exhibiting new work at Chorlton restaurant and bakery...