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The works will form a permanent archive of Manchester’s creative response
Research shows the link between the arts and health creates a stronger and happier community
North’s largest art expo returns with over 1000 pieces and a very special prize
Over 50 graffitists, Parklife-curated DJs, food markets and more
Forces and families can sign the mural as an enduring act of remembrance
Jonathan Schofield thinks the piece might fit better in a gallery rather than on the...
Spanning ‘Beer Bottle VC’ Bill Speakman to Olympian Beth Tweddle, Northerners has returned…
Live in Greater Manchester? You could submit work, with £10,000 of prizes up for grabs
From ‘knocker up’ Martha to ‘washerwoman’ Mary, lively sculptures recall the women of Grove Street
Defying a stalling ‘Northern Powerhouse’, culture has seen staggering growth
David Lynch at HOME, The Nico Project and Tao of Glass reviewed
Invisible Cities, Utopolis, Tuesday and Atmospheric Memory reviewed
MIF19 launched with Ono’s ‘Bells for Peace’ and Janelle Monáe’s sell-out concert…here’s what we thought...
As the huge biennial arts festival returns this week, Danny Moran asks: “Are you out...
Head to the closing party for the bar's festival photography exhibition – tickets are free
Now on show at The Lowry, it’s expected to reach up to £1.2m at auction...
Street art is such a large part of NQ's identity. So let's have some more...
From new urbanists to art activists, the local art scene is as lively as ever
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FilterGMCA is offering £500 each for artworks and poems about COVID-19
The works will form a permanent archive of Manchester’s creative response
Can investing in arts and culture relieve the mental health crisis?
Research shows the link between the arts and health creates a stronger and happier community
Fancy winning a Banksy? Five reasons to visit Manchester Art Fair this weekend
North’s largest art expo returns with over 1000 pieces and a very special prize
The Mancunian Spray - Free street art festival to raise money for homelessness returns
Over 50 graffitists, Parklife-curated DJs, food markets and more
Parachutist-turned-pub landlord creates striking tribute to war heroes
Forces and families can sign the mural as an enduring act of remembrance
The Peterloo Memorial, reviewed - Impressive but flawed
Jonathan Schofield thinks the piece might fit better in a gallery rather than on the...
Gandalf to Game of Thrones - major exhibition portrays icons of the North
Spanning ‘Beer Bottle VC’ Bill Speakman to Olympian Beth Tweddle, Northerners has returned…
HOME to host massive open exhibition with 500+ local artists
Live in Greater Manchester? You could submit work, with £10,000 of prizes up for grabs
a place lived: new Spinningfields artwork recalls 18th century residents
From ‘knocker up’ Martha to ‘washerwoman’ Mary, lively sculptures recall the women of Grove Street
MIF19 bows out with Skepta…as Greater Manchester revealed to have North’s biggest culture scene
Defying a stalling ‘Northern Powerhouse’, culture has seen staggering growth
Manchester International Festival: the hits and misses so far (part 2)
David Lynch at HOME, The Nico Project and Tao of Glass reviewed
Manchester International Festival: the hits and misses so far
Invisible Cities, Utopolis, Tuesday and Atmospheric Memory reviewed
Yoko Ono rings in peace…and Manchester International Festival
MIF19 launched with Ono’s ‘Bells for Peace’ and Janelle Monáe’s sell-out concert…here’s what we thought...
Interview: Manchester International Festival director John McGrath
As the huge biennial arts festival returns this week, Danny Moran asks: “Are you out...
Kendal Calling: pre-festival get-together at 33 Oldham Street
Head to the closing party for the bar's festival photography exhibition – tickets are free
Rare Lowry cricket painting unveiled for first time in 20 years
Now on show at The Lowry, it’s expected to reach up to £1.2m at auction...
The blank Northern Quarter walls crying out for a paint job
Street art is such a large part of NQ's identity. So let's have some more...
10 more Manchester artists you need to know about
From new urbanists to art activists, the local art scene is as lively as ever