Past projects

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Follow the links below to explore some of our previous projects, developed in collaboration with community groups across the city.

Participant in the Under My Skin community projectUnder My Skin

Participants with learning disabilities create textile artworks.

 

 

 


Member of the Creative Consultants in the CIS Manchester GalleryVisual Dialogues

Manchester Art Gallery’s young people’s group, the Creative Consultants, create a display featuring artworks from Tate Britain.

 

 

 

Teapot made during the TeaLC community projectTeaLC

What does it mean to be a carer?

 

 

 

 

Group portrait created by the Our Selves community projectOur Selves

Explore stereotypes and misconceptions with Age Concern’s Lesbian and Gay Social Group 'Out in the City'.

 

 

 

Two women enjoying a gallery workshopWellwoman Project

Refugee women in Manchester explore well-being through art and culture.

 

 


 

Family group making storybooks

Storymakers

Chinese families create stories of dreams and fantasy worlds.

 

 


 

Family enjoying  Big Draw Jigsaws event

Big Draw Jigsaws

Young people and families make larger than life jigsaws.

 

 


 

Poster design by pupils at Crescent Community High School

The Rusholme Project

South Asian artists and local residents celebrate Rusholme.
The Rusholme Project

 

 

 

Pupil from Crescent High School creating a handmade bookBeyond the Page

Muslim girls and women go beyond the page.

 

 

 


Artist Amy Cham looking at the Object Memories display

Your Story: Your Journey

Creative story maps made by Chinese families celebrating processional journeys and objects on display

Events

Events calendar
Use the events calendar to find out what’s on or book your own personalised guided tour

Families

Family group taking part in practical making workshop
Fun for all the family, including free hands-on activities, family-friendly exhibitions and a great cafe

Education

Children enjoying a dressing up workshop at the Gallery of Costume

Learning for nurseries, schools, colleges and universities

Adult group tours

Volunteer guide with adult group in the Victorian gallery
Come to the gallery as a group to get inspired