Projects on display
You can see the results of our community projects on display throughout the galleries. Select a project to find out about artworks that are currently on display.
Object memories
Personal stories about our Chinese collection.
Linking the Threads
Young people from Longsight explore issues of identity and history by looking at the cotton industry and the links between Britain and the Indian sub-continent.
My Heroes
Five members of the local African Carribean communities share their stories of people who have inspired them.
Dragon Boat: Strength and Pride
The Wai Yin Chinese Women’s Society Elders group create a sculpture reflecting on the cultural and physical journey from China to Manchester.
Our Selves
Explore stereotypes and misconceptions with Age Concern’s Lesbian and Gay Social Group ‘Out in the City’
Ancoats Glass Sculpture
Young people from Ancoats Youth Club create a glass and concrete sculpture about life in Ancoats today.
TeaLC
What does it mean to be a carer?
Jiggers & Diggers
Ancoats residents re-design our Focus on Ancoats display
Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery
Young people and adults create new artworks about the legacy of Manchester's involvement in the Transatlantic slave trade
Families
