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Darron Brady b.1977 is a self taught local Artist who has been painting for over 19 years. His paintings tell a story on many different levels. He invites you to look deeper and join in with that story. “Painting for me has felt more of a companion than a pursuit,and that companion has supported me … Continue reading Darron Brady
The work in this Exhibition, on display in The Window, has been produced by prisoners serving sentences for various offences. I spent many fulfilling years teaching art in prisons and could appreciate first hand the transforming and beneficial influence of Art within this setting. My hope and intention in exhibiting this work is not only … Continue reading Means of Escape
Lynda Sterling is the studio manager at OT creative space. She works for ROC and facilitates the weekly 'drawing social' art club at Limelight. Her website is http://www.lyndasterling.co.uk Her work is based in and around her domestic and local urban environment, focussing on objects or spaces that are normally seen as unexciting or everyday, with the … Continue reading Lynda Sterling
During the current lockdown, artist can use our COVID-secure studio space if they are 'unable to work from home' whilst we are closed to the general public. We have a robust COVID risk assessment and altered working practices during this time. To find out more go to our Studio page ...
On Monday 22nd June Illustrator Oliver East took over our Window space as part of our #staycreativeOT project to create a series of illustrations drawn directly onto the windows. The portraits are all of local people that Oliver has drawn whilst walking around Old Trafford and Moss Side, the middle one at the top is … Continue reading Oliver East – Live Drawing in #theWindow
In response to the killing of George Floyd and to show solidarity with the Black Lives movement, OT creative SPACE created some posters to display in #thewindow. We are looking forward to opening our doors soon to Old Trafford - known as a place of welcome for people of all backgrounds. #BlackLivesMatter The posters were … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
To accompany the Every Cloud Installation along Ayres road as part of #staycreativeOT project The Window displays more clouds with three words written on them suggested by members of the OT Community to encourage each other during this time. "Good Job You!" ....."There is hope"....." Bring me sunshine" ...."Black Lives Matter"..... "Don't give up".... "How … Continue reading Every Cloud
As shops and restaurants are forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic we have chosen to keep our Window display open to encourage and uplift those who may be passing on their daily exercise walk or to get essential food. Even though things may not be good in the world, there are lots of … Continue reading Love your neighbour OT
Currently on display in The Window are 45 journals created by local children to support their Discover Arts Award journey as part of The 'Answers on a Postcard please' Exhibition along Ayres Road. Through a series of workshops, walks and open studio events participants were invited to respond to the exhibition through questions and notes, … Continue reading Answers on a postcard please – Discover Arts Award
Currently showing in THE WINDOW is "Postcard City" created by members of THE BACK gALLErY art club at the last workshop in January. Participants used postcards made as part of the #answersonapostcardplease project by many different community members and groups across Old Trafford to build their own postcard city. The city includes highrise towerbocks , … Continue reading Postcard City
