Our artistic statement

Old Trafford Creative Space is a creative hub bringing together both the community of Old Trafford and socially engaged artists. Our Aim is to inspire, support and encourage creative practices, with a focus towards the visual arts. We do this through a shared space, collaborative work and opportunities that reflect the people and environment of the area we are situated in.

The Vision
Our Vision is Old Trafford as a home for a creative community that celebrates the people and environment of the local area, connected with different communities in Greater Manchester.

The Mission
Our Mission is to enable the creative community in Old Trafford. 

We endeavour this from our creative hub, the space that brings artists and Old Trafford community members together, by:

1. Providing an affordable studio space that aims to be accessible to artists in Old Trafford.

2. Engaging all local communities with the arts.

3. Hosting community art sessions that explore creativity and are reflective of the rich cultures of Old Trafford.


Values

We welcome all people to our creative space in Old Trafford. 

OT creative space strives to be affordable and supportive. 

Together, we create OT creative space. We include the voices of our communities and artists in all we do. 

Our planet is our home. We care for our spaces of living and creating for us, and for future generations. 

We celebrate our communities while fostering cultural sensitivity. 

We look after each other, focusing on wellbeing and health benefits of creative practice.

All people are creative.