Textile Art by Sally Hirst Sally is a socially engaged illustrator, textile artist and ceramicist based at Venture Arts and the Whitworth Art Gallery. With much of her work being inspired by the people around her. Sally is particularly interested in social history and retelling the stories of ordinary people from the past. These have … Continue reading Weaving
Motherline – Finding our Line
Motherline is a year-long project where women come together to create, explore and reflect on stories of identity and connection. At our monthly sessions we explore different facets of creativity, using the image of the ‘motherline’ as a guide. We were lucky enough to have Lynda Sterling of OT Creative Space join us to facilitate … Continue reading Motherline – Finding our Line
Real life, the hard bits and the hopeful ones
A series of Paintings by Rachel Carroll Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a painter and community worker from Manchester. I’m a mum of 2 brilliant kids. I’ve been busy working and raising children and although I have always made art off and on in my life, I feel like I’m only at the start of my … Continue reading Real life, the hard bits and the hopeful ones
642 pieces
An ink drawing, performance and installation by Lynda Sterling Ballygally Northern Ireland and Manchester England, August 2025 On display is an installation incorporating all 642 pieces of a drawing that was created live on Ballygally beach whilst on holiday. The original drawing captured the surrounding view of hills, sky, sea, stones, buildings and the beach. … Continue reading 642 pieces
Broken Reflections
An installation by Lynda Sterling I am the broken mirror ball…. There is beauty in the broken, there is beauty in the damaged, there is beauty in the forgotten, there is beauty in the hidden, there is beauty in the shadows, there is beauty in the light, there is beauty in the wild, there is … Continue reading Broken Reflections
From Fallowfield to Old Trafford
Cyanotypes by Lisa Blake This series of cyanotypes captures flowers and foliage gathered during walks from Fallowfield to my studio in Old Trafford. These daily walks through streets and parks have become quiet rituals—moments of pause, reflection, and connection with the natural world. Working with cyanotype allows me to slow down and focus deeply. It’s … Continue reading From Fallowfield to Old Trafford
Transporting you
Acrylic Paintings by Fatemeh R Monafared Fatemeh R.Monfared is a passionate fine artist with a strong foundation in architecture, holding a bachelor’s degree in the field. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to the practice of painting, specializing in impressionism. Her artistic journey seamlessly blends her architectural understanding of space, form, and structure … Continue reading Transporting you
Sky High Photography
Photography by Mike McMahon Photo by Mike McMahon Mike McMahon aka Sky High Photography UK is a Manchester-based photographer specializing in drone and landscape photography. "At 41 years old, I have spent the past seven years exploring the stunning beauty of the UK through the lens of a camera, with a particular focus on the … Continue reading Sky High Photography
Interwoven
A collection of Paintings by Jolene Sheehan I never expected to become an artist at 48, but here I am—creating every day and loving it. After years of teaching, running a social enterprise focused on wellbeing, and helping others tell their stories, I picked up a brush in late summer 2024 and something just clicked. … Continue reading Interwoven
Timeless Bond
Drawings and Paintings by Wingyu Yeung "Timeless Bond" celebrates the enduring ties that anchor us—bonds that transcend grief, distance, and even mortality. This exhibition focuses on the unbreakable nature of these connections, exploring the relationships that provide shelter, resilience, and meaning as they shape our identities.The profound bond I share with my late daughter, my … Continue reading Timeless Bond
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