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Community Programmes

Older People

Adults Learning English

Working with Adult Groups

Young People

LGBT Groups

Health and Wellbeing

Families with Children Under 5

Our community programmes help local people enjoy the gallery’s world class art collection and explore their own creativity.

We work with a diverse range of community groups on a varied programme of activities, each one developed to suit the participants. Some of the artworks made by the community groups and the artists they work with are on display at the gallery (see the link on the left for work on display). 

We have developed projects and programmes for all kinds of groups and participants including, older people, adults learning English, young people and looked after children, adult groups and LGBT groups. We also work with children’s centres on activities for families, and are working with partners in the mental health sector on a programme of projects that promote wellbeing and the maintenance of good mental health.

We also offer tours for community groups that are especially designed for people who do not normally visit art galleries. They’re a great introduction to the gallery and equip participants to enjoy future gallery visits.

If you belong to a community group in Manchester and you’d like to find out more about community projects at Manchester Art Gallery, contact Ruth Edson or Leisa Gray on:

Tel: 0161 235 8877 or 0161 235 8844
Email: l.gray@manchester.gov.uk, r.edson@manchester.gov.uk

For a full list of projects, see the links on the left.