Earlier this week our VA's Crockerart and @alisonerikaforde saw punk rock royalty @glenmatlock1 at Waxandbeans and invited him to BAM and true to his word he turned up the next day! 📸 Look at this post on Facebook m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Past – Present – Future Managed and curated by Mark Mcleish Preview 17th February at 2pm. All welcome.  Some behind the scenes shots of the install.  This is an exhibition which showcases a holistic and identified concerns for sustainability within the field of art jewellery

Happy International Women’s Day everyone. Here are some photos of items on display in our Museum of local women leading the way! Victoria Wood, Celia Birtwell, Richmal Crompton #IWD2024

Using this old dictionary at work to prop my laptop on for a zoom call. Noticed these indents, to help you find the sections, how lovley are they!

✍️ We will be hosting a free online in-conversation and Q&A with Michael O’Pray Prize panellists Chris McCormack and Angelica Sule on 22 April at 7pm. The event will explore what makes a strong pitch, and how a professional editorial process works. Tix: buff.ly/3TUbnua

On Tuesday we welcomed 1st year students from the BA (Hons) Craft course at MMU & the project lead, tutor Mark Mcleish. They have been working on a collaborative project between our collections and Art Shop. Their saleable pieces will be in our shop soon! #craft

Victoria Wood mini pop-up display! 17th – 23rd May To celebrate what would have been Victoria’s 71st birthday this year, we will be digging into our archives and putting on display a small selection of items from our collection about Victoria. #VictoriaWood #Comedy #Bury

Few few snaps of the #VictoriaWood mini pop-up exhibition I've been working on. Big thanks to photographer @andyholl for loaning some of his Vic Wood archive. Opens today Bury Art Museum

A new exhibition opens next week at Bellshill Cultural Centre. 'Our Changing Landscape' is an exploration of the landscape of North Lanarkshire and beyond through a series of soft pastel drawings by John Carroll. Find out more: ow.ly/c6Gb50RH9Vo

Exciting oppertunity. Critical Mass / / SCULPT: Call for applications Application deadline: Sunday 23 June, 5pm Further information & apply Visit: markdevereuxprojects.com/course/critica…

This exciting opportunity has been launched for NW based studio artists. Must be two years out of education and studio based. Deadline 8th of July.  bsr.ac.uk/open-call-rebe…

OPEN STUDIOS! Have you ever wanted a peek behind the scenes of a busy artist's studio? We've got 6 amazing local artists throwing open their studio doors for Bury Festival of Art 6th and 7th of July Learn more about the open studio locations here: 👉 buryartmuseum.co.uk/Bury-Festival-…

Our mini display of ‘Significant Local People’ now has a few items relating to Prestwich band The Fall. There is a handwritten set list dated 25.11.78 from a gig they did at Prestwich Hospital and a little note in the corner of an upcoming John Peel Session! #thefall #markesmith

Ever fancied joining in a parade? Pop along to Media City this Sunday 4.30pm & join the Free Time Parade, choreographed by @choreoruth weinventedtheweekend.com/events/free-ti…

At Bolton library the other day to see Maxine Peake chat about her life as an actor, it was really interesting. She got quite tearful towards the end when she spoke of how the amazing Victoria Wood was a massive influence on her. #ManchesterCityofLiterature #victoriawood

IYKYK By Rakaya Cohen opens in our Moving Image Gallery on the 9th July. The film explores the intersection of Afro-futurism and surrealist aspects through the perspective of the Black lens. Meet the Artist Event 13th July 2pm Engage directly with the artists featured.

Now showing at Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre as part of the MTSA Touring Programme 2025 Lee Holden Universal Bridge Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2022 A site-specific installation focusing upon the “mindset”, technology and infrastructure of governance.

Our new Sculpture Center show launches 20th September 2.30pm come along and chat to the artist.

The world is such a better place for having artists in it. Day 1 of CAS UK study trip. Tromsø North Norway. Artist studios visit.

As part of the IWD weekend come join artist Paula Chambers as she gives an informal tour/talk on her exhibition Now You See Her Now You Don't. 7th March 2pm Free, no need to book #BuryArtMuseum