The closing date for entries to the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition 2024 is 12th June.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/TBWDrawing

The touring exhibition from 2023 will be at the Turnpike Gallery from 13th July-14th September.

Ever wondered what #objects are held in the #museum #collection ? Our new #WhatsInStore #exhibition showcases so many pieces never seen before, so why not visit to #discover more?
Tues-Fri 10-4pm
Sat 10-2pm
Entry is #FREE 😍
#Wigan #FamilyFriendly

Don't miss the final zine-making workshop, coinciding with the launch of our festival in #Leigh . Come and unleash your creativity while celebrating the start of an exciting festival!
28 May 11am-2pm
Kingsleigh, WN7 4LR
#Shebafest24
SWAP WIGAN The Turnpike Gallery Everything Human Rights Community Group

Check out the #WhatsInStore exhibition at Museum of Wigan Life, which is now open Tues-Fri 10-4pm Sat 10-2pm.

We enjoyed welcoming local school groups to the gallery this week.

They created some fantastic work inspired by
Jeanette Orrell & Leonard Green's work displayed in the 'Chance Encounter' exhibition, open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm & Saturday 10am-2pm, until 22nd June 2024.

This year is the 10th anniversary of the Afternoon Classic Cinema Club. A monthly club created to fight against social isolation by using film. In June Leigh Film Factory we're starting an additional afternoon cinema programme featuring old and new films.
leighfilmfactory.com/boxoffice.php

We still have some places available for Len Green's online talk on the 14th May, from 6pm-7pm.

Len will be talking about his experiences as an artist, a teacher, and a curator, as well as all things art and Northern Soul.

Book your free place here: bit.ly/3JzxSQD

💥Sheba Festival 2024💥

'Let peace be our compass, freedom our air'
Our annual Sheba Festival is just around the corner!

For more information, please visit shebaarts.com/shebafest24.ht…
#shebafest24 . #Festival #communityarts #refugeeweek24 #Manchester #Salford #rochdale #Wigan

Please share with anyone you know who maybe lonely or living with disabilities. #CinemaTherapy is a great way to escape from day to day challenges.
Free to attend donations welcome.
Held at The Turnpike Gallery
#SocialIsolation #DementiaFriendly

leighfilmsociety.com/classic.php

Chance Encounter, with artworks by Leonard Green and Jeanette Orrell, is a beautiful show! Join us tomorrow for the opening from 12-2pm #leigh #wigan #contemporaryart #artinwigan Wigan Council Wigan Tourism Board #painting #drawing #textiles

We had many participants at our first writing workshop facilitated by the wonderful Natasha Tingle at SWAP WIGAN in Kingsleigh community centre in #leigh
Come and join us every Tuesday at 11am.
#shebafest24 #workshop #Refugees

There are still some places available at Sophie Mahon's Socially Engaged Practice event.

Booking is essential, so make sure you don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn about the evolving field of socially engaged practice.

Visit Eventbrite: bit.ly/42NXWAg

Our new exhibition opens in 3 days! Join us between 10am-2pm on the 20th April for the first day of the show.

'Chance Encounter' will be open 20th April- 22nd June 2024, Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm.

#leigh #wigan #exhibition #drawing #painting #textiles

Explore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favourite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.

Tonight! 17th April @ 7:30pm

leighfilmfactory.com

In partnership with Wigan Council, GM Arts is offering bursaries between £100 - £500 for freelance creative practitioners living & working in the Wigan borough.

For more information & to request a copy of the application form, please email us at [email protected]

Leigh Film's Afternoon Classic Cinema Club returns on Friday 26th April 1pm held The Turnpike Gallery 1st Floor join and spend an afternoon in good company and a great movie #SocialIsolation #Loneliness #CinemaTherapy

Video: leighfilmsociety.com

Website: leighfilmsociety.com

Have you booked your ticket for Sophie Mahon's talk on socially engaged practice for creative practitioners?

Join us online or in person from 10am - 12pm on the 23rd April.

Book your ticket here: bit.ly/42NXWAg

#leigh #wigan #sociallyengagedpractice #artists

We’re excited to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers, with an exciting programme for everyone to enjoy as part of French Week 2024.

For more information and to book your place at any of the fantastic events planned, visit: bit.ly/3TKwLSy

Party with Leigh Film Factory and Ambassadress from Angers screening the wonderfully funny and heart warming film Les Untouchables Friday 5th April 7:30pm this film is in French language with English subtitles.
#FrancophonieWeek

Box Office: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/leigh…

French week is an annual celebration of the borough’s cultural partnership with French town, Angers. Running from 5th – 13th April, you can take part in a variety of activities from pétanque to cheese and wine tasting to French cinema and more.
wigan.gov.uk/Council/Town-T…