Events and Exhibitions

A man with dark eyeliner on and in a suit, close-up portrait, looking away from the camera in an urban setting
12 January 2024 to 31 March 2024

Photographer, David Gleave, is exhibiting and celebrating ten years of image making at the Manchester Central Library, 12 January - 31 March 2024.

Woman stood on a beach near a cliff, facing in
10 February 2024 to 11 May 2024

In Which Language Do We Dream? offers fresh insights into these issues through the eyes of the al-Hindawi family, who were forced to flee Syria due to the ongoing civil war.

Venues

Past Events and Exhibitions

Hothouse arrives in Manchester for a day-long celebration of photographic talent, with short talks, portfolios, books and coffee. 

Photo: Airport '87 © Shirley Baker
5 October 2017 to 6 January 2018

A poignant look back at Manchester Airport as seen through the lens of acclaimed photographer Shirley Baker, thirty years ago, having spent a day at the airport in 1987 capturing the experiences of passengers using the airport. 

Photo: River of Tea: From Bengal to Britain © Tim Smith
16 September 2017 to 6 January 2018

This exhibition reveals the extraordinary story of how the British love of tea led to Sylhetis first coming to Britain.

Manchester's mayor has committed to end unintentional homelessness and rough sleeping. Join us for an event exploring the role photography, media and the arts, can play in helping achieve this goal.

Millscapes poster
11 November 2017 to 4 December 2017

Millscapes is an exploration of Bailey Mill and Wellington Mill, two Saddleworth landmarks that have now vanished from the landscape. The exhibition is a mix of historic images from the Saddleworth Museum archives and those taken by photographer Andrew Marland in 2007 as the now derelict mills awaited their eventual destruction in the years to come.

18 November 2017, 13:00 to 15:00

Saddleworth Studios © Phil Melia

Join commercial and industrial photographer Phil Melia for a demonstration of off-camera flash photography and a tour around the award-winning Saddleworth Studios

Gallery Oldham
15 July 2017 to 9 September 2017

Explore the history of one of the oldest photographic societies in the UK. See historic images, artefacts, and stories of Oldham from the society’s Victorian members, along with photographs by current members.

Children sitting in the street
19 May 2017 to 28 August 2017

This exhibition includes previously unseen colour photographs by Shirley Baker alongside black and white images and ephemera such as magazine spreads, contact sheets and various sketches. 

Tattooed forearm
24 November 2016 to 29 May 2017

Curated by the iconic British photographer Martin Parr, Strange and Familiar considers how international photographers from the 1930s onwards have captured the social, cultural and political identity of the UK.

1 March 2017, 10:00 to 22 May 2017, 17:00

Redeye Academy - Photo David Nightingale

Redeye Academy aims to give you the best available training, development and support in contemporary photography. These workshops are particularly suitable for enthusiasts, amateurs at every level, or anyone looking to improve the quality of their photography and develop their style and voice.

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