The Whitworth

PLAYTIME

13:00 30 - 16:00 31 August 2023
This summer PLAYTIME is going to market. Have a wander and find things to do both indoors and out. With our PLAY Market’ area, sketching stations, Whitworth Minecraft and a sensory…

We are not a Burden, with Alternative School of Economics

19:00 - 20:30 3 September 2023
Join The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck) with leading feminist speakers Jo Littler and Sophie Lewis for a conversation about centring care in the economy.…

We are not a Burden - with Alternative School of Economics FREE - online event

19:00 - 20:30 3 October 2023
Join The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck) with leading feminist speakers Jo Littler and Sophie Lewis for a conversation about centring care in the economy.…

Monica Pearl's Queer Salon

18:30 - 20:00 5 October 2023
Monthly discussions are held at the gallery, around particular questions in queer culture. FREE – booking required

NCHS: Meditation in Nature

17:45 - 18:45 5 October 2023
Alex Bernstein Garden, FREE Meditation in Nature is an opportunity for you to switch-off and experience a deep sense of calm whilst enjoying the beauty of the grounds at The Whitworth.…

Thursday Lates: Portrait of a Poet

19:00 - 20:00 5 October 2023
Portrait of a Poet is P. A. BITEZ’s surreal live performance art piece about the ways we all perform for love, safety and acceptance. The piece is both visceral and tender, combining…

NCHS: Silent Spaces

10:00 - 12:00 6 October 2023
Fridays, 10am – 12pm Sundays, 10am – 12pm Take time out and enjoy the restorative benefits of being peaceful in a green space. All we ask is: No phones, no talking and no cameras. Thank you.

NCHS: Feel Good Kid’s Art Club

13:00 - 15:00 7 October 2023
Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park, FREE Join us for a fun and expressive art and mindfulness session. Aimed at ages 7 -12 years, children will explore calming mindfulness techniques…

NCHS: Dementia Naturally Active

14:00 - 15:00 10 October 2023
Whitworth Park Come and join City of Trees and The Whitworth for our Dementia Friendly walk on the second Tuesday of every month. The walks are designed for anyone living with a…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 10 October 2023
Every Tuesday; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 17 October 2023
Every Tuesday; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact…

World Menopause Day

18 October 2023
Join us at the Whitworth Art Gallery and get creative about your menopause journey with a range of drop-in activities including; Collage, mindful art, drawing and Zumba. The workshops…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 21 October 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. ‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and…

Afrocats x Whitworth

12:00 24 - 15:00 25 October 2023
Join Afrocats and the Whitworth as they join forces again for a vibrant and creative cultural experience for all ages. This event will feature a variety of activities, including arts…

NCHS: Apple Pressing & Spooky Scavenger Hunt with City of Trees

12:00 - 14:00 26 October 2023
Whitworth Park Community Garden, FREE Join us and City of Trees in Whitworth Park and have a go at making your own apple juice! We will be using an apple press to make a tasty and…

Sook-Kyung Lee | Pilkington Lecture

18:00 - 20:00 26 October 2023
The Friends of the Whitworth are delighted to welcome Sook-Kyung Lee as the 2023 Pilkington Lecturer. Dr Sook-Kyung Lee, Director of the Whitworth, The University of Manchester The…

A Library of Living Care – Part of the Manchester ESRC Festival

11:00 - 15:00 28 October 2023
A Library of Living Care – Part of the Manchester ESRC Festival Saturday 28 October, 11am-3pm FREE, please book to attend via this Eventbrite link Location: The Whitworth, Collections…

Quiet Mornings

10:30 - 12:30 29 October 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 31 October 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 3 November 2023
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. ‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 7 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

The Unified Generation: Spoken Word Poetry and Film

18:30 - 20:00 9 November 2023
THE UNIFIED GENERATION comes to The Whitworth with two powerful anthologies of spoken word poetry and film created by the young 'R&D Creative Writers', from Respect & Dignity Arts in…

Venture Arts artist drop-in workshop and chat

10:30 - 12:00 9 November 2023
Join Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst in this drop in workshop and chance to chat to Sally about her practice during her time with us at The Whitworth. Sally will be using recycled…

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 10 November 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

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