Inside Manchester Art Gallery July – October Free entry
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Whether you’ve got 10 minutes, all day, are on your own or have the children with you, we’d love to see you. You don’t have to like everything inside. And you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy a visit.
What’s new at Manchester Art Gallery
What’s inside? Our collection is made up of paintings, drawings, sculpture and decorative art. We’re
probably most famous for our Pre-Raphaelite paintings, but displays cover all periods, including what’s happening now.
Where to start? Check out our Manchester Gallery for an introduction to the city’s rich artistic history. Borrow a new audioguide for just £2, pick up a free highlights leaflet and follow a short trail or collect a floorplan and just wander. Relax over lunch or a coffee Choose from tea and cake, a tasty salad, a quick sandwich or freshly prepared hot dishes in our friendly cafe and selfservice restaurant. There are some great tasting children’s options too, from homemade fish fingers to a pick-and-mix lunchbox. The art of shopping Take home your favourite painting as a postcard or print. Splash out on something special such as handcrafted jewellery. Pick up an 11 Rooms booklet as a souvenir of this unique contemporary art experience commissioned by Manchester International Festival. And keep the kids happy with pocketmoney priced souvenirs. All your purchases help support the gallery, so thank you for shopping and eating with us.
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Image © John Baldessari
It’s your gallery It’s free. And it’s in the heart of Manchester.
11 Rooms: Group Show Manchester International Festival Saturday 9 July–Sunday 17 July 11 Rooms builds on MIF’s reputation for commissioning some of the most exciting live art events to be experienced anywhere. Curators Klaus Biesenbach (MoMA PS1 and MoMA, New York) and Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Gallery, London) bring together some of the most exciting names in contemporary art and allot each of them an identical space within the gallery. You can move through these specially created rooms and experience a series of encounters created by the artists.
Each will explore the idea of transience in art. Artists: Marina Abramovi´c John Baldessari Allora and Calzadilla Simon Fujiwara Joan Jonas Laura Lima Roman Ondák
Please note, due to the nature of this event a queuing system may be in place when you arrive. Timed tickets are available for two slots each day, please see www.mif.co.uk to book. Parental guidance may be required for some rooms. Commissioned by Manchester International Festival, Manchester Art Gallery and the International Arts Festival RUHRTRIENNALE 2012–2014. Produced by Manchester International Festival and Manchester Art Gallery. With thanks to Heiner Goebbels for his collaboration and support. This exhibition is kindly supported by the Granada Foundation. The Manchester International Festival would like to thanks the German Embassy for co-hosting an event for the VIP Arts Weekend.
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What’s new at Manchester Art Gallery
With our free family summer holiday events and year round family friendly activities and facilities, we make it easy for you to enjoy some quality time together.
Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer 24 September 2011– 29 January 2012 £8 (£6 concessions) Free entry for under 18s and Manchester Art Gallery Friends and Patrons This is the first major exhibition of Ford Madox Brown’s work since 1964. The show brings together 140 paintings and drawings, including his epic paintings of Victorian life, Work and The Last of England. It champions Brown’s pioneering role in the development of PreRaphaelitism and explores how his rebellion against traditionally taught methods of painting led to a completely new, radical and original style. Advance tickets will be on sale on our website. For information on group tours with expert guides, email magevents@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 235 8855. Above left: The Last Of England, 1852–55, oil on panel, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery © Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery Above centre: Autumn Leaves,1856, John Everett Millais
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The Pre-Raphaelite Experiment Until May 2012 We have a special interest in Ford Madox Brown and his legacy because Manchester Art Gallery has an important collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings. They were bought for the city by our Victorian predecessors and we’ve embarked on a year-long project to find out what they mean to today’s Mancunians. Next time you visit, pop in to Gallery 6 where there’s space for you to tell us what you think of the Pre-Raphaelites in general and four specially chosen paintings in particular. As we work on the Pre-Raphaelite Experiment with local groups, schools and families, the display in Gallery 6 will evolve, and we’ll be blogging about what we discover.
Exporting Beauty Pilkington’s Pottery and Tiles Until October 2012 Beautiful art pots and tiles made by Pilkington’s Tile and Pottery Company between 1893 and 1938. Grayson Perry Visual Dialogues Until 12 February 2012 We’ve bought a striking vase and print by Turner Prizewinning artist Grayson Perry. See them both on show alongside historic costume, prints and ceramics in a display, co-curated by a group of young people and artist Jim Medway.
Far, Far Away: a world of stories for families 2–28 August Tuesday–Sunday, 1–3pm First explore some of the paintings in the gallery to discover stories of enchantment and adventure. Then go up, up, up to the top floor and our enormous workshop space, Far, Far Away. Work together on story-inspired art activities and create an imaginary world. Bring your stories to life at our performance workshops. Some are for families with babies and toddlers and others for families with older children. See calendar for details.
Activities available anytime The Interactive Gallery is a handson introduction to real art. Pick up a story bag, borrow an explorer belt, or ask for a Heroes and Monsters pack from the information desk and set off on an arty adventure. Drop in events Check our website for weekend and school holiday activities (this October half term we’ll be making Mini me mobiles). They’re suitable for a wide range of ages, from toddlers to 11 year olds. Monthly art clubs Our family art club is for you and your 6–11 year olds. Mini art club is for you and your 0–5 year olds.
What’s on, when? Check the calendar at the back of this leaflet, pick up a family leaflet, visit our website www.manchestergalleries.org, sign up to receive our family email newsletter or call us on 0161 235 8888. All family activities and events are free. There’s no need to book (except for Mini art club). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bringing a group of 10 or more? Please call us in advance to discuss your plans. Tel: 0161 235 8869.
We’ve been able to purchase Grayson Perry’s Jane Austen in E17 and Print for a Politician thanks to generous support from The Goldstone and Livingstone Family Trusts in memory of their parents’ friendship, the Art Fund and the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund. Visual Dialogues: young people and artists interpreting art together. As part of the Visual Dialogues programme, jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Education (DfE), Strategic Commissioning.
Above right: Ginger jar and lid, 1911 Made by Pilkington’s Tile and Pottery Company Ltd.
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Explore
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Art on show once more in the gallery entrance hall.
Enjoy finding out more about art and our collection at one of our tours or events. Most are free, they’re open to everyone and you don’t need to be an art buff to join in.
Myth, Dream and Reality: The Human Form 1700–1920 This new permanent display has been installed in response to requests from gallery visitors to show works of art in the entrance space. It explores how artists have represented the human body over more than two centuries. The display was inspired by the casts from the Parthenon frieze given by George IV specifically to decorate the gallery’s entrance hall. It consists of historic works from the gallery’s art collection
but also includes the sculpture Young Man Standing (1963–77) by Leonard McComb, on loan from the Arts Council Collection. You can take a virtual tour of the entrance hall and find out more about the display and architecture via a new touchscreen at ground floor level. There is also a recorded audio described tour for visually impaired people. Visitors can pick up an Unspoken trail leaflet to explore
some of the paintings in more detail. The trail is the result of a project in which participants studied body language and relationships in art. This project was made possible with generous support from DCMS/Wolfson Galleries and Museums Improvement Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation Manchester Art Gallery Trust Unspoken is a partnership project between Manchester Art Gallery and Start, which is part of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust. Start enables people to use art to improve, protect and maintain mental well-being. Paint supplied by Farrow & Ball, official paint sponsor of Manchester City Galleries.
Find out more about art Get to know some of our most popular artworks on a free Highlights tour or explore the collection in more depth on a free themed Focus tour. Try something fun for free Interested to hear what other people think about your favourite artwork? Join a relaxed Art bites chat in the galleries. For something completely different, follow local musician Black Jack Barnet on a journey around the gallery, featuring songs inspired by works of art. 6
Exhibition tours This season there’s a free audio described tour of 11 Rooms for visually impaired visitors and guided tours of the exhibition Ford Madox Brown: PreRaphaelite Pioneer.
Bringing a group? Tours for groups can be tailored to your interests and cost just £5 per person. Book by calling 0161 235 8855 or email magevents@manchester.gov.uk
What’s on, when? Check the events calendar at the back of this leaflet, visit our website www. manchestergalleries.org, sign up for our e-newsletter or give us a call on 0161 235 8888.
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Make more of art
Support us
Join the Manchester Art Gallery Friends and see Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer for free!
We can’t do it without you. Thanks to everyone who supports us.
There are three different levels of Friendship: Friend, Best Friend and Patron. You can join as an individual or in joint membership with someone living at the same address. From as little as £24 a year, Friends benefit from: • Free entry to charging exhibitions (including Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer) • Welcome tour with other new Friends • Invitations to exclusive previews • Access to Friends-only events • Annual newsletter • And for an extra £2 per year, 20% discount in our shop and a 10% discount in our cafe How to join • Online at http://shop. manchestergalleries.org • Pick up a Friends leaflet in the gallery • Contact us and we’ll send you a form. Tel: 0161 235 8814. Email: friends@manchester.gov.uk
Friends get access to some of the most interesting art events in the North West (see below for those in September and October). Best Friends and Patrons can join more exclusive events, bringing you closer to the heart of our work. Hepworth Wakefield Sat 10 September, 9.30am–6pm A trip to the Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire’s new art gallery, showcasing the work of major contemporary artists. £50, all Friends, Best Friends and Patrons welcome, includes travel, guided tour and lunch. Exclusive supporters’ preview Ford Madox Brown: Pre Raphaelite Pioneer Fri 23 September, 2–4pm Be among the first to see our major exhibition and join the curators for an introductory talk. Free, all Friends, Best Friends and Patrons welcome.
Ford Madox Brown and Manchester Saturday 1 October, 2–3.30pm Exhibition curator Julian Treuherz talks about our new exhibition and Ford Madox Brown’s time in Manchester. £10, all Friends, Best Friends and Patrons welcome. Salvaged! An insight into conservation Weds 5 October, 2–3.30pm. Witness our team of experts at work in our off-site conservation studios. £10, Best Friends and Patrons only, excludes transport. Booking is essential for all Friends events. Tel: 0161 235 8814. Email: friends@manchester.gov.uk
Support the gallery As a Corporate Member, your business can entertain in the gallery and enjoy invitations to VIP preview parties, our annual dinner and other exclusive events. You can borrow art for your office and tailor-make art events for your staff. For more information on how you can support Manchester Art Gallery, please contact Catherine Corlett Tel: 0161 235 8896. Email: c.corlett@manchester.gov.uk Or visit: www. manchestergalleries.org/ supporting-us
Above: Private tour with Investec Specialist Private Bank and guests, sponsor of the exhibition Anish Kapoor: Flashback.
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We’re extremely grateful to the following for their support: Director’s Circle ABode Manchester Bruntwood Cobden House Chambers Cole & Co Dewhurst Torevell & Co Ltd Hill Dickinson Petros Development Company Ltd Professional Footballers’ Association St Johns Buildings The Marketing Clinic Wrather & Co WRG
Executive Circle Emerson Group Limited Eversheds Hurst Ian Simpson Architects Ltd Investec Specialist Private Bank Pannone Quorum Estates William Hare Ltd Event sponsors Harvey Nichols Ltd Cheshire Cat Events Ltd Piccadilly AV Ltd Corporate partners BJL – communications partner Farrow & Ball – official paint supplier Cheshire Life – official media sponsor of the Patrons Scheme Manchester Hilton Deansgate – official sponsor of the Patrons Scheme 9
Events calendar July–October Key: Adult workshops Family friendly tours and talks events
July
September Exclusive Friends events
Sat 2 Sat 2 Wed 6 Sun 10 Fri 8
1–3pm Family art club Workshops for you and your 6-11 year olds Free, arrive early 3–3.45pm Focus tour On the theme of landscapes Free 12.30–1pm Art bites Informal chat led by gallery staff Free 3–4pm Tour in British Sign Lanuage On the theme of public sculpture Free 10.15–11.15am Mini art club Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler Free, please book and 11.30am–12.30pm Sat 9 2pm–5pm 11 Rooms opens Free entry Sat 9–Sun 10 12-4pm Imagine weekend Experiment and play with the material of the month Free, drop-in Wed 13 1–2.30pm English corner for ESOL learners Practise speaking English with others Free Thurs 14 10.30am –12pm 11 Rooms Audio-described tour with curator Free Sun 17 10am–5pm Last chance to see 11 Rooms Free entry Sat 30 3–3.45pm Musical tour with Black Jack Barnet Free
August
Far, Far away: a world of stories. Free holiday activities for families throughout August All workshops take place 1–3pm (sign in from 12.30pm) Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 Far, Far Away Create an imaginary world plus dance workshop for under 5s Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 Far, Far Away Create an imaginary world plus dance workshop for 6–11s Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 Far, Far Away Create an imaginary world plus drama workshop for under 5s Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 Far, Far Away Create an imaginary world plus drama workshop for 6–11s Saturdays and Sundays Far, Far Away 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 27–28 Create an imaginary world Wed 3 12.30 –1pm Art bites Informal chat led by gallery staff Free Thurs 4–Fri 5 12 and 2pm Family film club fairytale special. www.goseethis.com/filmclub for details Free Sat 6 1–3pm Family art club Workshops for you and your 6–11 year olds Free, arrive early Sun 7 3–3.45pm Focus tour On the theme of expressive paint Free Wed 10 1–2.30pm English corner for ESOL learners Practise speaking English with others Free Fri 12 10.15–11.15am Mini art club Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler Free, please book and 11.30am–12.30pm Sat 13–Sun 14 12–4pm Imagine weekend Experiment and play with the material of the month Free, drop-in Fri 26 2–3pm Pride art tour LGBT event for Manchester Pride Free
September Sat 3 Sat 3 Wed 7 10
1–3pm 3–3.45pm 12.30–1pm
Family art club Workshops for you and your 6-11 year olds Focus tour On the theme of food and drink Art bites Informal chat led by gallery staff
Free, arrive early Free Free
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10.15–11.15am Mini art club Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler and 11.30am–12.30pm . Sat 10 9.30am–6pm Trip to the Hepworth Wakefield gallery Sat 10–Sun 11 12–4pm Imagine weekend Experiment and play with the material of the month Sun 11 3–4pm Tour in British Sign Language On theme of similarity and difference Wed 14 1–2.30pm English corner for ESOL learners Practise speaking English with others Sat 24 10am–5pm Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer* opens Sat 24 3–3.45pm Musical tour with Black Jack Barnet
Free, please book £50, please book Free, drop-in Free Free, please book £8 (conc £6) Free
October Sat 1 1–3pm Family art club Workshops for you and your 6-11 year olds Sat 1 2–3.30pm Ford Madox Brown and Manchester Talk by curator Julian Treuherz Wed 5 12.30–1pm Art bites Informal chat led by gallery staff Wed 5 2–3.30pm Salvaged! An insight into conservation Wed 12 1–2.30pm English corner for ESOL learners Practise speaking English with others Fri 14 10.15–11.15am Mini art club Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler and 11.30am–12.30pm Sat 8–Sun 9 12–4pm Imagine weekend Experiment and play with the material of the month Tues 18 6–7pm Ford Madox Brown: image to word Poetry responses by Jean Sprockland. www.manchester literaturefestival.co.uk for tickets Wed 19 12.30–1pm Talk: Pre-Raphaelites and nature
Free, arrive early £10, please book
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Mini me mobiles. Make a hanging sculpture all about you. Free holiday activities for families October half term Tuesdays 25, Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28 Suitable for all ages All workshops take place 1–3pm (sign in from 12.30pm). * As part of the Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, you can visit Ford Madox Brown’s murals in to the Great Hall in the Town Hall, from 10am–5pm on Sundays: 25 September; 16 October, 23 October, 30 October, 6 November, 20 November, Free highlights tours of the gallery Every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2–3pm No need to book
Tours of Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer Every Saturday and Sunday during October 3–4pm Tours are free, no need to book. Exhibition tickets are £8/£6
Booking information For events that require advance booking, please call 0161 235 8888, email magevents@manchester.gov.uk, or book in person at the gallery. Please book one week in advance for mini art club. For Friends-only events Please call 0161 235 8814 or email friends@manchester.gov.uk
For more information and to keep in touch Visit our website www.manchestergalleries.org and sign up to receive our free what’s on or family e-newsletters. And follow us on facebook and on twitter . Making events accessible If you have access needs, please contact us in advance. Tel: 0161 235 8855. Email: magevents@manchester.gov.uk
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Visit us Come along. Entry is free. (But we really appreciate donations to help us continue our free programme.)
Access Information Disabled parking is on Princess Street and Nicholas Street (about 50m from the gallery entrance). The entrance, building and toilets are accessible throughout, and lifts serve all floors. Just ask if you’d like to borrow a wheelchair. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome, and we have induction loops. Visit our website or give us a call for more information. Cover: The Pretty Baa Lambs, 1851–59, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery © Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
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Open Tuesday – Sunday and Mondays 11 July and 29 August. Closed Mondays. Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street Manchester M2 3JL Tel: 0161 235 8888 www.manchestergalleries.org Manchester Art Gallery is in the city centre, easily accessible by all forms of transport. For detailed information, ring GMPTE on 0161 228 7811. By tram To St Peter’s Square. By bus To Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens. By train To Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Oxford Road. Free shuttle buses stop close to the gallery. By coach To Princess Street. By car From the M60, follow signs to the city centre. Parking is available on Chepstow Street, Faulkner Street, Chorlton Street and Sackville Street.