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

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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

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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.
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These workshops begin next week with SWAP WIGAN and we're very excited!

#ShebaFest24 #Peace #Freedom

On 14th April, Turnpike Youth Collective will be visiting Islington Mill to explore the artist studios.

On 25th April, artist Nicolette Lafonseca joins us with a workshop exploring natural dyes.

If you're aged 16-25 & would like to get involved visit: bit.ly/youthcollective

Anna FC Smith & Helen Mather's work ‘Progress with Light Steps’ explores the new heritage of post-industrial landscapes & how these become part of our current identity.

Find out more about their practices via their social media - instagram.com/annafcsmith & instagram.com/helencmather

Due to Easter Bank Holidays please note that Leigh Film's Afternoon Classic Cinema Club will not take place on Friday 29th March and will return Friday 26th April 1pm #Cinematherapy #Loneliness
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[ANGERS ARTISTS TALK]
Get ready to be swept away on an artistic adventure with Dupin&Duclos.
But that's not all! During their stay in #Wigan , they’ll collaborate with the kids of Wigan Youth Zone to create a mural, igniting creativity & leaving a lasting impact on our community.

Only one week left of Creating Place II!

Join us on 30th March for the final day of the exhibition, the last family workshop, & a variety of crafts & activities on Leigh Civic Square with @ArchivesWiganLeigh.

Find out more on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/49YCPhv