Open Studios 2019 at Paradise Works

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Paradise Works Open Studios 2019

Paradise Works Open Studios at Paradise Works, Salford 12 — 13 October 2019 Entrance is free — Visit now

A community of 35 artists based at Paradise Works in Salford will open their studios over a weekend of exhibitions, events and subversive disco. Open Studios 2019 will celebrate Paradise Works’ third birthday with the launch of ‘Multiples’ – affordable contemporary art from studio artists and friends – and new exhibition, Millennialism, which explores the experience of a woke generation through new works by ten up-and-coming visual artists.

Head over on Saturday 12th October for the free launch party, with street food, a donations bar and English Disco Lovers’ DJ set from artist Chris Alton (6-10pm). Then join producer and artist Carly Bainbridge on the Sunday for the ‘Hangover Cure Tour’ – a whistle-stop tour of Paradise Works, featuring selected artists’ studios (12.30-1.30pm).

Paradise Works Open Studios at Paradise Works, Salford 12 — 13 October 2019 Entrance is free Visit now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
13 October 2019
12:00pm — 4:00pm
12 October 2019
6:00pm — 10:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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