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PERSPECTIVES

The Whitworth, Manchester
1 October 2018-24 February 2019

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PERSPECTIVES – Venture Arts
Ellie Walmsley Artwork: Ceramic heads by Darren Gallagher, Andrew Johnstone, Ahmed Mohammed, and Kathy Wilmot.
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This autumn, 80 learning disabled artists will occupy contemporary and historical venues across Greater Manchester in PERSPECTIVES – a series of exhibitions, happenings and creative exchanges proudly presented by Venture Arts, a visual arts organisation who support and nurture the artwork and careers of learning disabled artists. From 1 October 2018 through to 24 February 2019, artworks developed over the last two years will be unveiled to the public for the first time in a number group shows including themes of collections, text and line, and photography.

Exhibitions, happenings and accompanying events will take place citywide at multiple venues including; Fred Aldous, The Manchester Contemporary, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, The Lowry, the Whitworth, NOMA, and Studio 53 – Venture Arts’ new studio and exhibition space.

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