Projects: Dave Lynch – The Art & Science of Play

Name: Projects: Dave Lynch – The Art & Science of Play
Start: 2016-09-14T00:00:00
End: 2016-10-02T23:59:00
Location: Lowry

Creative Tourist Posted 14 September 2016

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Projects: Dave Lynch – The Art & Science of Play

Lowry, Salford

14 September-2 October 2016

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

Free

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Dave Lynch will present three models of art. The gallery space will act as a dynamic artists’ pop up studio, meeting hub & venue which will host a series of events.

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