Your semester one cheat sheet to Manchester’s art scene

Your first semester at uni is an incredibly exciting few months, but it can also feel a touch overwhelming, filled with lots of new information, new places and new people to meet. If you’re not sure what to do on a rainy day off with your new flatmates, looking for a solo weekend activity or just fancy a great afternoon out, here’s a list of exhibitions and events to check out this term!

Free arts exhibitions
Looking for a creative and cheap day out? These free exhibitions explore the arts in all their glory!

Her Story: Women into Visual Art and Enterprise.
Manchester Central Library.
13^th July until 23^rd September.

Mythic Reinvention: Celebrating 50 years of Costume and Craft.
Royal Exchange Theatre.
16^th September until 15^th November.

Lowry 360: immersive gallery experience.
The Lowry.
A new permanent exhibition.

To See and Be Seen by Conor Collins.
HOME Mcr.
8^th July until 31^st October.

For the art lovers.
These are two ticketed events worth adding to your diary:

Manchester Art Fair.
Manchester Central.
19^th until 22^nd November.

Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige.
The Whitworth.
14^th March until 15^th November.

Manchester Jewellery Week.
8^th September to the 4^th October.
Manchester Jewellery Week is bringing exhibitions, talks and workshops across the city, celebrating all things jewelery. There’s lots to explore but some highlights include:

City of Suffragettes.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre.
12^th September until 24^th December.

They are also hosting a number of talks about the exhibition, which are all free.

Cotton to Graphene (Graduate Exhibition).
Manchester School of Art.
10^th September until 16^th September.

24Carat Party People.
Manchester Art Gallery Shop.
8^th September until 4^th October.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for something different to do this term, there’s plenty to discover this term. How lucky are we to be studying in a city with such a vast cultural scene!