Events
Exhibition linked events
From 11 February to 13 May
A full events programme accompanies the COTTON: Global Threads exhibition.
Visit the COTTON: Global Threads website for more details...
Whose Story Counts? Madness from the Inside Out
Bobby Baker & Gail Hornstein in conversation
Tuesday 14 February, 6 – 8pm, Free
Bobby Baker is an artist and writer whose book, Diary Drawings: Mental Illness and Me, won the 2011 Mind Book of the Year. Gail Hornstein is Professor of Psychology at Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, whose research and writing focus on first-person narratives of madness. Her book Agnes' Jacket: A Psychologist's Search for the Meaning of Madness was published in 2009.
In collaboration with CIDRA and the Institute for Cultural Practice. Visit CIDRA for event info.
Saturday 25 February 7.30 – 10.30pm
FREE event - just turn up on the night!
Join us to celebrate the start of the Manchester Histories Festival with an offbeat evening of discussions music and performance responding to our exhibition, COTTON: Global Threads. This event is linked to Manchester Histories Festival click her to find out more.
Saturday 21 April 7.30 – 10.30pm
FREE event - just turn up on the night!
Taking inspiration from action weaver Travis Meinolf, join us for an evening of interesting and unique performances that intertwine themselves into our exhibitions and spaces.
The Friends of the Whitworth support the Gallery, and are a lively organisation offering a wide programme of events including lectures, behind the scenes visits, visits to other art galleries, museums, houses and gardens at home and abroad and social events. Click here to visit the Friends website and find out about current events.
Free, no booking needed
Find out more about your favourite shows with free guided tours led by the Whitworth's exhibition curators.
Workshops
On Wednesdays:
15 February, 21 March & 18 April
On Saturdays:
18 February, 17 March & 21 April
All sessions, 1 - 3pm, £5
Monthly social art and craft workshop. Enjoy a cuppa whilst trying your hand at some new, unusual techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
For more information please visit our Whitworth Adult Programme blog
On Saturdays:
18 February & 17 March
All sessions, 11am - 1pm, £5
A series of photographic talks, discussions and critiques, co- curated with photo artist Mishka Henner. Get away from stale chat of f-stops and focal lengths and simply revel in images old and new!
For further details please visit our Whitworth Adult Programme Blog
Don't miss out, book today
Spaces for our workshops are limited and book up fast. Drop us a line to reserve your place: call 0161 275 7450 or reserve by email.