School Holidays
Create and play together all year-round with our free school holiday programme that's suitable for all ages.
February Half Term
In partnership with Venture Arts
Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 February 2027
An exciting collaboration between Sarah Marsh of The Sensory Toolkit and Venture Arts, families are invited to explore the colourful, tactile world of artist Gulnur Mukazhanova and help build a growing collaborative artwork together.
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*About Afrocats and the partnership
Afrocats is an award-winning charity supportsing people who face social exclusion, including refugees, asylum seekers and families from diverse backgrounds. Through creative activities like art, music, dance and community events, Afrocats helps people build confidence, make connections and feel welcome in the city.
The Afrocats × Whitworth partnership brings Afrocats’ creative energy into the Whitworth’s gallery spaces, making the gallery more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for families who may not usually visit. Together, Afrocats and the Whitworth offer free and culturally rich activities where visitors can play, make art, dance, drum and explore together. This partnership is built on removing barriers to participation - from offering travel support to creating spaces that feel safe and supportive for everyone.
Follow Afrocats on Instagram (@afrocats.mcr) for regular updates.
Image Credit: Ray Chan