Research Collaborations
Our collaborative research projects are helping to expand our collection and inform our exhibitions programme.
As a university gallery, the Whitworth is also a place of research and study. Discover our current research projects below, working in partnership with a range of specialist organisations.
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Still Parents Project
A series of free art workshops in partnership with SANDs, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death charity.
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Still Care project
A series of free art workshops for the midwives and health care professionals who care for bereaved parents.
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Trans-Inclusive Culture Partnership
A partnership of cultural organisations across the UK, working to advance trans inclusion across museums, galleries and heritage organisations.
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Recoverist Curators
A participatory project in partnership with Portraits of Recovery, working to reinterpret the gallery’s collection through the lens of recovery.
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Queering the Whitworth
An ongoing research project aimed at (re)discovering LGBTQIA+ narratives within the Whitworth’s collection.
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Support GLAM at Manchester Pride
The Whitworth is joining galleries, libraries, archives and museums across Greater Manchester to march in this year's Pride Parade.
Saturday 23 August, from midday
It's free to support the Pride ParadeRead more
