Young People
Whitworth Young Contemporaries is our programme for young people and students
Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries (WYC), who are a group of young people who connect art, ideas, and communities.
Follow @WhitworthYC on Instagram for the latest news and stories.
There are four strands to WYC for 16-30 years, with some events having set age ranges as appropriate:
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Supported Artist Development Opportunities
Alongside Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s exhibition, The Practice of Liberation the Whitworth will re-imagine and relaunch our Whitworth Young Contemporaries (WYC) Programme for young people aged 21-30.
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WYC Makes: Manga Comic Book Workshop
Create your own manga, working with undergraduate digital artists to bring your ideas to life.
23 April, 7 May, 14 May and 4 June 2026
6–8pm | Free | Ages 16–18This event is now sold out.
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WYC Voices
WYC Voices is a peer-led space for young creatives aged 18 to 30 to share work, exchange ideas and explore what matters to them.
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