Manchester
United Kingdom
Manchester's art scene centers on the Whitworth, Manchester Art Gallery, and a growing cluster of independent galleries and project spaces across the Northern Quarter and Salford.
12 galleries
Castlefield Gallery
non profit
A contemporary art gallery and agency focused on the development of emerging artists and curators through exhibitions and professional support.
castlefieldgallery.co.ukesea contemporary
art center
A non-profit art center, formerly known as the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, dedicated to presenting contemporary art from East and Southeast Asia.
eseacontemporary.orgHolden Gallery
non profit
Located within the Manchester School of Art, this gallery hosts a curated program of contemporary art exhibitions focusing on research and practice.
holdengallery.mmu.ac.ukHome
art center
A purpose-built center for international contemporary art, theatre, and film, offering a diverse program of exhibitions and experimental performances.
homemcr.orgManchester Art Gallery
museum
A major public art museum housing a world-class collection of fine art, including significant 19th-century British paintings and Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.
manchesterartgallery.orgManchester Craft and Design Centre
art center
Housed in a Victorian market building, this center features two gallery spaces and multiple studios for high-quality contemporary craft.
craftanddesign.comMoon Grove
non profit
An occasional independent and unaffiliated contemporary art gallery located in a domestic setting within the Rusholme area of Manchester.
moongrove.orgParadise Works
non profit
An artist-led studio community and gallery space hosting contemporary exhibitions, open studios, and residencies near Manchester city center.
paradise-works.comSaul Hay Gallery
commercial gallery
An independent commercial gallery showcasing a diverse range of contemporary painting and sculpture from established and emerging artists.
saulhaygallery.co.ukThe Portico Library
non profit
A historic subscription library featuring an exhibition space that hosts contemporary art inspired by its literary collections and history.
theportico.org.uk