What’s on
From July to December 2018 we present ‘A Season for Change’ – six months of exhibitions and events using contemporary art as a platform for raising awareness of pressing environmental issues.
We also continue with our Thursday Lates on the last Thursday of every month, and have collaborated on delivering events as part of Manchester Pride; Liverpool Biennial and Manchester Science Festival.
Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Manchester Science Festival: Live and Let Dye SOLD OUT
A hands-on natural dyeing workshop exploring how to use flowers, leaves and vegetables to create an array of prints.
Changing Textiles: A Closer Look
Join CFCCA Artist in Residence Ya-chu Kang at the Science & Industry Museum to find out more about her fascination with the city’s textile heritage and its impact on the wider world.
A Window On… The Big Steppe
Meet the Big Steppe team and find out more about their research with nomadic communities in Mongolia
Free Zine-Making Workshop
Between 5pm and 8pm, drop in and join local bookbinder & graphic designer Lisa Lorenz for a free drop in zine-making workshop.
Free Guided Tour
Join us at Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) for our monthly free and informal tour of our building and current exhibitions.
Aquaponics: Grow Your Own Greens
As part of Manchester Science Festival, Farm Urban’s team of bio-scientists and engineers are here to help you build an aquaponic system.
YouthLab: November Social
YouthLab returns with a monthly social session for young people 14-19 years at CFCCA in the Northern Quarter. Come along, meet new people, explore our exhibitions and take part in hands-on creative workshops.
Archives: Artist susan pui san lok in conversation
Join artist susan pui san lok and freelance curator, consultant and producer Kwong Lee to discuss the creative and dynamic role of Archives in an art environment.
Our Plastic Ocean with Mandy Barker
Hear more from photographer Mandy Barker about the waste pollution crisis that inspired Hong Kong Soup 1986
YouthLab: December Social
YouthLab returns with a monthly social session for young people 14-19 years at CFCCA in the Northern Quarter. Come along, meet new people, explore our exhibitions and take part in hands-on creative workshops.
