PINK

SHARED STUDIO AVAILABLE! We have 1 spot available in a shared studio. This is a (rare) opportunity to join our creative community in the heart of #Stockport! Head to the link below for more information, or get in touch with us via pinkmanchester@gmail.com https://lnkd.in/ePMhbw2E

It's been a busy year for us so far at PINK! Over the past 12 months, we've turned a disused office space into a thriving creative hub. From completing large-scale renovations, securing another floor (with a potential third to follow!), to achieving a full premises licence and a stable financial model, the journey has been incredible. As we know, Manchester’s once-thriving artist-led scene has faced significant adversity in recent years. Rising property development, inflated building and rental costs, and dwindling funding opportunities have collectively eroded the foundation of this vital cultural ecosystem. As spaces for artists to create and exhibit have become increasingly scarce, the resilience of Manchester's creative community has been put to the test. PINK has acted in direct response to these challenges. For the last 6 months, we have been opening our doors to the different people and projects that make up our creative community; testing an open-source space hire model that can become part of PINK’s attempt at self-sustaining. This has all been part of a wider fundraising and development strategy that has been fermenting in the background. And by that, we mean that we have been RELENTLESSLY applying for funding from every corner of the region, UK, and beyond. Turning over every possible financial stone to raise the level of funding needed to match our ambitions. This hard work is starting to pay off. We are delighted to have received news of support for 2025 from the Haworth Trust and the Henry Moore Foundation, supporting the development and delivery of 4 solo presentations by local and national artists - one being our very own, Pippa Eason! These grants are a crucial part of our ambitious plan for 2025-2027 and will enable us to produce an innovative 2-year programme driven by the question: What could an artist-led future look like? Anchored in themes of support, growth, creative development, empowerment, and resilience, PINK will empower artists with the space and resources to innovate, think critically, and envision a bold artistic future. The next few months look like MORE application and results deadlines… but we're ready for it!

Delighted to be hosting New Arrangements, a collaborative project by artists Jenny Baines & Anna Macdonald. The project kickstarted this week with an expanded film event hosted by Jenny Baines, initiating the start of a a series of performative events that will punctuate the project. On Friday 8th March (6-9pm) we will be launching New Arrangements as an exhibition, presenting an installation of works that have evolved from the artists shared time in our gallery space. For more information, head to our instagram: https://lnkd.in/efzCpDMu or you can explore our website: www.pink-mcr.com/events

It’s the last week of the PINK crowdfunder and still so many original artworks available to purchase, with 70% going directly to the artists. All proceeds are supporting the future growth of the gallery, studios and research with instant upgrades to the infrastructure of the space and contributing towards specialist skills needed to facilitate this years arts programming, connecting Stockport and Manchester to the wider community across Europe via residencies, exhibitions and exchanges. Follow the link to find out more https://lnkd.in/esRJMcBQ #supportlocalartists #independentbusiness #stockport #creativeopportunities #greatermanchester

NEW YEAR, NEW EDITION We are DELIGHTED to share with you an exclusive enamel pin badge designed by artist @lfallon that is now available as part of our ongoing Crowdfunder campaign! LIAM FALLON ‘Untitled’ - 2023 Enamel pin badge £15 (inc P&P) *Edition of 250 Initially inspired by Jean Genet’s ‘Un Chant D’amour’, the brick wall has become a recognisable trope and motif of Liam’s Practice, with this architectural facade acting as a separation between private and public but also acting as the setting for things to unfold. At a first glance, this seems reminiscent of things encountered before but there is a false facade at play and quickly, as the reality begins to unfold and these things begin to theatrically perform. You can find the link to our Crowdfunder below, but if you have any questions about this, or any of the other available works, please feel free to get in touch via pinkmanchester@gmail.com https://lnkd.in/evNuxQed So, what are you waiting for? Go get yours! #fundraiser #limitededition #gallery #contemporaryart #liamfallon #art #supportus #crowdfunder #stockport #pinbadge #artedition