Lover of Life and Manc. Manager of Volunteers and Engagement @Whitworthart | Advisory Group Member @HeritageVols | previous lives with @MIFestival @london2012
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Very proud of this achievement @WhitworthArt 💫 it’s been an absolute honour to continue in working alongside the wonderful @afrocatsmcr @ManchesterCoS @comartsnw @SensorySally plus many others in this recognition from @CityofSanctuary #ChooseLove #RefugeesWelcome 🫶🏽
We’re proud to have been awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status! 🖼️✨
This is given to organisations who pledge to create a culture of solidarity, inclusivity, and go above and beyond to welcome people seeking sanctuary.
bit.ly/3G48GQp
See our highlights so far 👇 🧵(1/4)
ALT Three people sat at table in conversation. One person is holding the drawing in her hands while the other two are looking at it and smiling. Image courtesy of Shirlaine Forrest
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An amazing opportunity! And you couldn’t be joining at a more exciting time. ⚡️
Across the city region, institutions from @mcrartgallery to @MancLibraries have joined our movement of welcome, with more in the pipeline.
You would be at the helm of building this movement… 🧵
Passionate about building our movement of welcome?
Motivated to champion refugee rights?
Ready to make #Manchester a proud City of Sanctuary?
Well, we have the perfect role for you! 🧡
Find out more and apply 👉bit.ly/3YexM97
Be quick getting your ticket for the below before the early bird offer finishes! Recommended for all working with volunteers, especially across heritage organisations. Delighted to have @MagBartlett onboard! Please share @McrMuseum @VolunteeringMcr @victoriabaths @ManchesterCoS
🧑🤝🧑 We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November.
🎫 Grab your ticket at: buff.ly/3xp0I3N
#LoVols #Volunteering
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This is #WhitworthPLAYTIME
A carnival-themed summer programme for families packed full of joy and colour. All inspired by our current exhibition #JohnLyons.
Wed/Thu/Fri throughout August 👇
whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w… – at Mytholmroyd, England
Really excited to get this project started with @YouthMusic 🙌🏽 @WhitworthArt and delighted to be partnering with the wonderful @afrocatsmcr to continue our work together - this time creating opportunities for 2-4 year olds, exploring language and play in our glorious gallery 🌟
We're so excited to announce that we're one of 11 recipients of @youthmusic's early years Energiser Fund 🎉
We can't wait to get started!
Thanks to @ace_national for making this fund possible.
youthmusic.org.uk/announcing…
Photo credits: Shirlaine Forrest / Oliver Clarke
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🧑🤝🧑 We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November.
🎫 Grab your ticket at: buff.ly/3xp0I3N
#LoVols #Volunteering
Summer fun @WhitworthArt incoming! Lots of free fun inside & out, covering all Manc weathers! Please share - everyone welcome! @ILoveMCR @OfficialUoM @afrocatsmcr @BBCNWT @familymanc @MumsDadsPublish @fantasticforfam @CityLifeManc @ManCityCouncil @MCCArdwick @MCCRusholme 👇🏽
It's that time of year again 🥳 #WhitworthPLAYTIME
The Carnival is coming to @whitworthart this August.
🎊💃🎊🕺🎊🥁🎊📣🎊☀️🎊
whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
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Great to hear from #FantasticForFamilies Award Winners @WhitworthArt & @afrocatsmcr at #AMAConf, sharing their work alongside the brilliant @TheGoldenThrea3.
Fantastic to hear how communities are being empowered to know these gallery spaces are for them. 👏🏻
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#OurHome @RefugeeWeek We’re celebrating being awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status by @ManchesterCoS @CityofSanctuary
Thurs 20 June Drop-in 4–8pm
Pop-up exhibitions from @afrocatsmcr & @cartwheelarts + music/dance/art workshops & refreshments @mylahore
All FREE #everyonewelcome 🧡
Come join us @WhitworthArt next Thursday 20th between 4-8pm to celebrate #RefugeeWeek with pop-up exhibitions from @CartwheelArts @afrocatsmcr plus performances, artists workshop and refreshments from @mylahore whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w… #ourhome all welcome - free and drop in 🧡
Love our #whitworthvolunteers 💛 come join us 👇🏽 #VolunteerWeek
Thank you to all our volunteers, who support our gallery programme indoors and outside in our gardens✨ - each year we have around 300 volunteers who learn, support, and grow with us.
☀️ Interested in volunteering with us this summer? find out more: 🔗 ow.ly/JHgx50S1Wr6
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🗳️ With the general election now announced for 4th July we'd like to see more people with learning disabilities & neurodivergent people using their legal right to vote! Read 'My Vote My Voice's' quick guide to voting 👉 buff.ly/4e184Lh
#MyVoteMyVoice #GeneralElection
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Afrocats x @WhitworthArt DAY ONE!
Today we are kickstarting our half-term cultural activities at the gallery. Join us for a day of family fun. Free event, no need to book, here until 3pm.
Supported by @ace_national #charityuk #manchesterevents #manchesterlife
Proud of this one! Congrats to all @WhitworthArt and thanks to all our wonderful partners @ManchesterCoS @afrocatsmcr #tracesofdisplacement in continuing this important engagement together 🧡🧡🧡
Our highly commended award for Outstanding contribution to public engagement from our cultural institutions goes to @Whitworthart’s Gallery of Sanctuary project. 🏆👏
@feecariss @UoMEngage #MaDAwards
This is brilliant news @VentureArts well deserved and needed for such a brilliant place with brilliant people ❤️🙌🏽👏🏽
📣 BIG NEWS! We are very excited to announce that we've been awarded Capital Investment Programme funding from @ace_national! 🙌
As part of their #LetsCreate strategy we've been awarded £355,000 to help upgrade and redevelop our studio spaces, more info 👉 buff.ly/3UxhvsL
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Anyone fancy sharing your volunteer projects and ideas during the @HeritageVols conference in Nov - apply via the link below. I really enjoyed the one I did on Family Volunteering and would highly recommend 👍🏼 @VolunteeringMcr @volunteering_uk @McrMuseum @mcrartgallery #volunteer
📖 We're looking for passionate workshop hosts for #Heritagevolunteering24 looking to help other #LoVols develop their approach to #volunteering
💻 To host a 50 minute workshop at our conference, on 26/27 November, complete the form below by the 31 May: buff.ly/3QfRPzx
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🎥 Join us on Record Store Day & watch this unique one-hour film screening that is packed with stories, insights & exclusive footage from some of the world’s best-loved DJs & commentators🌟
📅 Saturday 20 April
⏰12.30pm & 2.30pm
🎫Book free tickets: whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
Liz and Janet @ManchesterCoS have been an absolute pleasure to work with and will be massively missed by a lot of people 🧡 thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and care 🧡
Number 4️⃣: Each and Every Refugee Week! 🧡
A week bursting with colour, vitality and welcome. And they got bigger and better every year! 📈
From the Refugee World Cup, to our flagship @WhitworthArt event, #RefugeeWeek under Liz and Janet was special. ⚽️🖼️
Really looking to this event next week @WhitworthArt 🙌🏽
Tickets are available here: whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w… which includes the Stone Flowers film screening, Q&A with great speakers 👇🏽, refreshments and a small donation to an excellent charity @MusicActionInt 🧡 #RefugeesWelcome
Delighted that Sepideh Amiri will join our Stone Flowers documentary screening panels! Sepideh is a Human Rights campaigner working at @FreedomFromTorture and a member of #StoneFlowers ❤️
Tickets musicaction.org/screening
London: 26 Mar @LSOStLukes
Manchester: 28 Mar @whitworthart
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We're looking for a Part-Time Visitor Team Assistant to join our warm, personable and knowledgeable team. More detailed information is available via the link below, including a job description and an example rota. Closing Date: 13th March 2024. t.ly/ptp27
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📍Online Symposium
🪡 Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
Join us online and hear curators, researchers, artists share and extend knowledge around Palestinian embroidery.
📅 7 March
⏰ 10am-4pm
🎟️ FREE, booking essential
Details 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-sy…
@V_and_A @kettlesyard
