Highlights & Happenings

Alongside hundreds of incredible artworks to discover and collect, visitors can enjoy a lively programme of inspiring talks from leading artists and curators, fascinating print demonstrations that bring traditional techniques to life, and a series of hands-on art workshops designed exclusively for adults.

 

The Whitworth at Manchester Art Fair 2024

Art Talk
The fair invites leading artists and art experts to share their knowledge and experiences with visitors with q&as and panel discussions. 

Art Classroom
Creative Art Courses Manchester and Cass Art will be running their popular workshops on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are £10+booking fee.

Print Demos
Hot Bed Press bring their unique flare for printmaking to Manchester Art Fair. See artists create original prints in front of your eyes using different techniques.

Playful Watercolours

Unleash your child’s imagination in this playful watercolour workshop.  Free Entry in the Food Court within the fair.

Special Events

Preview Evening

Be among the first to view the 2025 fair by joining us at the preview evening on Friday 21 November. Take a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and browse the aisles to get the first pick of the art.
Collectors Lunch 2024

Collector Programme

The Collector Programme exists to develop a new generation of collectors and includes  guests speakers, guided tours of the fair with gallerist introductions, and the chance to meet other like minded collectors.
TMC Art Fund 20204

TMC Art Fund

Since 2017 the fund has raised over £86,000 and gifted 31 pieces of work, acquired from galleries at The Manchester Contemporary art fair, to Manchester Art Gallery.  See what they will be buying this year.