With magazines closing, budgets being slashed and commercial interests shaping editorial output, art criticism is struggling.

The panel “Collecting Contemporary Art”, brings together a distinguished group of collectors to explore the motivations

Chloe Cox is a British artist who started painting seriously at the age of 21. She has painted commissioned portraits for His Majesty The King, the Windrush Commemoration Committee, and English Heritage.

Inspiration from Impressionist Masterpieces

Artist Carla Raads talks about her project, Dream in Full Colour with Porsche Centre Bolton

Exploring shared attitudes to play, process and improvisation, and how these shape a fluid approach between painting, sculpture, and drawing.

Chaired by former Curator of The Manchester Contemporary and current Grundy Art Gallery Curator, Paulette Brien, this panel discussion will reflect on the 16 year history of the fair and consider its direction of travel.

Joe Tucker in conversation with Beth Hughes

Eric Tucker behind closed doors, was an accomplished and prolific painter, a fact even close family only came to fully appreciate at the very end of his life.

Artist Chris Rivers talks about his career as an artist and former professional rock drummer.

Art and the News Media: Navigating Narratives and Uncertainty