Since its launch in 2017, The Manchester Contemporary Art Fund has acquired 38 works of art for Manchester Art Gallery’s permanent collection — a collection that belongs to the people of Manchester. It is now one of the largest and fastest-growing philanthropic acquisition funds in the UK.
It brings together a diverse group of individuals — from lawyers, academics and property developers to entrepreneurs in fashion, media and tech — united by a love of Manchester’s cultural life, a commitment to supporting emerging artists, and a belief that outstanding art should be accessible to everyone.