Fresh from the hugely successful ‘YESS LAD’ exhibition in London, Venture Arts is proud to launch a series of limited-edition prints on Thursday 27th October at The Whitworth, part of The University of Manchester.
This stunning collection of prints has been created by Venture Arts artists, Darren Bates, Michael Beard, Amy Ellison, Barry Finan, Andrew Johnstone, Ahmed Mohammed and Leslie Thompson.
The print series marks a longstanding partnership and collaboration between Venture Arts and The Whitworth. Artists Andrew Johnstone and Amy Ellison were part of Other Transmissions ~ a collaborative project by Venture Arts, Castlefield Gallery and The Whitworth, which was shown at the Whitworth Art Gallery in February 2020.
Each print comes in a limited edition of 50 on Giclée 300gsm Monte Carlo mould-made cotton rag paper. In addition, the whole series is available as a special box set in an edition of 10. Postcards of the artworks will also be available.
Venture Arts Director, Amanda Sutton: “We are so pleased that we are expanding our partnership with the Whitworth, who have supported us in championing the work of learning disabled and neurodiverse artists from the north of England over many years: through supported residencies, to acquiring one of these works for their fine art collection. We’re thrilled to see seven of our artists’ work will be produced into 10 limited edition prints – they are all wonderful and I’d love to see each and every one of them on my own walls!”
Alistair Hudson, Director at The Whitworth, University of Manchester: “This is the latest project in the longstanding collaborative relationship between Venture Arts and The Whitworth. Our partnership is driven by a shared understanding of the importance of creativity for all, working with the broadest range of artists in the most innovative ways, to ensure life is as gloriously rich and complex as it can be. We’re proud to be able to publish and share work of such quality and joy.”
The launch event for these beautiful prints is part of The Whitworth’s successful Thursday Lates events and will take place from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Free entry and open to everyone. Refreshments will be provided. The series of prints will also be available to purchase at The Manchester Contemporary (Sat 5th – Sun 6th Nov).
All profits from the prints are split equally between the artists and organisations.
For more information, interviews or high-res images, please contact:
Alison Bell (07818 256 434) or Liam Walsh (07976 258 577)
The Whitworth: Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER 0161 275 7450
Gallery opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm, Thursday late opening until 9pm
