The Turnpike Gallery

24/08/2024

Don't miss our next free pop-up workshop at Golborne Library on the 28th August.

Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm and try your hand at our drawing challenges inspired by the amazing works in our current exhibition, Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

There's no need to book, but if you would like more information and to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4g6pOpA

23/08/2024

🎨✨ Calling all artists and creatives who want to be involved in Light Up Leigh! 💡

We’re looking for parade makers and a production manager who can support local residents and bring the Light Up Leigh Parade to life. You’ll be part of a special programme of making and moving across Leigh, collaborating with dancers, artists, and musicians. 🎶🎭

We’re especially keen to hear from local creatives based in Leigh/Wigan who are eager to develop their skills in outdoor arts. 🌟

This project is presented by Down to Earth, Wigan’s Creative People and Places initiative, funded by Arts Council England and delivered in partnership with WigLe Dance CIC, Everyday, and The Turnpike Gallery. Supported by Wigan Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

📅 Deadline: 9am, Friday 6th September
🌐 To apply to be a Parade Maker visit https://www.theturnpikegallery.org.uk/About-us/Light-Up-Leigh-Parade-Maker-Opportunity.aspx
🌐 To apply to for the production manager role please visit https://www.theturnpikegallery.org.uk/About-us/Light-Up-Leigh-Production-Manager.aspx

23/08/2024

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'Joy Unspeakable' is coming to The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh - a dynamic, all-female, gig-theatre show exploring disordered eating through real-life testimony - why it’s all about food and nothing to do with food. A free workshop is available as well as the paid performance with Q&A. More details on the website here:
https://www.ordinaryglory.co.uk/shows

22/08/2024

Join us this Saturday, 24th August, for our last free family workshop of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing exhibition.

Work with artist David Bixter Design on a large-scale drawing and explore reflections in smaller cut-away secions. There'll also be an opportunity to contribute to a kaleidoscopic digital drawing!

All sessions are drop-in so there is no need to book, but if you would like to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4f6iwBI

21/08/2024

Don't miss this brand new show coming to the Turnpike Gallery on 11 September! Tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ordinary-glory/t-lnroevn

Joy Unspeakable is the debut show from Greater Manchester-based theatre company, Ordinary Glory, exploring disordered eating.

16/08/2024

Wigan Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new funding programme for cultural & heritage organisations, or individuals working in these fields, based in Wigan and projects taking place in the Borough which are public facing or involve a significant amount of public/community engagement.

The Cultural Development Match Funding Grant is a pilot scheme where the council is providing match funding for applications with the potential to bring additional investment to the borough.

Applications can be made anytime until March 2025, but there is a limited amount available and funding is awarded on a “first come first serve” basis.

Applicants can submit a request for up to £2,000 per application.

For further details on eligibility and how to apply, visit: www.theturnpikegallery.org.uk

Any enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

15/08/2024

Don't miss our next free pop-up workshop at Hindley Library & Community Centre on the 21st August.

Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm and try your hand at our drawing challenges inspired by the amazing works in our current exhibition, Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

There's no need to book, but if you would like more information and to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4fKJ1g5

08/08/2024

To celebrate the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition coming to Leigh, The Turnpike Gallery team are popping up at libraries across the borough to share fun and creative drawing activities for all!

Join us to make your very own drawing folio and try your hand at our drawing challenges inspired by the amazing works in our exhibition.

6th August - 10am-12pm: Tyldesley Library
21st August - 10am-12pm: Hindley Library & Community Centre
28th August - 10am-12pm: Golborne Library

All sessions are drop-in so there is no need to book, but if you would like more information and to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4d07egq

If you can't make any of the library pop-ups, don't worry; we'll still have our free Saturday Family Workshops at the Turnpike Gallery every other Saturday. The next Saturday workshop is the 27th June with artist David Bixter Design

06/08/2024

We had a fantastic first pop-up workshop today at Tyldesley Library making carbon mono-prints and drawing folios, and experimenting with exquisite co**se drawings.

We were inspired by David Bixter Design's amazing printing technique from our previous Saturday family workshop, and visitors to Tyldesley Library enjoyed exploring this new method of drawing.

Join us at our next free pop-up workshop on Wednesday 21st August, from 10am-12pm, at Hindley Library & Community Centre.

06/08/2024

We are very much looking forward to this!

📣 Announcing RECOVERIST MONTH SEPT 2024! 📣

With events by artist Harold Offeh and Will Belshah, Venture Arts, Fallen Angels Dance Theatre & more.

And happening at Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Museum, HOME Mcr, The Whitworth, The Turnpike Gallery and Oldham Libraries.

Check out our new website for details and further information: https://shorturl.at/MFWJ3

05/08/2024

Don't miss our first free pop-up library workshop tomorrow (6th August) at Tyldesley Library.

Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm and try your hand at our drawing challenges inspired by the amazing works in our current exhibition, Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

There's no need to book, but for more details please visit our Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3SB1HoC

03/08/2024

Join artist Claire Weetman today, 3rd August, for a fantastic workshop on Leigh Civic Square from 2pm-5pm. Work together with Claire and other families on a large scale drawing inspired by the movement and shapes of the Leigh Feast.

The workshop is suitable for children aged 5+ and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If the session is full you may be asked to wait until a space becomes available.

01/08/2024

Don't miss these fun and fresh Shakespeare plays coming to Museum of Wigan Life! Click the link below to book your free tickets 👇

31/07/2024

We are delighted to feature in Wigan Today thanks to Lois Barnett's review of our current exhibition, the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 🙌

The Turnpike Gallery recently launched the prestigious Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition. Running from July 13 to September 14, this open exhibition celebrates contemporary drawing in the UK. Formerly known as the Jerwood Drawing Prize until 2017, this exhibition first appeared at The Turn...

30/07/2024

Come along to Leigh Feast this Saturday, 3rd August, between 12pm-8pm on Leigh Civic Square.

Artist Claire Weetman will be on the square from 2 - 5pm for a fantastic free workshop. Work together with Claire and other families on a large scale drawing inspired by the movement and shapes of the Leigh Feast.

The workshop is suitable for children aged 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If the session is full you may be asked to wait until a space becomes available.

All sessions are drop-in so there is no need to book, but if you would like more information and to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3WGu739

27/07/2024

Join us in the gallery today for a free family workshop!

Use wire to explore and record lines/shapes from the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition, and create carbon mono-prints of the shaped wire with artist David Bixter Design

Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm!

Join us this Saturday 13th July between 11am-1pm for the first in our new series of free family workshops.

Come along and create drawings inspired by the movement of the wind, and the seeds and plants that float along on the breeze with artist Claire Weetman.

All sessions are drop-in so there is no need to book, but if you would like to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4f6iwBI

24/07/2024

18/07/2024

10/07/2024

Join us this Saturday 13th July between 11am-1pm for the first in our new series of free family workshops.

Come along and create drawings inspired by the movement of the wind, and the seeds and plants that float along on the breeze with artist Claire Weetman.

All sessions are drop-in so there is no need to book, but if you would like to keep up to date with any developments, you can register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4f6iwBI

09/07/2024

Our project with at HF Works is progressing well! This week residents turned their inspirational messages into screenprints, overlaying each others words to make colourful patterns and textures. Look out for a colourful new installation coming to HF Works soon! 🎨

06/07/2024

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2023 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition!

The 2023 edition marks the 30th year of the annual exhibition. The open call for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2023 received 3,045 submissions from 1,450 candidates from 40 countries. From this submission, 123 drawings by 111 practitioners were selected overall for the exhibition.

Join us for the preview night on Friday 12th July 6-8pm, or visit the exhibition Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm from 13 July-14th September.

04/07/2024

The Summer Festival of Drawing will celebrate the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition coming to The Turnpike Gallery. Look our for a series of pop-up drawing projects across the borough, including at HF Works , SWAP Wigan and Leigh Feast on 3rd August. Our ever popular bi-weekly Saturday Family Workshops are returning to the gallery from 13 July, where families can take part in fun and free drawing activities led by artists Claire Weetman and David Bixter. Head to our Eventbrite page for full details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/934535098637?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you there soon! ✏

03/07/2024

Yesterday we had another brilliant drawing workshop at SWAP Wigan in Leigh led by the talented . Here is a selection of the beautiful drawings they made ✨ The project is part of our Summer Festival of Drawing, inspired by the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition coming to The Turnpike Gallery on 13 July.

02/07/2024

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize is coming to The Turnpike Gallery!

The prize, formerly known as the Jerwood Drawing Prize, is widely regarded as the most prestigious open exhibition dedicated to drawing in the UK. The Turnpike Gallery is the final venue of the tour and the only one in the north west. Come along to see over 100 contemporary drawings from a diverse range of practices and styles.

Join us for the launch of the exhibition on Friday 12th July 6-8pm, or visit the exhibition Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm from 13 July-14th September.

02/07/2024

Don't miss this brand new trio of family-friendly plays coming soon to free weekend events across Wigan & Leigh! Booking links below 👇

25/06/2024

We had a fantastic second workshop yesterday with Higher Folds residents hosted by HF Works and artist , turning inspirational and positive messages into drypoint prints which will be added to future artworks ✨ Looking forward to the next one!

21/06/2024