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The Portico Library's gallery space seeks to provide a creative space at the heart of Manchester, supporting artists of the region and beyond.

If you are looking for a something creative and inspiring to do this evening we recommend heading over to Islington Mill for an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Michael Chance which document the inner life and surroundings of Islington Mill. Over the course of a three week residency, Michael has aimed to enter the Mill’s daily life and capture its varied moods, its madness and serenity, its inward and outward faces, documenting its spaces and events through observational drawing and painting.

Sketchpad artists Aliyah Hussain and John Powell-Jones are currently on a month long residency at Mercer Chance gallery.

We are really pleased to host Comme Ca Art in our window this month ahead of their participation in Buy Art Fair later this month.

With degree shows just around the corner we are running a series of blog posts aimed at students who will be graduating this year.

With Mother's Day just around the corner we are all thinking of how we can tell our mum's that we think they are great! Whether it is making them a card or painting a portrait there are lots of creative ways to honour your mum.

From the Italian Renaissance right up to the modern day, love has been a theme that artists have been unable to stay away from. With Valentines day just around the corner, we've been getting in the mood by taking a look at how artists have conveyed love and romance throughout the years.

PAPER have a fantastic opportunity for 10 artist based in the North-West to join their new mentoring programme.