A major new exhibition opens this week at The Whitworth. Marking 250 years since his birth, In Light and Shade explores the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist J.M.W. Turner. 📍 @WhitworthArt 📅 Until 2 Nov https://t.co/xw0FabUbO7

We’re hosting a drop-in session at the gallery on Thursday 16th January 5-7pm for anyone who might be interested in finding out more about what being a Visitor Team Assistant is like. Come along, any time in between 5-7pm to meet and talk to existing Visitor Team Assistants.

For full details about the role, including the job description and a sample rota, please visit the link at the start of this thread.

We’re looking for warm, personable and helpful individuals to join as part-time Visitor Team Assistants. We’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for all forms of art and thrives on proactively engaging with people and making our spaces a welcoming space for all.

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Visitor Team Assistant https://t.co/MBhpC4v8wc

🎨✨ Join the Jakkai Siributr Workshop at The Whitworth! ✨🎨 📅 Sat 18 Jan 2025 🕒 1 – 3pm 📍 Location: The Whitworth 🎟️ Limited places available! Book now – https://t.co/yqlplfGi3g

Jakkai Siributr: There's no Place ✨ "The works demand careful attention and reward us with alluring imagery, realised in a myriad of hues and sparking beads." https://t.co/0oj27HoKiA @creativetourist

The Whitworth Advent is back! 📅🎄 During December our Visitor Team produce a festive blog series celebrating art, culture, the Whitworth collection & seasonal treats Take a look at the first post reviewing JMW Turner's Mer de Glace✨ https://t.co/Cllxl7PW2l #WhitworthAdvent

🎄 Shop the Festive Collection! Discover ethical decorations, unique prints, cozy textiles, and more – perfect for gifting or sprucing up your home this season. ✨ Explore: https://t.co/FjErftJzkK

🎶 Friends of the Whitworth – Sunday Concerts Enjoy free live music next Sunday by talented RNCM students in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. From classical to contemporary, there’s something for everyone! 🗓 Next concert: Sunday 8 December ⏰ 3pm | Drop in

Bound Art Book Fair is back 📣 For book lovers and gift hunters alike..the weekend will feature over 80 local and international publishers and collectives. 📅Sat 30 November , 11am to 5pm 📅Sun 1 December, 10am to 4.30pm 🎟️ Free entry Find out more: https://t.co/V0uvMNPXrI

🎧 Hear the special in conversation event with exhibiting artist, Jakkai Siributr and Whitworth curator Amy George, celebrating exhibition There's no Place ✨ on until 16 March 2025. Listen back on Soundcloud 🎧 https://t.co/ObsmJ05dUN #textitles #embroidery

Fantastic review in @TheArtNewspaper this week! Celebrating this Whitworth special exhibition by Barbara Walker: Being Here - on until 26 January 2025. Visit the show in Manchester to see the major exhibition by this important artist. https://t.co/0DfU3GKSXd

Listen back 🎧 to the special talk and Q&A with exhibiting artist Jakkai Siributr and Amy George, Senior Curator at the Whitworth. Jakkai Siributr: There's no Place✨ is on until 16 March 2025. 🎧 Listen on SoundCloud: https://t.co/6m66SBuXdE #embroidery #textiles #art

⭐ @WhitworthArt have been shortlisted in the #FantasticForFamiliesAwards2024 Best Family Arts Activity category. 🎉 Every summer, PLAYTIME, explores the ‘art of play’ with a range of activities designed for all the family... https://t.co/IPxjQrUWy8

Bound Art Book Fair is back 📣 For book lovers and gift hunters alike..the weekend will feature over 80 local and international publishers and collectives. 📅Sat 30 November , 11am to 5pm 📅Sun 1 December, 10am to 4.30pm 🎟️ Free entry Find out more: https://t.co/FxLDgEH7Ey

ON SUNDAY: Don't miss 👀 an engaging conversation at Manchester Art Fair with Whitworth Producer @Dominic___James in conversation with Sarah-Joy Ford & MT Hutchinson as they discuss the importance of the book (Un)Defining Queer on museum practice. 📚: https://t.co/8IpbfZCdLV

We're here all weekend! If you're popping into Manchester Art Fair 15-17 November, come and say hello to us at the Whitworth Shop stand where you can find limited editions & shop exhibition inspired products✨ Find out more: https://t.co/iW93FszbjV

Great to be shortlisted amongst such brilliant company in the Best Family Event category for our summer programme #PLAYTIME @WhitworthArt 🥳

EVENT: Join us Tomorrow 7 November 6pm-8pm for a night celebrating LGBTQ+ history! 🌈 Book launch: Linden Archives @WhitworthArt Q&A and signing with 📸 Stuart Linden Rhodes @ArchiveLinden £3 students/low-waged | £5 standard Book your tickets: https://t.co/V24epulx43