Bold contemporary art. Extraordinary artists.
Working with learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop ambitious creative practices for over 30 years.
Over 30 years of ambitious creativity.
For more than 30 years, Venture Arts has worked alongside learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop ambitious creative practices, exhibit their work and build careers in the arts.
From our Manchester studio, artists create work that challenges expectations, sparks conversations and reaches audiences across the UK and beyond.
We’re hiring
Join our team as Programme Producer for an exciting new creative employment programme supporting neurodivergent young adults to build confidence, develop skills and move closer to work.
You’ll help coordinate and deliver a year-long project exploring inclusive, creative approaches to employment working alongside artists, young people and cross-sector partners.
Part time: 19 hrs per week
Deadline: Mon 15 June, 10am
Interviews: Tue 23 June (afternoon) & Wed 24 June
Events & Exhibitions
Work by Emelia Hewitt features in Out Here at Castlefield Gallery, a group exhibition exploring art, nature and ecology.
Work by Emelia Hewitt features in Out Here at Castlefield Gallery, a group exhibition exploring art, nature and ecology.
Manchester Open is a major showcase of regional talent at HOME Manchester. Bringing together over 400 artworks, 11 Venture Arts artists have been selected for this year’s exhibition.
Manchester Open is a major showcase of regional talent at HOME Manchester. Bringing together over 400 artworks, 11 Venture Arts artists have been selected for this year’s exhibition.
Manchester Open is a major showcase of regional talent at HOME Manchester. Bringing together over 400 artworks, 11 Venture Arts artists have been selected for this year’s exhibition.
Cover The Walls returns this summer - transforming a temporary gallery space into a vibrant showcase of work by local artists - including Emelia Hewitt, Joe Mills, Barry Finan and Darren Gallagher.
Cover The Walls returns this summer - transforming a temporary gallery space into a vibrant showcase of work by local artists - including Emelia Hewitt, Joe Mills, Barry Finan and Darren Gallagher.
Cover The Walls returns this summer - transforming a temporary gallery space into a vibrant showcase of work by local artists - including Emelia Hewitt, Joe Mills, Barry Finan and Darren Gallagher.
Help power the next 30 years of bold, boundary-pushing creativity.
Every donation helps learning disabled and neurodivergent artists access studio space, materials, mentoring and opportunities to develop their practice.
Your support helps artists experiment, exhibit their work and reach new audiences in Manchester and beyond.
To donate £3, text VA2025 to 70331
To donate £5, text VA2025 to 70970
To donate £10, text VA2025 to 70191
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