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.
This month we’re celebrating the work of studio artist Rhea Holmes.
Rhea is a multidisciplinary artist working across drawing, embroidery and printmaking. Inspired by personal relationships and elements of pop culture, her work combines bold colour, repeated motifs and layered pattern, often returning to circles and rhythmic forms.
Rhea’s work Love Birds will be exhibited as part of the Manchester Open 2026 at HOME from 20 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, 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, 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, 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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