We make a life by what we give. April 28th – June 22nd 2018 To mark Volunteers Week this year Arc has invited past and present volunteers to share their stories and submit artwork for an exhibition celebrating… Read More
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During February 2018 Half Term I worked as facilitator for the “Animal Antics” public workshops at Arc. We ran several hour-long sessions throughout the day, during which participants created their very own clay animal using a pinch pot… Read More
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Do you currently or have you volunteered with Arc in the past? Yes? We’d like to hear from you! To mark Volunteers Week this year Arc is planning an exhibition that celebrates the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the… Read More
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On Friday 9th February we ran our first ‘Love Letter to Oldham’ event as part of the town’s Illuminate night. We’ve been commissioned by Gallery Oldham / Oldham Borough Council to engage people from across the town in a… Read More
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Hello! I’m Rachel, a volunteer with Arc and general craftperson working mostly in felt and clay, but not at the same time! I consider myself to be incredibly lucky to be involved with Arc. I personally benefitted massively… Read More
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Arc Arts for Wellbeing New Year Newsletter.
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Arc believes in the power of creativity to change lives. We see this everyday in the people who join our wellbeing programmes to explore the impact of creative activities on their mental health. We also passionately believe that… Read More
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We are celebrating International Womens Day 2018 with a colourful exhibition from our collaborative women’s project ‘Cherish’ In 2017 Arc launched a call out for an artist to work with three groups of women in Greater Manchester exploring… Read More
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Write a Love Letter to Oldham Arc is very excited to be embarking on a major community engagement project in partnership with Gallery Oldham. ‘A Love Letter to Oldham’ will engage with residents across the Borough to develop… Read More
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We harness creativity to improve lives. Discover our impact during 2016-17 in this colourful report. [PDF 2.3MB].
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