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Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester
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Market Buildings
7 Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU
England
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Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Film and Media, Fine Art, Performing Arts, Photography
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0161 832 7271
General information (Fax)
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0161 832 7513
E-mail
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info@chinese-arts-centre.org
Website
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www.chinese-arts-centre.org
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Open
Mon - Sat: 1000 - 1700
Sun: 1100 - 1600
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Closed
Bank & National Holidays
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Admission charges
Chinese Arts Centre is fully accessible. Admission is free
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Description
Chinese Arts Centre is the UK agency for the promotion of contemporary Chinese arts. In Nov 2003 we opened a new purpose built gallery, designed by Manchester's award-winning OMI architects. The building houses to two state of the art spaces, a large gallery and a more flexible project space, ideal environments in which to celebrate and profile new work.
Visitors can sit back and sample a unique selection of teas in a sumptuously decorated teahouse, featuring Chinese tea urns sourced from China, a first in Manchester, and to buy gifts in the gallery shop, many of which are handcrafted in China and exclusive to Chinese Arts Centre.
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Collections description
The main gallery is 150 metres sq and houses Chinese Arts Centre's curated exhibitions and takes in tours from the national and international scene.
The new building offers several ‘physical' facilities for artists' use. The project space of 50 sq. metres will be a studio for resident artists who are taking part in Chinese Art Centre's Breathe residency programme and a space for open studios. We also offer surgeries, advice and consultation services for artists as well as providing administrative support and IT facilities in a purpose built study/resources space.
To compliment our hugely successful artist-lead school workshops and outreach programme, the education suite has the very latest IT facilities available to enhance learning. This will mean that Chinese Arts Centre will continue to be at the forefront of disseminating information about Chinese creativity, from the traditional through to the contemporary. The education suite is also available for conference hire.
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Key artists and exhibits
Xu Bing; Liu Xiao Xian; Dinu Li; Ming Wong; Gordon Cheung; He An; Anthony Lam; Guo Wei; He Duoling; Shaoyinong and Muchen; Community Museum Project; William Yang; Ellinda Siu; Chun-Chao Chiu; Suki Chan
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Articles
The First Ever Asia Art Triennial 2008 Kicks Off In Manchester
China Now - A UK-wide Celebration Of Oriental Culture
UK's First Asian Art Triennial Launches In Manchester April 2008
Chinese Arts Centre In Manchester Celebrates 21 Years
Vital 07 Brings Contemporary Chinese 'Live Art' To North West
News In Brief - Week Ending July 1 2007
MGM 2007 - Seven Events For Seven Days In Museums & Galleries
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Events
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? Tsang Kin-Wah at Chinese Arts Centre
Exhibition
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Available resources
Access & Interpretation Events/Materials
Guided walk; Service
Education Resources at Chinese Arts Centre
; Activity pack; CD-ROM; Guided walk; Interactive resource; Physical object; Resouce pack; Service; Software; Teachers' pack; Training manual; Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
CD-ROM guide available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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