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Museum Details
Chinese Arts Centre
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Market Buildings
7 Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU
England
Collection details
Architecture
Decorative and Applied Art
Design
Film and Media
Fine Art
Performing Arts
Photography
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0161 832 7271
General information (Fax)
:
0161 832 7513
E-mail
:
info@chinese-arts-centre.org
Website
:
www.chinese-arts-centre.org
Open
Mon - Sat: 1000 - 1700
Sun: 1100 - 1600
Closed
Bank & National Holidays
Admission charges
Chinese Arts Centre is fully accessible. Admission is free
Description
Chinese Arts Centre is the international development agency for contemporary Chinese artists. 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.
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.
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
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
Events
Interval II - Suki Chan at Chinese Arts Centre
Exhibition (temporary)
Breathe Open Studio with Philippa Hadley Choy
Exhibition (temporary)
Available resources
Access & Interpretation Events/Materials
Guided tour (Resource)
Education Resources at Chinese Arts Centre
CD-ROM or DVD; CPD or training materials; Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Online game or interactive; Resource or activity pack; Software; Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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