We are all familiar with news headlines and images of the so-called ‘refugee crisis’. But what happens to those people displaced by war as they try to rebuild their lives? […]
Bani Abidi is a Pakistani artist who works with video, photography and drawing. She studied fine arts at the National College of Arts in Lahore and at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2011, she was invited to the DAAD’s Berlin Artists-in-Residence Programme and has lived in Berlin ever since. The Song […]
Dive into the wonderful world of watercolour with this 3 week course!Work with and learn from artist Laura Gray as she takes you through the process and medium of watercolours. Each session will support you to create your own artwork to take home and frame pride of place!Session dates:Saturdays 11, 18, 25 May 2024, 10am […]
Ocean Drifters exhibition
Calling all young explorers, budding scientists and keen investigators! Have you ever wondered how the clean water gets to your tap? And what happens to dirty water when it flushes away down your toilet? Then this workshop is for you! Drop in and join artists and experts from award-winning theatre company One Tenth Human. We’ll […]
One Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects exhibition
Take a look at stories in the One Seven Five exhibition, celebrating 175 years since the founding of the borough of Oldham, with some of the people who chose them.
Explore how Oldhamers have used nature to improve their lives, from the Beautiful Oldham Society to Northern Roots on Wed 17 July, 2pm.
Come along to our BSL signed talk to explore how Oldhamers have used nature to improve their lives on Sat 22 June 2024 at 2pm.
Explore how Oldhamers have used nature to improve their lives, from the Beautiful Oldham Society to Northern Roots on Wed 17 July, 2pm.
From beginners to experts we welcome all abilities to our life drawing sessions. Explore drawing the nude form with a variety of models, our monthly sessions are very friendly, relaxed with refreshments and basic materials provided and a great playlist to draw along to.Sessions are untutored but led by artist Mark Rigby who is able […]
Take a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 11 Sept 2024, 2pm and discover how power was brought to Oldham in Networks of Power.
Studio Dawn is joining us for this Macrame plant hanger workshop at Gallery Oldham. In this workshop you will learn how to make this beautiful macrame plant hanger using a […]
Oldham Open 2024 to a chance for artists living, working and studying in Oldham to showcase their artwork at Gallery Oldham.
Join curator Rebecca Hill to take a look at some of the entries in the Oldham Open 2024 exhibition on Wed 16 October at 2pm.