Previous Events at Bankley Gallery
Started: 22nd Oct 2021 | Ended: 14th Nov 2021
Bankley Studios + Gallery presents a solo exhibition by former Bankley Artist + Jackson’s painting prize 2020 winner Ruth Murray!
THE GREEN RAY
Opening Night: 7-9pm Friday 22nd October
Exhibition Continues
12-4pm Saturdays + Sundays until 14th November
Free Entry - no booking necessary
‘If you look west over the ocean at sunset and are blessed with exceptional fortune—the conditions in the atmosphere must be just right—you will witness a green ray shoot up in the distant sky from the vanishing tip of the Sun.
In the 1882 romantic novel Le Rayon-Vert by Jules Verne, the green ray is a mystical blessing left by the departing sun; it symbolises the reclaiming of happiness in the face of imminent disaster.
Central to this exhibition is a chromatic series of women in domestic interiors. There are several references to famous male painters but the mood is distorted, tense and uncertain. The subjects’ private thoughts are not as easily interpreted, the tropes of bourgeois comfort less reassuring. They also now have an additional resonance, when we’ve all spent longer contemplating the physical contours of home.’
Access information
Bankley Gallery is situated on the first floor of an old mill building, which unfortunately is currently only accessible by stairs. The studios are located on the first, second and third floors and are also only accessible by stairs.
The building is located just off the main road, with regular bus services from Manchester and Stockport, and is around 450m from Levenshulme train station. The station has no lift and both platforms are only accessible by stairs.
Started: 24th Sep 2021 | Ended: 10th Oct 2021
Bankley Open 2021 presents works from 20 artists selected from our annual open call.
"The judges were drawn to works that stirred a sense of intrigue, often dream-like narratives, that spoke of human, personal stories..."
+ On the opening weekend, all three floors of our artist studios will be open to the public, a chance for you to see what goes on behind closed doors and enter the weird and wonderful worlds of our artists.
Opening Night + Award Ceremony + Bankley Open Studios
6-9pm Friday 24th September
Exhibition Continues
12-4pm Saturdays + Sundays until 10th October
Bankley Open 2021 artists:
Reece Adair
Jason Carr
Rups Cregeen
Craig Coulthard
Shona Davies, David Monaghan & John Klein
Aisling Davis
Hannah Louise Foster
Catherine Hill
Daniel John
Minjoo Kim
Chloë Louise Lawrence
Daniel Leyland
Jen Orpin
Warren Reilly
Sam Sherborne
Lee Shott
Errol Theunissen
Sylvia Waltering
Vic Wright
Garry Young
Artists Selected by judges Tamar Hemmes: Assistant Curator at Tate Liverpool, Simon Buckley: Artist, and Audrey Albert: Artist and Creative Facilitator
To arrange a viewing at another time, please get in contact via email gallery@bankley.org.uk or on social media
Access information
Bankley Gallery is situated on the first floor of an old mill building, which unfortunately is currently only accessible by stairs. The studios are located on the first, second and third floors and are also only accessible by stairs.
The building is located just off the main road, with regular bus services from Manchester and Stockport, and is around 450m from Levenshulme train station. The station has no lift and both platforms are only accessible by stairs.
Image by Bankley Open 2021 Selected Artist Hannah Foster
Started: 20th Aug 2021 | Ended: 5th Sep 2021
Bankley Studios + Gallery presents Beyond the Parameters of Officialdom, a solo show from Bankley Open 2019 winner Alistair Woods.
The exhibition introduces a collection of new works that reflect on working class aspirations, with particular reference to football casuals and fan culture.
'The desire to collect logos stems from working class men and women seeking an identity and forming representations of that based on the use and appropriation of logos and recognisable characters. This is partly due to the lack of ability, money and time to create something original. Examples of this can be seen on football pin badges and merchandise sold by vendors on match days or homemade signs advertising burger vans.
The idea of bootlegs, counterfeits and fakes recurs throughout the show, both in the paintings and the other works, and this features within compositions found in the street like over-painted graffiti or marks made in pub toilets. The works are also abstractly anecdotal, and portray the essence of functional and charming everyday marks such as pins and staples left on community notice boards, or poorly painted numbers on a wheelie bin.
The paintings are created using some traditional materials, but also adopt alternative ways to create marks such as using smoke canisters, lighter burns, and layers of applying, removing and covering spray paint and leather dye.'
Exhibition open
12-5pm
21/8/21
22/8/21
28/8/21
29/8/21
4/9/21
5/9/21
To arrange a viewing at another time, please get in contact via email gallery@bankley.org.uk or on social media
Bankley Gallery is situated on the first floor of an old mill building, which unfortunately is currently only accessible by stairs.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Bankley Studios + Gallery very soon!
Started: 17th Jun 2021 | Ended: 23rd Jul 2021
The Bankley Open Call is back!
We invite submissions from artists working in any discipline. Approximately 20 artists will be chosen by a panel of judges to exhibit in the Bankley Open exhibition opening September 2021.
The 1st prize winner will receive a solo show at Bankley Studios + Gallery alongside £500 prize money + £200 production fee.
There will also be a £200 prize for the runner-up, as well as a Visitor Choice Prize.
Selection & Judging Panel: Tamar Hemmes: Assistant Curator at Tate Liverpool, Simon Buckley: Artist, and Audrey Albert: Artist and Creative Facilitator.
Read full details and apply via Curator Space:
https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/bankley-open/5589?fbclid=IwAR08OSMn0AEOfaxk2TPYfSSe-8b7stlQYUNDFpuyRThq71x9g_wwK1YEa_k
Submission deadline: 23rd July 2021 (midnight)
Thank you to Bankley Artist Thomas Larkin for designing our beautiful flyer
Started: 21st Jun 2021 | Ended: 11th Jul 2021
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-archaeology-of-the-human-mind-mental-health-and-art-tickets-158423824925
Multi-Award Winning Laura I. Art Gallery invites you to Mental Health, Art and Maternity, an online event preview exploring ideas connected with Teresa Wilson’s online exhibition Unknowable: the Archaeology of the Human Mind
The event will introduce Teresa Wilson’s sculpture and installation and you will meet the artist and hear her talk about her art practice, background and influences.
“ My work is concerned with a kind of ‘uncanny maternal’ - a concept which can be described as a strange, anxious feeling created by a fear within the domestic environment - causing familiar objects, children and family to appear changed and unfamiliar”. Teresa Wilson
The evening will focus on the aspect of her work which looks at the ideas of maternity and mental health within her practice and in the wider context of art. Maternity is a central theme for artists and mental health is inextricably tied up with this - in issues of isolation, loneliness, the fear of looking after children and the fear of not being able to have children.
Not only for those who identify as women - the discussion concerns all of us and everyone is welcome to join in.
Joining the conversation and a special guest for the evening will be Mental Health and Arts Activist Helen Sargeant. Helen is an Artist, Mother, Academic and Creative Director of Maternal Art & MAM.
During the evening you will be invited to ask questions to Teresa and Helen, if you wish to do so.
There will also be a 10% discount for anyone attending the preview evening who is also interested in buying artworks by Teresa Wilson.
In addition to the preview event, you are also invited to a one- to- one Zoom tour where you will be able to see all the artworks in closer detail. These tours are available from 25 June to 11 July, bookable on Eventbrite.
Tickets:
VIP One to One Experience of the exhibition
Physical visits to the exhibition can also be booked on Eventbrite for £15. This will include: -
- A one-to-one tour of the show at Bankley Gallery (Bankley Street, Manchester, M19 3PP) with the artist.
- Wine (or tea/fruit juice)
- The opportunity to experience the art in the dark with a torch and spend time alone within The Yellow Room – an uncanny, immersive, room sized art installation.
Exclusive Collector Tour via Zoom
In addition to the preview event, collectors are invited to a free one- to- one Zoom tour where you will be able to see all the artworks in closer detail. These tours are available from 25 June to 11 July, bookable on Eventbrite.
Started: 22nd Oct 2020 | Ended: 31st Oct 2020
The Artist's Dream: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
Teresa Wilson and Julie Howse
The exhibition runs from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 31 October 2020
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 4 to 6 pm / Saturdays: 2 to 4 pm / Sunday: Closed
Step into the turbulent mind of the artist with this imaginative sculpture puppet installation. The uncanny work crosses over the space between art and theatre, taking as its starting point the recurring theme of the artist's nightmarish dream in the work of 18/19th century artists of the Romantic Movement, such as Goya, Henry Fuseli and John Anster Fitzgerald.
A word of warning: this art installation contains demons and other supernatural manifestations. Look behind you as you leave – something may try to follow you!
Teresa Wilson explores the uncanny through her sculptural and installation practice; shortlisted for the Neo Art Prize 2019. Julie House is an artist who uses both drawing and textile sculpture to create an alternative world of imaginative creatures; she has a background in theatre/art in education.
Advance booking is required for visitors to the exhibition. Tickets are FREE from Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-artists-dream-the-sleep-of-reason-produces-monsters-art-installation-tickets-119999841757
Strict social distancing rules will be in place with one visitor (or household) for each 15 minute slot. Hand sanitizer will be available upon entrance and we ask that unless unable for medical reasons you wear a mask whilst in the building and gallery.
Please do not touch the exhibits. For more info contact teresawilsonart@gmail.com
Started: 26th Jun 2020 | Ended: 25th Jul 2020
Bankley Gallery will open its doors to the public from 26th June and we're kicking off with Axel Bottenberg's solo show Art History in 12 Easy Steps.
The exhibition focuses on art history, an integral component of the work by Axel Bottenberg. Referencing “Art Afterpieces” by Ward Kimball, and working as an art teacher in various failing schools around Manchester, the treatment of art history in Axel’s practice heroically attempts to have a serious element, but the irreverence inevitably bubbles up to the surface. He loves art history and it plays an important role in his practice.
The show features a selection of paintings and small scale 3-D work covering the period from antiquity to 20th century art.
With the safety of visitors and Bankley members being our main priority we are having to control visitor numbers and are allowing a maximum of four visitors to be in the gallery at one time. We have put a booking system for the PV in place and suggest that you book your visit in advance to avoid having to queue or worse still not being able to gain access at all.
To attend the PV please book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-history-in-12-easy-lessons-by-axel-bottenberg-tickets-110016448158.
We suggest that you wear a face mask if possible and if you have any symptoms, please stay at home and keep others safe. It is also worth noting that there is currently no public access to toilet facilities at Bankley.
The exhibition will also open Sat 27th & Sun 28th 1200-1600 max number of 4 guests in gallery at a time. Other times by arrangement only. Please contact Axel via the Facebook Event page to arrange a visit outside of those times.
https://www.facebook.com/events/348589122777861/?event_time_id=348589129444527
We look forward to seeing you!
Started: 14th Jul 2019 | Ended: 2nd Nov 2019
The Bankley Open Call 2018 is once again inviting submissions from contemporary artists living within the UK, working in any 2D & 3D media, video, sound or performance.
The 1st prize winner will receive £500 and a solo show at Bankley whilst there will be a £100 prize for the runner-up and a visitor choice prize sponsored by Fred Aldous.
<<< SELECTION & JUDGING PANEL >>>
- Amanda Sutton: Director of Venture Arts
- Zoe Watson: Curator, Holden Gallery
- Marianna Tsionski: Senior Curator, CCFCA
<<< ENTRY GUIDELINES >>>
Each artist can submit up to TWO artworks, with an accompanying brief description of each piece. Please also include information on the medium, year, size and price of each work.
There is a one off entry fee for all artists of £10 payable via Paypal, however if preferred a bank transfer can be arranged, please contact us for further details. Please pay via the Paypal link below (let us know if there is any discrepancy between your Artist and Paypal name).
Please pay per PayPal here: www.bit.ly/2JCjnvW
=> 2D submissions
Please ensure that all wall-mounted artworks are already equipped with mirror plates, or alternative mounting requirements and install descriptions are provided.
=> 3D/ 4D submissions
Any sculpture/installation/video/projection requirements must be made by arrangement. We currently cannot provide any screens, laptops, tablets etc. but have a projector and a dvd player.
The Bankley Open Call Exhibition Private View and award ceremony will take place on Friday the 18th October 2019, 6-9pm, which will also coincide with our Annual Open Studios event. The exhibition will continue to run every Saturday from 12pm to 4pm until 2nd of November.
<<< KEY DATES >>>
- Submission deadline: 1st September 2019 (midnight)
- Notification of selection: by 22nd September 2019
- Delivery of exhibiting art works: 5th & 6th October 2019, 12 - 4pm (times tbc)
- Exhibition Private View and Awards Ceremony: 18th October 2018, 6-9pm
- Exhibition continues every Saturday until 2nd of November, 12-4pm
Terms and conditions, submission link and curator contact details on www.bit.ly/2xLqNaD.
Thank you for taking part!
Started: 14th Sep 2019 | Ended: 29th Sep 2019
NOT PHOTOGRAPHY
presents nine artists whose practices engage with the characteristics and materialities that shape what we know as the photographic image. Their interests extend beyond assumed representational limits of photography, exploring expanding relationships with sculpture, printmaking and performance.
Anna Barriball
Becky Beasley
Paul Deslandes & Tine Bek
Bethan Hughes
Hannah Leighton-Boyce
Tom Lovelace
Sam Mattacott
Joshua Phillips
Bankley Gallery
Manchester
14th - 29th September
Private View:
September 13th 6 - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
12noon - 4pm and by appointment
Curated by
David Penny and Sylvia Waltering
Started: 4th Jun 2019 | Ended: 22nd Jun 2019
External Event
The Attic is a new site-specific sculpture installation by Manchester based artist Teresa Wilson.
It is showing at Nexus Art Cafe window from June 4 to June 22.
There will be a Meet the Artist event on Friday June 7 in Nexus Cafe from 4pm to 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come in for a chat and have some light refreshments.
Teresa Wilson will also be in the cafe during the afternoon on Saturday 15 June and Saturday 22 June, from 2pm to 5pm.
Enquiries: www.teresawilson.co.uk
Facebook Page: Teresa Wilson Artist
Instagram: @tereywilson
Nexus Art Cafe
2 Dale Street,
Manchester,
M1 1JW