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Call out for artists: Half Term Family Workshops
The Turnpike Gallery is planning a series of October half term workshops for families as part its Drumcroon Print Exhibition, on display until March 2026. We are looking for artists to lead imaginative creative workshops for children and their families based on three artworks we have selected from the exhibition. We are particularly interested in innovative ideas that think on a large or 3D scale - this may take the form of one collaborative piece that everyone works on together. For full details and how to apply, please read our Call out for artists - October half term.
Please include a copy of the equality and diversity monitoring form with your application. Please send your application and any queries to TheTurnpikeGallery.
Creative Community - Call out for Young Creatives
The Turnpike Gallery is looking for 8 young people aged 16 to 25 to join its curatorial team as part of a 6 week project working on the Drumcroon Exhibition. Members will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and be part of the Turnpike gallery programme while taking part in creative activities. This is your chance to learn new skills and experience what it’s like to work in a professional art gallery!
If you'd like to join us, simply complete our expression of interest form (external link).
FAQs
What is Creative Community?
Creative Community welcomes young people aged 16-25 from Wigan and Leigh, who are interested in learning creative skills and getting involved in programmes at The Turnpike Gallery.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for new members to be involved in a special project exploring Wigan’s Drumcroon Art Collection. The group will work with artist Jamie-Lee Wainman and Curators at the gallery and will take the lead on choosing artworks for the rehang of the Drumcroon exhibition. Sessions will include workshops with the Curators, practical art activities, a trip to see an exhibition and much more!
When and where does it take place?
We meet on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8pm at The Turnpike Gallery and occasionally go on trips or attend events at weekends. Here are the dates for this project:
- 25 September 6 to 8pm at The Turnpike Gallery
- 2 October 6 to 8pm at The Turnpike Gallery
- 9 October 6 to 8pm at The Turnpike Gallery
- 18 October 12 to 2pm at Wigan Museum
- 23 October 6 to 8pm at The Turnpike Gallery
- 8 November 12 to 2pm at The Turnpike Gallery.
How much does it cost?
The programme is free to attend and snacks/travel expenses will be covered.
Who leads the sessions?
All sessions will be led by Jamie-Lee Wainman. Jamie is a brilliant artist and workshop facilitator, who has lots of experience helping people to get into creative careers. As a neurodivergent and disabled artist, Jamie specialises in creating inclusive spaces through playful and creative activities.
What’s in it for me?
Creative Community gives you the chance to meet other people with similar interests as well as artists and industry professionals, learn new creative skills and gain experience of what it’s like to work in an art gallery.
How do I sign up?
We want to ensure Creative Community is a good fit for you. Simply fill out an expression of interest form (external link) and we will be in touch!
For further information please contact theturnpikegallery@wigan.gov.uk.