Castlefield Gallery

We make new art happen.

We are a free contemporary art gallery in Manchester and artist development organisation supporting artists, creatives and audiences across the North West and beyond.

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Disc Unknown

2 August - 29 August

United by a shared commitment to supporting and amplifying emerging artists, Castlefield Gallery and Pipeline present Disc Unknown, a solo exhibition by Joe O’Rourke.

Castlefield Gallery Associates

Castlefield Gallery Associates is a membership scheme for artists, writers and independent creatives working in contemporary art.

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Out Here

3 May - 19 July

Out Here brings together artists exploring our relationship with nature through contemporary art such as drawing, film, painting, performance, photography, prints, sculpture and site-specific artwork.

Join #SPARK

We kick-started #SPARK in 2022 in response to the high demand for building community around low-carbon art making. Join the SPARK community!

Exterior view of Castlefield Gallery, a modern red-brick building with large windows and the gallery’s name displayed on a sign above its entrance. Bicycles are parked outside and trees line the pavement.

We are a free contemporary art gallery in Manchester and artist development organisation. We are a contemporary art gallery and artist development organisation. Established in 1984, we’ve led the way in artist development for 40 years. We provide creative and career development, exhibition opportunities and commissions for artists and independent creatives.

We provoke new ways of thinking, bringing together artists, creatives, communities and audiences to explore the art and issues of our time.

We believe when artists and communities come together they can help shape a better world.

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We make new art happen

Two visitors observing ceramic sculptures on display at Castlefield Gallery. One person leans in to examine a small textured artwork on a white plinth. In the foreground of the photograph, a larger ceramic sculpture can be seen dripping with fired blue and black glazes.

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Environmental Responsibility

We aim to operate with a regenerative mindset: seeing the world as built around relationships where humans, other living beings and ecosystems rely on one another for health and wellbeing, and are shaped by their connections with eachother. We recognise that addressing the complex social and environmental challenges we face is dependent on rebalancing and restoring these relationships.

Sustainability