Smolensky Gallery
March 30th 2023
Until June: Open daily, closed Mondays. 10am - 6pm. Smolensky Gallery's debut exhibition 'Unity'. A showcase of local, international and emerging artists across NFT, photography, sculpture and painting.
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ABC Gallery is an exceptional new art venue for modern exhibitions & installations, located within the ABC Buildings in Manchester.
Exhibitions
In partnership with All Work & Social, ABC’s Experience Partner & Operator, the Gallery works with global artists to showcase a dynamic display of creative mediums, cultural experiences and thought-provoking conversations.
A History of the Imagination
28th Sept - 19th Dec
Highly acclaimed British pop artist Morgan Howell showcases hand-painted 3D interpretations of iconic vinyl records. Presented with Dominic Mohan.
CALLING ALL CREATIVES
August 2022
Looking for a platform to showcase your craft? We are looking to collaborate with local talent for our next exhibition, as ABC Gallery is available from August 2022.
70 The Exhibition
17th June - 28th July, 10am - 6pm
A celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, curated by Monica Colussi. A showcase of over 30 unique pieces from a broad spectrum of 26 established and emerging artists, paying homage to the royal legacy and persona. Featuring Alison Jackson and Mancunian artists, John Humphreys and Paul Houghton.
ABC Buildings
The ABC Buildings were designed by architectural practice Leach Rhodes Walker and built in three stages between 1959 to 1965 to form the Astley, Byrom and Cooper framework. The mid-century destination has since been redeveloped, and is now home to a number of food, drink, leisure and retail brands, as well as a community of tech, media and creative organisations including BBC, ITV, The Farm and Barry’s Bootcamp.
Roofdeck & Dome
An art installation in itself, ABC’s Roofdeck & Dome has been designed to host a series of cultural events throughout the year. Available for exclusive hire with Airstream bars and indoor lounge space.
Side Street Studio
All day dining with music programming, coworking and creative workshops.
Everyman Cinema
Redefining cinema with a wide array of mainstream, independent and classic films, special events, launches and a diverse calendar of live satellite broadcasts.
St. John’s Bread & Coffee House
Serving coffee and freshly baked bread & pastries, Monday – Saturday.
Shop Independent
A hand-picked selection of independent and emerging brands in a series of pop-ups to discover fashion, arts and homeware. Current brands: Clints x Patta, The Wonderful Flight.