Join Katherine Long, Head of Creative Development at Venture Arts, for a special guided tour of this year’s Manchester Open at HOME.

As part of the team at Venture Arts – the award-winning visual arts organisation championing learning disabled and neurodivergent artists – Katherine will share her insights into one of Greater Manchester’s biggest celebrations of contemporary art. It’s a chance to explore the exhibition through a fresh perspective while discovering more about the artists, ideas and stories behind the work, including 12 artists, from Venture Arts whose work features in this year’s show.

Bringing together work by 420 artists from across Greater Manchester, the Manchester Open showcases an extraordinary mix of painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, film and more. Whether you’re discovering the exhibition for the first time or looking for a deeper understanding of the work on display, this tour offers a fascinating introduction.