Join us this winter, as Lightwaves returns to illuminate Salford Quays – home to MediaCityUK, for 10 unforgettable days from Fri 6 to Sun 15 December. The annual light festival is free to attend, and welcomes visitors of all ages to see Salford Quays transformed by a collection of playful light installations. Wrap up warm, […]
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INSTALLATION, NETWORKS, OPPORTUNITY, WORKSHOPS Wave-Field – outdoor digital art installation AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME OPEN CALL / DEADLINE: Sunday 10 November 2019 Cheshire East Council, SHIFT and QuaysCulture are delighted to announce this exciting opportunity for residents of Greater Manchester and Cheshire East. Wave-Field is an internationally renowned artwork produced by Lateral Office and CS Design with soundscape by Mitchell Akiyama. […]
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As part of #lightwaves2019 we are excited to present Wave-Field, created by Lateral Office and CS Design with soundscape by Mitchell Akiyama. The world-famous illuminated musical seesaws will feature alongside a varied programme of playful light installations, free for the whole family to enjoy. More exciting event details coming soon!
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The interactive artwork Spectrum by HUB Studio that premiered at #lightwaves2018 is now on display in Montreal until 14 October. Co-commissioned with , Quartier des spectacles, Montréal, Spectrum will subsequently be available for international touring, engaging audiences all over the world in playful exchanges of light and sound. See some amazing images of the Spectrum installation in Montreal here […]
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This year, we’re delighted to be collaborating with Light Up The North network partners Light Night Leeds and Light Up Lancaster to deliver SHINE 2019. The SHINE programme aims to nurture and develop new talent, giving artists the opportunity to exhibit or perform new work in a professional environment. Following an open call for submissions […]
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We often curse it – but we can’t live without it. Rain that is. And there are few places in the UK more likely to involve the effect of rain than Manchester, the Rainy City. Now a collective of local deluge enthusiasts are creating an art film celebration of rain around the globe, how we […]
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Northern Artist Film Commission OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline for proposals: Fri 15 July 2019 Quays Culture and University of Salford Art Collection invite artists living and working in the North of England to submit a proposal for a new artist film. Following the successful pilot project in 2016, won by Sam Meech and Chris […]
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Don’t miss this free interactive session for children under 5 – have fun learning languages in the sensory world of the Luminarium. Fri 31 May from 1pm – MediaCityUK Piazza. No booking required.
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Thu 30 May & Fri 31 May 7.30pm Arboria Luminarium, MediaCityUK Piazza No booking required Capacity is limited. We recommend that you arrive early to secure your place. Igor + Moreno is a contemporary dance company based in London (UK) and Sardinia (Italy). Set inside the colourful centre of the Luminarium, the company will be […]
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Light Up the North (LUTN) is a network of 6 light festivals across the north of England. In 2019, three of the festivals are joining together to award bursaries to emerging artists working with light, to produce and exhibit new commissions at their 2019 light festivals. SHINE Emerging Artist Programme 2019 The SHINE programme aims […]
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