Are you a musician or poet looking to share your art with a supportive community? Whether you’re just starting out or have been performing for years, we invite you to join us at WORK_SPACE’s Listening Room / Open Mic event! Held every third Thursday at our Main Street Gallery, this event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and enjoy diverse performances from fellow artists in a truly inclusive setting.

Join us at WORK_SPACE for “Beyond the Canvas: A Roundtable on Creativity and Healing,” an engaging evening where Art Therapists share their experiences, methodologies, and the impact of their work.

The Town of Manchester is thrilled to be the sixth town designated as a Cultural District by the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Connecticut Office of the Arts. Join us in celebration at our next 2nd Saturday Downtown “Open House” on May 11th. Enjoy a day filled with cultural and community activities, from butterfly hunts and flower collecting to dining, shopping, and live music

Although the Past, Present & Future art exhibits will be up for most of April & May, if you want free trolley transportation between them and other special Bicentennial events, you’ll have to come to Downtown Manchester on May 13th.

The Galleries @ WORK_SPACE and RiseUP for Arts invite you to their collaborative art exhibit, PIECING IT BACK TOGETHER from August 26 – September 23, 2022, at WORK_SPACE.

ART OF PRIDE exhibit runs from May 6 – June 30. The show includes 54 paintings, photography, collage, fiber and multi-media work created by 23 artists from 18 cities in 3 states.