AN INTRODUCTION TO OFF_CENTRE
AN INTRODUCTION TO OFF_CENTRE
AN INTRODUCTION TO OFF_CENTRE
Our Programme
Croon Harvest, Jack Sheen supported by PINK. Photo Credit: Cinthia Baseler (2023)
Presented projects take place when we have the funding and capacity to pay artists and support the work properly. We do not programme simply to fill a calendar or require artists to work towards predetermined outcomes. We begin when PINK and the artist have the conditions needed to carry the project through.
Visit What’s On to see current and upcoming exhibitions, events and projects.
PRESENTED BY PINK
Presented by PINK is our curatorial programme of exhibitions, commissions, residencies and artist-development projects. We initiate and develop this work directly with artists, often through relationships that begin long before a project reaches the public.
Our approach is based on critical friendship, trust, honest dialogue, care and practical support. We back artistic risk with time, space, fees, curatorial dialogue and production support. This can include support with research, funding applications, planning, making, public presentation and changes in direction. Presented projects take place when we have the funding and capacity to pay artists and support the work properly. We do not programme simply to fill a calendar or require artists to work towards predetermined outcomes. We begin when PINK and the artist have the conditions needed to carry the project through.
HOSTED BY PINK
Hosted by PINK is our open-access space-hire programme. Artists, collectives, community groups and independent organisers use our spaces to produce and present their own exhibitions, performances, workshops, talks and events.
You bring the idea, shape the activity and lead its delivery. We provide affordable, flexible space and the facilities agreed as part of your booking. Hosted activity remains independently organised and does not form part of PINK’s curatorial programme. Income from Hosted by PINK activity is directly reinvested into the organisation. Each booking helps us maintain our spaces, keep them affordable and support our wider work with artists and audiences.
Planning your own activity? Download our space-hire rate card below.
My Hat and My Other Hat, Caz Egelie presented by PINK. Photo Credit: James Measoom (2026)
HAVE AN IDEA READY TO GO?
If you have an exhibition, performance, workshop, talk or event ready to plan and would like to hire one of our spaces, complete the contact form below. Include a short outline of your activity, your preferred dates, the space you are interested in and your expected audience numbers.
We will review your enquiry, check availability and contact you about the next steps.
You can also email pinkmanchester@gmail.com.
