14 June - 26 July 08

Considered Matter showcased the work of four artists, at different stages of their careers, whose practice is concerned with raising awareness of the enormous global issue of climate change.  International artist Leventon, recent graduate Cunningham and commissioned artist Goddard brought climate change debate to life through their engaging works.

26 April - 7 June 08

Radical Mayhem explored the work and legacy of Welfare State International - a collective of radical artists, musicians and performers who pioneered the idea of 'site-specific' multi-media theatre and continued to develop alternative models of participative art in Britain from 1968 to 2006. 

8 March – 12 April 2008

Start is a yearly exhibition dedicated to student art work from secondary schools across East Lancashire. Mid Pennine Arts have given students the opportunity to show their work in a professional gallery, mounted and framed work as a professional artist would. We are grateful to Creative Partnerships who sponsor the STart exhibitions.

12 January - 23 February 2008

The Disasters of War was an exhibition of etchings by artist Alan Birch taken from media images of the period preceding and during the Iraqi conflict. Inspired by the early 19th Century Spanish artist, Goya.

27 October – 15 December 2007

Frames is a progression and an inevitability.  Bracey’s time as projectionist at Cornerhouse, Manchester, lost into the dark world of the projection booth with the whir of machinery Bracey concentrated his thoughts on his paintings. 

26 April - 7 June 2007

For both artists and scientists, language plays a crucial role in investigating, understanding and explaining the world.  Frequently especially in the case of science, new languages have been invented to fit the discoveries and inventions of its work.