Voices of the City
Voices of the City exhibition is a powerful and welcoming photography exhibition of a creative project which celebrated identity, belonging and community.
Created by Community Arts North West, the project brought together a group of diverse young people and adults to tell their stories by working with drama facilitator and physical theatre director, Julia Wilson of SmallActs theatre company, to explore character, costume and movement. Their journey was captured in striking photographs by Shirlaine Forrest (whose work includes photographing Taylor Swift, Stormzy and Billie Eilish).
Experience powerful photos, discover real stories, and enjoy the chance to see the city (and its young people) in a new way. The result is a unique, multi-generational exhibition full of energy, imagination and real voices from our city. You might recognise a face or even a bit of yourself.
Free – just drop in
Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
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Plus, free launch event. Drop in to the Oculus Space on the ground floor on Wednesday 8 April, 1-3.30pm, for an informal launch with live music.
Stay for a relaxed Q&A (2 -3.30pm) in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor with young people, creative producer Michelle Udogu, and photographer Shirlaine Forrest.
Voices of the City is funded by BBC Children in Need and The Granada Foundation.
Photograph: Shirlaine Forrest
