Stay updated on our latest exhibitions and events and explore our archive of past shows.
Past
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Ghislaine Howard Solo Show
The Fragile Thread 7 - 28 Sep 2024 We would like to cordially invite you to the highly anticipated retrospective solo show ‘The Fragile Thread’ featuring the evocative and powerful works of renowned artist Ghislaine Howard. The preview will take place on Saturday 7th September 10:30 - 5:00pm at the Gallery. Join us to celebrate the artistic journey... Read more -
Norman Adams RA Solo Show
Landscape in Colour 7 - 28 Sep 2024 We are pleased to invite you to ‘Landscape in Colour’, a collection of works on paper by the esteemed mixed media artist Norman Adams RA (1927-2005). A significant figure in the modern British art scene, Adams served as Head of Painting at Manchester College of Art from 1962 to 1970.... Read more -
STAGED
1 - 22 Jun 2024 Read more -
Pierre Adolphe Valette
27 Apr - 18 May 2024 Contemporary Six cordially invites you to: ‘Pierre Adolphe Valette - Art Botanique’, an exhibition of works by the French Impressionist.
This exhibition comprises a collection of floral designs by Valette for textiles. Created in the first half of the 20th century, these delicate blooms show the artist’s skill as a draughtsman. A number of works feature text by the artist; coding systems and colour palette studies - showing the hidden processes behind design manufacturing.
The exhibition runs from 27th April - 18th May 2024.
The preview takes place on: 27th April at 10:30am - 5pm.
If you could please RSVP for the preview to: info@contemporarysix.co.uk
All works will be available to purchase online from Friday 26th at 5:00pm online. Read more
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Adam Ralston Solo Show - 'Cityscapes & Waterways'
23 Mar - 6 Apr 2024 Contemporary six invites you to ‘Cityscapes & Waterways’ a solo exhibition of exciting plein air paintings by Adam Ralston ROI. This exhibition showcases unique interpretations of two iconic and creatively vibrant cities: Manchester and Venice.
The preview will begin at 10:30am on 23rd March 2024, please come join us to celebrate this exciting exhibition where Adam with be in attendance to discuss his practice between 12-3pm. All work will go live on the website at 5pm the night before on Friday the 22nd.
Please RSVP where possible info@contemporarysix.co.uk
Captured by the loose impressionistic oil paintings of Ralston, the essence of these locations with their vibrant brushstrokes and vibrant palettes will transport you to the winding canals of Venice and the bustling urban streets of Manchester. Read more -
The London Art Fair
17 - 20 Jan 2024 Read more -
The Winter Exhibition
16 Nov - 23 Dec 2023 It’s that time of year again, the annual Winter Exhibition is upon us!
We will be uploading works from the 16th of November, and beginning to hang the works in the Gallery from the middle of next week.
The show will feature mixed work from several of the Gallery’s artists plus some paintings by 20th century Modern British artists. With scenes ranging from abstract landscapes to portraits, this show explores the range of talent and skill available by contemporary artists across the UK.
This will be a constantly changing exhibition with works being uploaded to the website regularly, so please do keep an eye out! Read more -
Rob Pointon Solo Show
Manchester’s Urban Tapestry: A Painter’s Perspective 2 - 18 Nov 2023 We are delighted to announce ' Manchester’s Urban Tapestry: A Painter’s Perspective' the latest solo show by Gallery artist Rob Pointon, his first exhibition in Manchester in 3 years. Inspired by dynamic scenes from Manchester, Pointon depicts both alleyways and grand facades with the same attention to detail. Over the... Read more
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Lost Domains
A selection of paintings by Linda Schwab 23 Sep - 7 Oct 2023 We are delighted to introduce, ‘Lost Domains’, a showcase by Gallery artist Linda Schwab. This collection of works capture the mysterious and the unknown. Filled with nostalgia, Schwab uses found images to collage together moments in time to create ephemeral compositions. Figures shift in and out of focus, shimmering with... Read more -
Matthew Thompson - Urbanity Sketched
Online Exhibition & Artist Spotlight 13 Jul - 10 Aug 2023 Matthew Thompson is a mixed-media visual artist based in Manchester. This viewing room showcases his newest works depicting the energy of urban areas of Manchester and Europe. Thompson's energetic approach to mark making produces texturally exciting works that keenly describe the realities of living in fast moving and changing urban... Read more -
'Coalescence' - Contemporary Open Call 2023
13 - 31 May 2023 ‘Coalescence’ Open Call 2023 Contemporary Six coalescence /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsns/ noun the joining or merging of elements to form one mass or whole. ‘Coalescence’ is the Contemporary Six second annual Open Call exhibition created to showcase the best of UK contemporary art. From over 400 entries we have chosen 17 artists who... Read more -
Modern British
25 Mar - 12 Apr 2023 The Exhibition 'Modern British' refers to artists and movements from post-war Britain. Of course there are numerous artists whose work could have been included. There are many connections between artists, defined movements and clear lines of lineage that could create a magnitude of exhibitions all titled Modern British. However, our... Read more
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Michael Ashcroft - 'Manchester Life'
24 Feb - 15 Mar 2023 An exhibition of urban oil sketches by Gallery artist Michael Ashcroft. This solo showcase will take place in our downstairs Gallery, creating an intimate viewing space and a chance to meet Michael who will be here to discuss his artistic process and inspiration for this new collection of work. This... Read more -
Winter Exhibition 2022
10 Dec 2022 - 22 Feb 2023 Our Winter Exhibition 2022 brings a fresh selection of artwork from Gallery artists and a few new faces including Linda Schwab, Louisa-Longstaff Scales, Robert Mead, Craig Jefferson and Laura Pedley.
This will be our final exhibition of 2022, a chance to view some fantastic art in a welcoming space and help the Contemporary Six Team toast an exciting year. We would love you to join us. Read more -
Valette Works on Paper
29 Oct - 20 Nov 2022 We have a very exciting Valette exhibition of works on paper coming soon to the Gallery! For more information and to RSVP please email us at: info@contemporarysix.co.uk Read more -
Northern Connections
29 Oct - 20 Nov 2022 MICHAEL ASHCROFT - ANNE ASPINALL - ARTHUR BERRY HELEN CLAPCOTT - FLORIAN FOERSTER - JEAN HOBSON GEOFFREY KEY - NORMAN LONG - L.S LOWRY - IAN MOOD JEN ORPIN - ROB POINTON - ADAM RALSTON - STEVEN SMITH LIAM SPENCER - PETER STANAWAY -JO STANNESS - COLIN TAYLOR ALAN JAMES... Read more
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Matthew Bourne Solo Show
6 - 20 Aug 2022 We are proud to present Matthew Bourne's second solo show at Contemporary Six - 'A Lesson in Chaos'. We are delighted to invite you to a solo exhibition with over 30 original oil paintings by Matthew. This collection of paintings is an accumulation of a year's worth of work by... Read more -
Norman Long solo show
Emerging into the Light 21 May - 4 Jun 2022 The preview event is on Saturday 21st May 10:30am-5pm. Norman will be leading a talk at the Gallery Saturday 28th May from 2pm. Please RSVP to info@contemporarysix.co.uk if you would like to attend. We are delighted to announce the latest solo show by Gallery-artist Norman Long MAFA. You may know... Read more -
James Bland & Ashraf Hanna
Contrast & Connection 23 Apr - 14 May 2022 A joint exhibition of works by James Bland and Ashraf Hanna; two internationally acclaimed artists who work in different mediums, who have never met and live in different parts of the country, despite these differences, we have found common ground.
The artists’ work embodies the same core structures. Surfaces appear to focus on woven textures roughened by brushstrokes and tools- colours follow the same tonal hues of strong low tones and pops of electrifying highlights. Every grey is balanced with a contrasting colour. There is a distinct dialogue between the contrasting fluid and hard edges of Hanna’s vessels and the curves and angular marks in Bland’s portraits. Read more -
Adam Ralston Solo Show
12 - 26 Mar 2022 We are proud to present 'Manchester on the Move' a solo exhibition by Gallery artist Adam Ralston AROI MAFA. The launch will be on Saturday 12th March 2022, where you can meet the artist who currently lives in Blackpool- as well as a chance to enjoy over 20 brand new... Read more
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Habitat
19 Feb - 5 Mar 2022 Habitat is the first open call exhibition at Contemporary Six. We recognise the importance of closing the gap between the number of male and female artists currently represented in private art galleries. As such, this show contains work exclusively created by women artists on our chosen theme. We were particularly... Read more -
10+1
One 10 year anniversary.. 1 year late! 4 - 23 Dec 2021 Last year our ten-year anniversary exhibition didn’t quite go to plan and due to lockdown we didn’t get the celebration show we wanted. Therefore, this year we have decided to re-celebrate our anniversary with a group show of small works by Gallery artists, guest artists and a few surprises! The... Read more -
Jim Moir Solo Show
Return of the Gas Miser 12 - 27 Nov 2021 Contemporary Six presents a solo show by Jim Moir. The preview will be on the 12th of November from 6-9pm, please RSVP at info@contemporarysix.co.uk.
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Craig Jefferson Solo Show
A Different Way of Seeing 16 - 30 Oct 2021 Join us at Contemporary Six for the solo show of artist Craig Jefferson NEAC. The show is a compilation of Jefferson's practice, showing a range of subject matters from still life to portraiture. See you all soon! Read more
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Michael Ashcroft Solo Show
From Manchester to New York 4 - 18 Sep 2021 Join us at Contemporary Six for the much anticipated solo show of gallery artist Michael Ashcroft ROI MAFA, which presents his urban landscape paintings from Manchester and New York. It is not one to be missed! Read more -
Fledge: A Year of Birds
A mixed and multidisciplinary exhibition of artworks and words 1 - 23 May 2021 Please note: the artworks by Ann Lewis RCA are editions. As the Gallery holds several editions of each artwork, these works will remain available. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A PIECE AND COLLECT IT FROM THE GALLERY, PLEASE MAKE THE PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE. We apologise for any... Read more -
Spring Show 2021
20 Mar - 12 Apr 2021 Our online Spring Show 2021 opens at 7:30pm on Saturday 20 March. All works valued over £300 will be available with free delivery within the UK. The Gallery is offering a click-and-collect service if you are local to Manchester. Works will be available on the Own Art Scheme which... Read more -
London Art Fair 2021
Richard Cook: A Solo Presentation 20 - 31 Jan 2021 Contemporary Six is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Richard Cook for the 33rd (online) edition of the London Art Fair. From Wednesday 20th January, our stand will be open to the public. There, you can navigate our viewing room and access a series of audio clips in which the artist will speak about his process and inspiration. We will also be providing a virtual exhibiton space here on our website. Read more
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10
Contemporary Six's ten-year anniversary 12 - 24 Dec 2020 download e-catalogue Join us for the mixed exhibition which celebrates our ten-year anniversary — featuring new work from a wide range of artists, and a few surprises, too! preface All of the artworks in the show are available to purchase from 7:30pm on Friday 27 November online or over the... Read more -
An Unprecedented Year
A Solo Exhibition of New Paintings by Rob Pointon ROI 23 Oct - 6 Nov 2020 DOWNLOAD THE EXHIBITION CATALOGUE Join us for the online-only preview from 7:30pm - 9:00pm on Friday 23 October, when all paintings will be available to purchase over the phone. As soon as the work goes live on our website, you will also be able to navigate the exhibition in a... Read more -
Andrew Farmer ROI
An Online Solo Exhibition 15 - 29 Jun 2020 View all works in the exhibition here Visit the Virtual Exhibition here Andrew Farmer is one of the very few artists situated in the north of England who has earned the accolade of a membership to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, and we are proud to... Read more -
In Bloom
Flowers, Nature, and Contemporary Painting 23 Apr - 1 Jun 2020 Contemporary Six is delighted to present the mixed online exhibition In Bloom featuring paintings by a number of artists. We are offering free delivery for all paintings purchased in the exhibition.* More information to follow.
Each artist will display several works which take the beauty of flowers as their subject. Whether sunflowers or waterlilies, peonies or poppies, flowers have been an eternal fascination of painters throughout the ages. The flower-vase still life was immortalised in western art history with the Dutch painters of the 17th Century, but contemporary painters, too, have found new ways to reinvigorate the simple flower — poised as it is between vulnerability and flamboyance. In this exhibition, Contemporary Six unfurls the flower in contemporary painting to reveal new, innovative ways of depicting its organic beauty. Read more
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Arthur Neal NEAC
A Showcase of New Work 1 - 14 Feb 2020 From Saturday 1 February, we are delighted to host a new selection of paintings by Arthur Neal (of the New English Art Club). Neal's paintings straddle the figurative as well as the abstract, but always the objective is balance. The artist is renowned for his sophisticated use of colour and his eye for complex composition — he is a painter held in the very highest of esteem by his contemporaries and collectors alike. For this reason, it takes a little good fortune to have visited the Gallery over the past two years and to have viewed one of his paintings in the flesh, but we can assure you that this time, they will stay hung on our walls a little longer than usual!
The showcase will run from Saturday 1 February until 14 February. Please join us at the Preview Day from 12pm. If you can attend the Preview, please RSVP via email or telephone.
View the works on our exhibition page — which will be updated over the coming weeks. Read more -
Winter Show 2019
Mixed work featuring brand new artists 7 Dec 2019 - 2 Jan 2020 Save the Date for the Preview Weekend of our 2019 Winter Show from 12pm on Saturday 7th until 5pm on Sunday 8 December 2019.
With brand new work from Gallery-artists Rob Pointon, Peter Stanaway, David Bez, Kate Collins, and others, join us for the festivities; walls on both floors of the Gallery will be freshly hung with paintings from some of the leading artists in the region.
As part of our Winter Show, we are proud to announce the inclusion of some beautiful plein air and interior works by Peter Brown ROI NEAC; the ceramics of multi-award winning potter Phil Rogers; the magical tempera landscapes of Helen Clapcott; and two electric abstracts from one of Britain's most important exponents of abstract art: Sir Terry Frost RA. Read more -
Richard Clare
A Solo Exhibition 26 Oct - 17 Nov 2019 Award-winning landscape artist Richard Clare is known for his colourful and dynamic paintings of urban Manchester, northern England, Italy, and France. Many paintings are created from memory or sketches, using colours not normally associated with the subject. “After seeing my paintings", said the artist "people start to see the landscape with a fresh perspective”. This fresh perspective may result from the astonishing fact that the artist is colourblind, and through his unique sensibilities creates in his paintings his very own "world of colour". Read more -
Lightspace: A Year in the Round
Colin Taylor, Contemporary Six, and the Royal Exchange Theatre 26 Sep - 15 Oct 2019 LIGHTSPACE: A YEAR IN THE ROUND will be exhibited simultaneously at both Contemporary Six and the Royal Exchange Theatre from Thursday 26 September. All works will be available for purchase, with a share of the proceeds gifted to the Royal Exchange by the artist and Contemporary Six. We would be delighted for you to join us at the Preview Evening, held in the Royal Exchange Theatre between 5:30 – 7pm and then on to Contemporary Six between 6 – 8pm. Read more
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Ken Matsuzaki
A Solo Exhibition 25 Aug - 8 Sep 2019 From Sunday 25 August, Contemporary Six are honoured to exhibit the astoundingly beautiful ceramic work of esteemed Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki. Read more -
Ian Norris
A Showcase of New Work 25 Aug - 8 Sep 2019 From Sunday 25 August – 8 September, we are proud to showcase a series of new interior and abstract paintings from Gallery-artist Ian Norris. Join us in the Gallery to see the works in the flesh, or you can view them on our website. Read more -
Matthew Bourne
Solo Exhibition 13 - 23 Jul 2019 Matthew Bourne's first solo show at Contemporary Six – leading independent art gallery in Manchester – features wild abstract expressionist landscapes and scenes from nature. The show will take place on Saturday, July 13 – Wednesday, July 23, 2019. Preview: Saturday, July 13, 12pm – 4pm Read more -
The Northern Boys
An exhibition celebrating plein air painting 6 - 21 Apr 2019 Have you looked out from a Manchester tram to see a figure before an easel, stooped under an umbrella, painting furiously in the driving rain? Chances are, you’ve seen one of The Northern Boys — the distinguished outdoor painting group — nine of the North’s finest plein air painters, dedicated... Read more
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Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
6 - 10 Mar 2019 We'll be at the The Affordable Art Fair, UK next month for our first ever fair outside of Manchester. If you live in or near London, or just happen to be in the capital between 6 - 10 March, get in touch and we can provide you with a complimentary... Read more -
Liam Spencer Meet & Greet
and a selection of brand new small works 16 - 27 Feb 2019 For fans of Liam Spencer, we will be exhibiting a selection of small works specially commissioned for the Gallery. On Saturday 16 February from 11am – 3pm, Liam will be present in the Gallery to meet and greet, and answer questions about his beautiful paintings. Liam is, of course, a... Read more -
Adam Ralston and Alan Thompson
An online showcase of brand new work 25 Jan - 8 Feb 2019 Welcome to the online showcase for a large selection of brand new plein air paintings from Gallery-artists Adam Ralston and Alan Thompson. This is an online-only Gallery, and to celebrate the New Year, from 25 January – 8 February, we are offering free delivery on all paintings in the showcase. Read more -
Winter Gathering
Join us for our winter joint exhibition 2018 9 Dec 2018 - 1 Jan 2019 December, again. The year speeds past us. But the Gallery has enjoyed another wonderful one: we've welcomed countless new customers, a few new artists, and provided more top quality to new homes than ever before.
As a thank you to all of our clients, enthusiasts, and visitors, join us for our Winter Gathering 18/19 at 11am on Sunday 9 December — for mince pies, mulled wine, and a joint exhibition of brand new work by many of our Gallery-artists.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift, you can pick up a hand-crafted print by Jean Hobson, Rob Wilson, Chris Cyprus, or Ann Lewis; or if you are looking for something smaller, there will also be a range of artist's books by Chris Cyprus, Michael Ashcroft, or Jan Gardner.
You'll also be able to catch some quite lovely paintings by brand new Gallery-artists Richard Cook and Liam Spencer — and what Christmas show would be complete without a little carol-singing? (which you can do in your own time, thanks).
We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery for our exciting Winter Gathering. Read more
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This is Manchester
A Michael Ashcroft Exhibition 1 - 14 Nov 2018 Thursday 1st November – Wednesday 14th November 2018 Preview: Thursday 1st November 17:30–20:00 All works in the exhibition are available for purchase from 10:30 on Saturday 27 October, either in-person, or by phoning the Gallery at 0161 835 2666. Contemporary Six, 37 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4FN *... Read more -
Places, Drawn, Lost, and Reimagined
An Exhibition of Works in Various Media by Florian Foerster 8 - 26 Sep 2018 Places Drawn, Lost, and Reimagined constitutes a selection of works from German artist Florian Foerster. The exhibition covers a range of media, from woodcut prints to ink drawings, oil paintings to collage — but each work lies on the boundary between observation and imagination, and documents how memories of a place can affect its record.
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Matthew Thompson
'Marking My Travels' 23 Jun - 7 Jul 2018 'Marking My Travels' is a solo exhibition by Manchester-artist Matthew Thompson MAFA featuring paintings from journeys from Copenhagen to Cuba. Read more -
A Welsh Connection
Anne Aspinall's Solo Exhibition 12 - 31 May 2018 When Manchester-born artist Anne Aspinall used to visit her aunt in Harlech as a child, she didn't realise that one day she would become widely known for her oil paintings of the coastal North Wales landscape. After 50 years as an artist, working across different media and subject matters, Anne is continually drawn back to this beautiful part of the country to capture the majesty of the landscape and scenery.
Contemporary Six owner Alex Reuben said: 'Anne is one of the most technically gifted painters in the North West, and this exhibition is an opportunity to see many of her beautiful works. Her landscapes appeal to all kinds of art-lovers, and they will make you love the Welsh coast and countryside as much as she does'.
A Welsh Connection takes place at Contemporary Six, located in Central Manchester, on Princess Street. It begins with a preview afternoon on Saturday May 12, from 1-5pm, in which Anne will be available to chat with visitors. The exhibition will run until May 31.
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