‘200’

An AWOL Studios Group Resident Exhibition

Friday 4th October, 6-9pm 

As part of AWOL Studios’ 17th Open Evening, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of our iconic home, Hope Mill! To mark this special occasion, we’re hosting a residents’ exhibition, showcasing the incredible talents of the artists and creatives who make AWOL Studios so unique. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to explore their work and be part of the celebration!

Find this on our 2nd Floor, AWOL Studios, Hope Mill.

The Hope Mill Heritage Tours, Friday 4th October

Hope Mill Theatre is teaming up with AWOL Studios for the annual Open Evening event. As part of their National Heritage Lottery funded events, Hope Mill will be running theatre and mill tours, focussing on the heritage of our historic building. 

There will also be an exhibition showcasing the findings of our research so far, into the history of Hope Mill and the surrounding area. If you would like to book a tour, please follow the link here or go to hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/heritage-tours/

The theatre bar will be open for refreshments. Come down and take a peek into the hidden parts of Hope Mill and Theatre!

Friday October 4th, 6-9pm
Along side the AWOL Open Studios our 5th floor neighbours Comme Ca Art are opening their doors to the public!

The Comme Ca Art Gallery has resided at Hope Mill for 9 Years, hosting exhibitions, artist brunches and private views. In celebration of 200 Years of Hope Mill, the Comme Ca Art team are putting together a group exhibition, showcasing a selection of the incredible artists the gallery represents. Expect abstract, figurative, landscape and still life works. Come See Comme Ca Art on the 5th Floor!

Awol Studios Open Evening

Friday 4th Oct | 6-9pm

Join us and celebrate the 200^th birthday of our home, Grade II* listed ‘Hope Mill’, at the 17^th AWOL Studios Open Evening.

This is a unique chance for you to come and explore one of the largest creative studios in the North West. We have 4 floors of studios and workshops, home to over 120 artistic, creative individuals and small businesses.

Whether you’re looking to meet, socialise, commission or buy original artwork, our residents work across a range of disciplines. From fine art, photography and textiles, to print, film and much more – you can find it all behind the doors of AWOL studios.

Along side the AWOL Open Studios there will be a group residents exhibition including work from the newly formed ‘AWOL Collective’. Plus an independent exhibition hosted by curator Claire Turner of Comme Ca Art on the 5^th floor of the Mill. Our neighbours Hope Mill Theatre will also be opening their doors for a sneak Peek for visitors and an exhibition of fascinating insight of our Hope Mill’s 200 year history.

All welcome, free entry for all, no RSVP needed. See you there!!

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Over the coming weeks we’ll be posting updates on our AWOL Instagram @awolstudiosmcr so be sure to give us a follow and keep checking back in!

Once again a huge thankyou for our amazing poster design by AWOL resident Alex, Crooked Cartoon