Join The Friends

'Enjoy some great social events, in the knowledge that you are making a positive contribution to the cultural life of the region', Nick Payne, Friend and Trustee of Manchester Art Gallery Trust.

Become a Friend of Manchester Art Gallery

It's inexpensive

Being a Friend of Manchester Art Gallery costs as little as £2 a month and gives you access to a great programme of events throughout the year.

Friends subscriptions support us in our work; helping us to purchase new works for our collections, provide workshops for schools and families and conserve art for future generations to enjoy.

Join us

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Friend, please contact:
Eleanor Wotherspoon
Individual Giving Manager

Tel: 0161 235 8814
Email:
e.wotherspoon@manchester.gov.uk

Shop and Cafe

Visitor enjoying a drink in the gallery cafe

Enjoy the art of shopping, relax and meet friends in our Award Winning Cafe.

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Volunteer guide showing small group around the gallery
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Two young visitors in the Pre-Raphaelite gallery

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