Bury Festival of Art – a weekend of creativity across the borough

Bury will be bursting with creativity this October as more than 100 local artists exhibit their work across eight venues during the Bury Festival of Art.

Taking place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the rich artistic talent within the borough.

With free entry to all venues, the festival offers a diverse programme of exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly activities. From painting and printmaking to textiles and storytelling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Many artists will also have work available to purchase directly, providing a fantastic opportunity to support local talent.

Festival Venues:

• Bury Art Museum – Moss Street, BL9 0DR (Wheelchair accessible)
  Saturday and Sunday | 10am – 4pm
• Two Crows Arts Studio – Market Street, BL9 0BW (Wheelchair accessible)
  Saturday and Sunday | 10am – 4pm
• The Green Café – Clarence Park, BL9 5AE (Wheelchair accessible)
  Saturday and Sunday | 10am – 4pm
• Greenmount Old School – Brandlesholme Road, BL8 4DS (Wheelchair accessible)
  Sunday only | 10am – 4pm
• Ramsbottom Civic Hall – Market Place, BL0 9AJ (Wheelchair accessible)
  Saturday only | 10am – 4pm
• Radcliffe Market – 11 Blackburn Street, M26 1PN (Wheelchair accessible)
  Saturday only | 10am – 4pm
• Prestwich Library – Longfield Centre, M25 1AY (Wheelchair accessible)
  Sunday only | 10am – 1pm
• Art in Whitefield Fair – Programme details coming soon. Please check our website for updates.

Creative Workshops Include:

• Woolly’s Song: Storytelling & Craft with Janet Brady – Ramsbottom Civic Hall
• Intaglio Printmaking with Alan Birch – Bury Art Museum
• Mini Watercolour Pictures with Diane Finlay – Bury Art Museum
• Autumn-themed Collage & Calligraphy with Catherine Shield – Bury Art Museum
• Chinese Painting with Louise Garman – Bury Art Museum
• Oil Pastels: Finding Your Inner Van Gogh with Kathy Bowers – Bury Art Museum
• Autumnal Textile Postcards with Murron Fraser – Bury Art Museum
• Watercolour Cats & Flowers with Ilham Boudrez – Bury Art Museum
• Lend a Hand Drop-In Family Workshop with Josef Minta – Bury Art Museum
• Simple Sunset Watercolours – Prestwich Library
• Local Autumn Landscape Watercolours with Alison Adams – Greenmount Old School

Please note: Some workshops require advance booking. Visit Eventbrite or www.buryartmuseum.co.uk for full details and to reserve your place.

Councillor Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture and the economy, said: “Art and culture brings so much happiness to people, and we’re really looking forward to this weekend of celebration and participation. There really is something for all the family – why not come along to one of the many venues across the borough and let your artistic talents bloom!”

Bury Festival of Art is funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth & Place Flexible Grants with support from Bury Council.

For full programme details and updates, please visit: www.buryartmuseum.co.uk

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Press release issued: 15 September 2025.