Haworth Trust Scholarship

Open call for Submissions! Three scholarships awarded by The Haworth Trust in collaboration with Paradise Works

Paradise Works and The Haworth Trust are excited to announce they are offering three new awards to support talented contemporary visual artists developing ambitious new works and sustainable careers in Greater Manchester. For these awards; The Haworth Trust and Paradise Works are particularly interested in artists whose work has a strong relationship to, or references painting, drawing, sculpture, installation and/or music. This is our third year running this programme, previous recipients include Maisie Pritchard, Tanith Mab, and Anna Clough.

We’re looking for three artists to award a free studio for a year with a package of mentoring support and a materials budget. This opportunity will be awarded to two artists with an artistic practice of 3 years or less post graduation, and one early-mid career artist with a practice of 3-7 years post graduation. You will also get an opportunity at the end of the year for a group show in Paradise Works’ Gallery.

This will be an Open Call process. Panel Members for shortlisting / interviews will consist of Paradise Works Director Jessica Bennett and two members of the internal Artist Direction Group. The awards will run October 2024 – September 2025. Deadline for submissions is Monday 9th September at Midnight.

Please find more about how to apply HERE. Please send the following to info@paradise-works.com:

• Short statement -no more than 300 words about how you would benefit from this opportunity. Please also include whether you are applying for the New Graduate Award or the Early-Mid Career Award. 

• Artist Statement

• CV

• Website link

• Five images of your work 

• Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form

Should you have any access requirements regarding this application process, please contact info@paradise-works.com so we can accommodate you to the best of our ability.

Lively Workshop #2

To coincide with this exhibition, the ‘Lively Objects #2’ will be held at Paradise Works on Saturday, April 27th of April 11am-2.30pm. Sign up via the eventbrite link here.

Lively Objects

Saturday, April 27 · 11am - 2:30pm

Based at Paradise Works, this session is a continuation from ‘Lively Objects #1’, which explored the agency of water along the River Irwell and engaging in possibilities of the river as a ‘hyper object’. As well as exploring industrial and agricultural history through the peat restoration site at Little Woolden Moss and a short tour of Anna Clough and Nicole Sheppard’s exhibition, ‘Muck & the Mire’.

In this session we will further these discussions, developing our creative ideas through engagement with the River Irwell as a physical river and time-capsule containing heritage. We will continue to playfully explore local and global relationships to bodies of water using artistic interventions. Followed by an informal discussion with Alex Critecherly of Lancashire Wildlife trust, diving into the history of peat extraction and its restoration. We will explore the site specific history of Little Woolden Moss; as a railway and peat extraction site. Throughout the afternoon we will engage in a collaborative mapping exercise, using found objects as a method of mark making. This process will follow our physical journeys around the river Irlam and in the RHS Bridgewater Community Gardens.

Please note this is a free ticketed event, dress warm. You can still attend this workshop if you did not take part in the first session. There will be a shared lunch, please bring your own forks and a contribution. There is a kitchenette and toilet at the facility.

Where: Ground Floor Gallery, Paradise Works, E Philip St, Salford M3 7LE

'Making things that disappear' A studio-based workshop with Jack Brown

Work alongside studio member Jack Brown in his studio to create new sculptural, text-based, and collaborative public sound works.

Date: Saturday 9th March, 11:00am – 12:30pm

Location: Ground Floor studios, Paradise Works, East Philip Street, Salford, Manchester,M3 7LE

Price: Free

Ages: Suitable for all ages. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Be part of a ‘sound pipe orchestra’, press found objects into phenolic foam, carve supermarket soap into palm sized sculptural foams and make a shoe-based artwork.

You are invited to work alongside Jack in his studio. Tasks will include testing out new sculptural foams in relation to Brown’s ongoing ‘soaps’ series, making a text-based artwork that will fit into your shoe, experimenting with found/collected objects pressed into phenolic foam and working together to produce a momentary collaborative public sound work.

A morning of making things that will eventually seep back into the world, dissolve into bits or be worn down into nothing.
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This workshop coincides with a borrowing of bones, an offsite exhibition from Slugtown featuring four artists from across the UK and The Netherlands: Jack Brown, Isabella Clark, Joss Heierli and Oona Wilkinson at Paradise Works, Manchester.

a borrowing of bones is on view from 9 - 29 March. Open by appointment. Please email info@paradise-works.com a week in advance to arrange a time.

Sign up to the workshop here- Eventbrite

New Residency Programme

We have some exciting news! We're launching a 2024 residency programme at Paradise Works.

The programme welcomes applications from artists, curators and collectives working in any art form for a duration of 1 or 2 months. Participants are provided with a large second floor studio and the space to research, explore new ideas and develop their practice. 

Paradise Works is run by a small artist-led team – therefore this residency is self-led and participants are expected to be self-sufficient. This programme will provide access to our creative network and facilitate connections with our 40+ in-house artists, local art organisations and the Salford and Manchester creative community.

Current applications are for residencies taking place in 2024. The cost for each month is £500. Paradise Works is a not for profit organisation (CIC) and currently does not receive any financial support, therefore we encourage selected artists to apply for funding to cover all costs involved. For more information please read our residency application pack below.

Please send the completed residency application form, equal opportunity form and images (if applicable) to info@paradise-works.com.

Application Deadline: Sunday 10 March 2024 at Midnight 

Residency Application Pack // Residency Application From // Equal Opportunities Form

We're Looking for New Board Members

We Are Looking for Two New Board Members to Join Us in Making Paradise Work!

As part of Paradise Works’ organisational development activity, we are excited to recruit two new board members to help us grow our organisation and develop the reach of the contemporary visual arts in our city. 

Paradise Works is a contemporary visual arts organisation established in 2017 which provides workspace and peer support to professional artists to create ambitious works and sustainable careers. Our vision is to enable contemporary visual artists to make outstanding work and thrive as part of a vibrant society. We provide studio space and opportunities to a proactive community of 40+ artists, our gallery programme hosts a critically engaged programme showcasing works from new and established artists, and our socially engaged activities support artists to diversify their skill set and reach, and support us in exploring the civic role of contemporary visual art.

We are building a diverse board with cross-sector understanding and experience to work with us through an exciting period of development. Previous board experience is not necessary, and we specifically welcome applications from those underrepresented in our sector, including minority ethnic, LGBTQI+ and Disabled voices. At this time, we are particularly looking to connect with potential board members with experience in commercial property, charity law, fundraising, capital funding and/or the business sector within Greater Manchester. 

Board members will:

-          Receive an induction with reasonable expenses covered

-          Develop new skills and be part of strategic decision making

-          Establish cross-sector understanding and network with senior professionals

-          Support the integration and relevance of contemporary visual arts in society

-          Develop and support the profile and network of the organisation

We schedule four quarterly board meetings each year which consist of two-hour online sessions supported by one longer in-person planning session which brings board members together in one place for strategic development. Board members also provide some ad-hoc support via email. We are recruiting members to join for a 2-year term. 

Apply by: Sunday 10 March 2024 at Midnight 

Please contact info@paradise-works.com if you have further questions or require this application pack in alternate formats. If you would like an informal discussion about Paradise Works and these roles, please contact Jessica Bennett, Director - paradiseworksdirector@gmail.com

Download the application pack using the links below.

Application Pack  // Equal Opportunities Form

Winter Open Studios 2023

In the Membrane

12-9pm Saturday 18th of November

Studio Tour: 1pm Informal tour + art chat with Paradise Works artists

Exhibitions: 6-8pm ‘In The Membrane’ group exhibition with Haworth Trust Scholarship recipients curated by Jessica Bennett & 'TREE & LEAF',  group exhibition by Division of Labour.

Party: 7-9pm Bars + street food + DJ sets + special events

Paradise Works opens its doors for our annual Open Studios event with exhibitions, tours and a party to coincide with The Manchester Contemporary 2023. 

We are showcasing what local artistic talent the city has to offer with our community of contemporary visual artists inviting the public into their studios throughout the Saturday.

Start the day by joining us for a free studio tour, exploring the goings-on of an artist-led space, with informal talks from selected studio artists. Book your free ticket here.

Saturday night kicks off at 6pm in our first floor gallery with the preview of ‘In The Membrane’ a group exhibition with Haworth Trust Scholarship recipients Gabriel Kidd, Fleur Yearsley and Isaac Jordan by Jessica Bennett.  Our ground floor gallery will preview 'TREE & LEAF',  group exhibition by Division of Labour with Simon & Tom Bloor, Vanley Burke, Ruth Claxton, Angelina May Davis, Mark Essen, Andrew Gillespie, Harminder Judge, Andrew Lacon, Jo Masding, Ruth Murray, Duncan Poulton, Yelena Popova, Antonio Roberts, Luke Routledge, Elizabeth Rowe, Gavin Wade, Matt Westbrook, Stuart Whipps, James Winnett and Harrison & Wood. In our project space the installation ‘Empty Galleries’ by Jack Brown will preview in addition to a collaborative exhibition in Jeffrey Knopf’s studio space with Basement Arts Project.

We close with a party and set performed by DJ set by Cally b2b sebastieN, donations bar and street food until 9pm.

For this event we’re pleased to profile our Haworth Trust Scholarship recipients Maisie Pritchard, Anna Clough and Tanith Rhodes, in addition to our Manchester School of Art bursary and the University of Salford scholarship recipients Sophie Dickinson and Adam Rawlinson.

Studio Artists

Louise Adkins, Alex Macdougall, Alyson Olson, Anna Clough, John Cake, Bridget Coderc, Chris Paul Daniels, Claire Tindale, Winter & Kurth, Elizabeth Wewiora, Fleur Yearsley, Freya Wysocki, Tanith Rhodes, Adam Rawlinson, Sophie Dickinson, Gwen Evans, Studio Critical, Mikesian Studio, Hilary Jack, Isaac Jordan, Jack Brown, Jeffrey Knopf, Jez Dolan, James Ackerley, Katie Tomlinson, Kieran Leach, Laura Weaver, Lauren Steeper, Lotti V Closs, Laura Socas, Alex Frost, Maisie Pritchard, Naomi Harwin, Precious Innes, Richard Shields, Robin Broadley, Sarah Blaszczok, Steve Iles, Tasha Whittle and Tom Lambe.

This celebratory evening is a chance to meet and see the work of artists and curators living and working in the cities of Salford and Manchester today. 

Access: 'TREE & LEAF' exhibition and five artist studios are accessible from the ground floor. ‘In The Membrane’ exhibition and all other studios are only accessible by stairs.

Paradise Works is kindly supported by Arts Council England, The Haworth Trust, University of Salford Art Collection, the Manchester School of Art and Manchester Independents.

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Paradise Works to present ‘Strange Encounters’ at The Manchester Contemporary 2023

Paradise Works is pleased to present a group exhibition with studio members Gwen Evans, Jack Brown, Mikesian Studio, Jeffrey Knopf and Alex Frost as part of this year’s contemporary art fair from the 17th-19th of November. ‘Strange Encounters’ showcases a series of works from drawing and painting to video work and sculpture, which presents the familiar or everyday encountered in strange and unfamiliar ways.

We are delighted to be part of The Manchester Contemporary After Party, welcoming international curators and collectors to our Saturday night event on Saturday 18th of November, 7-9pm.

www.themanchestercontemporary.co.uk

Haworth Trust Scholarship Programme

Call for submissions: Three scholarships awarded by The Haworth Trust in Collaboration with Paradise Works, Salford.

Paradise Works and The Haworth Trust are excited to announce they are offering three new awards for artists to support developing ambitious new work and building sustainable careers in Greater Manchester. This is our second year running this programme, previous recipients include Gabriel Kidd, Fleur Yearsley and Isaac Jordan. 

We’re looking for three artists to award a free studio for a year with a package of mentoring support and a materials budget. You will also get an opportunity at the end of the year for a group show in Paradise Works’ Gallery. This opportunity will be awarded to two artists with an artistic practice of 3 years or less post graduation, and one early-mid career artist with a practice of 3-7 years post graduation. The Haworth Trust and Paradise Works are particularly interested in artists whose work has a strong relationship to, or references painting, drawing, sculpture, installation and/or music.

Please read this document for how to apply and send your application with your completed equal opportunities form to info@paradise-works.com. Deadline for submissions is Monday 28th August at midnight.

Equal opportunities form: Word Document / PDF

About the Haworth Trust:
Founded by Jeremy Haworth in 1990, the Haworth Trust (Registered Charity no. 803029) gives financial support to deserving young people with exceptional talent who are determined to make a career in the arts, especially in painting and music.

S.O.S SUMMER OPEN STUDIOS

12-9pm Saturday 8th of July 

Studio Tour: 12.30-1.30pm Informal tour with Paradise Works artists

Exhibitions: 6-8pm 'Hoarfrost On Our Lips' group exhibition curated by Will Marshall & 'Imagine What We Could Do Tomorrow', solo exhibition with Duncan Poulton curated by Division of Labour. 

Party: 7-9pm Bar, street food + DJ set by Cally b2b SebastieN 

Paradise Works opens its doors for S.O.S, a Summer Open Studios event with exhibitions, tours and a party to coincide with the Manchester International Festival 2023. 

We are showcasing what local artistic talent the city has to offer with our community of contemporary visual artists inviting the public into their studios throughout the Saturday.

Start the day by joining us for a free studio tour led by artist and curator Jez Dolan, exploring the goings-on of an artist-led space, with informal talks from selected studio artists. 

Saturday night kicks off at 6pm in our first floor gallery with the preview of ‘Hoarfrost On Our Lips’ a group exhibition with Yelena Popova, Catriona Robertson, Madi Acharya-Baskerville and John-Paul Brown with Poems by Esther Koch, curated by Will Marshall. Our ground floor gallery will preview 'Imagine What We Could Do Tomorrow', a solo exhibition with Y2K PARTY by Duncan Poulton curated by Division of Labour. 

We close with a party and set performed by Cally b2b SebastieN, donations bar and street food until 9pm.

For this event we’re pleased to profile our Haworth Trust scholarship recipients Fleur Yearsley, Gabriel Kidd and Isaac Jordan, in addition to our Manchester School of Art bursary and the University of Salford scholarship recipients Anna Clough and Laura Socas.

Studio Artists

Louise Adkins, Alex Macdougall, Alyson Olson, Anna Clough, John Cake, Bridget Coderc, Chris Paul Daniels, Claire Tindale, Winter & Kurth, Elizabeth Wewiora, Fleur Yearsley, Freya Wysocki, Gabriel Kidd, Gwen Evans, Studio Critical, Mikesian Studio, Hilary Jack, Isaac Jordan, James Wright, Jack Brown, Jeffrey Knopf, Jez Dolan, James Ackerley, Katie Tomlinson, Kieran Leach, Laura Weaver, Lauren Steeper, Lotti V Closs, Laura Socas, Alex Frost, Maisie Pritchard, Naomi Harwin, Precious Innes, Richard Shields, Robin Broadley, Sarah Blaszczok, Steve Iles, Tasha Whittle and Tom Lambe.

This celebratory evening is a chance to meet and see the work of artists and curators living and working in the cities of Salford and Manchester today. 

Access: 'Imagine What We Could Do Tomorrow' exhibition and five artist studios are accessible from the ground floor. 'Hoarfrost On Our Lips' exhibition and all other studios are only accessible by stairs.

Paradise Works is kindly supported by Arts Council England, The Haworth Trust, University of Salford Art Collection, the Manchester School of Art and Manchester Independents.

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Graphic designed by studio member Mikesian studio

Meet Our New Director

We’re delighted to announce we have appointed Jessica Bennett as our new director. We’re excited to begin this new chapter in our development and would like to wish her a warm welcome to the Paradise Works team. An independent curator, Jessica’s research and curatorial practice seeks to explore conditions of contemporary society through which to better understand a future built on sustainability, solidarity and care. This has seen her work with key organisations in the UK, such as the Liverpool Biennial, The NewBridge Project, System Gallery, PINK, and more recently, Factory International (MIF). 

“Paradise Works has been an organisation I have admired for years and I cannot wait to begin working with the team. Over the last few years in Manchester, I have learnt so much from artists here and I really hope to continue these relationships supporting their artistic practice and development. I am keen to continue the thriving community at Paradise Works as well as sustaining its longevity for the future. It goes unrecognised that Hilary Jack and Lucy Harvey have succeeded in creating a remarkable space within Manchester with their dedication, leadership and care to the local artistic community. I want to thank them for all their hard work and I hope I can bring a fresh perspective to the organisation whilst honouring their legacy.”- Jessica Bennett

Stepping Down

After founding Paradise Works and working side by side for five years, Hilary Jack and Lucy Harvey have stepped down as creative directors. Hilary takes a moment to look back and reflect on the legacy that they both leave behind ready for the new director to pick up the mantle.

“In 2017 we founded Paradise Works with the help and skills of a core group of artists*. We literally built the studios from the ground up clearing the space, carrying every single sheet of MDF into the building and constructing all the studio spaces from scratch. Within six months we were up and running with an opening event attended by 2,000 visitors and a group exhibition of our membership in the shiny new gallery. In the intervening years, we created a place for artists to make and show work, share ideas, skills and build a creative community. We hosted many critically engaged exhibitions, parties, previews, and events; welcomed UK and International visitors; set up graduate bursary scholarships; an artist-in-residence programme; hosted a second gallery space; agreed to a 15-year tenancy; took part in The Manchester Contemporary; set up an online shop, and steered Paradise Works through a pandemic, offering a hardship fund for freelance artists who had lost work at this time.

In May last year, we expanded taking on the ground floor of the building to offer larger studios for more established artists and to accommodate a ground floor gallery for Division of Labour, who have played a significant part in our development and the Manchester art scene. We then opened up the whole 3-storey building for Triple Decker, alongside A Modest Show and The British Art Show 09. Paradise Works has become an integral part of the Manchester Arts ecology and has platformed many artists who have subsequently been selected for prestigious commissions and awards, exhibited their work across the region, the UK and Internationally, and have attracted representation from respected galleries.

We’re both so proud of the artists' achievements at Paradise Works and to have led this organisation to this point while also continuing to progress in our careers as artists. It’s been quite a journey! We are now handing over the role to Jessica Bennet who will become the new Creative Director and will bring new energy, knowledge and skills to Paradise Works. Jessica will be supported by our brilliant in house team of Nataly Chambers, Gwen Evans and our amazing board of Kwong Lee, Kerenza Maclaranan, Jessica Murphy, Alex Bennet and Nataly Chambers.

And by the way -- I’m not going anywhere – my studio remains on the ground floor where I continue to make work and I will now join the board of Paradise Works. I'm really looking forward to the next phase of Paradise Works.” - Hilary Jack

*Richard Shields, Chris Paul Daniel, Chester Tenneson, Louise Giovanelli, Robin Broadley, Robin Mcgannity and Kieran Leach.

Hilary is currently exhibiting Deluge, as lead artist in Watermark, Worcester with Meadow Arts. A second edition of her public realm neon artwork, No Borders is installed on The Custard Factory Birmingham.

We're Looking for a New Director

Each year brings new opportunity, and as one chapter ends another begins. After 5 and a half years of founding Paradise Works, Lucy Harvey and Hilary Jack are stepping down from their current roles as co-directors. What Paradise Works has achieved during that time has been truly remarkable thanks to the leadership, tenacity and dedication of Lucy and Hilary.

"Paradise Works is a hugely important institution in Salford, housing artists, creatives and makers in our city who help to keep our local arts and creative economy alive, whilst also contributing massively to our culture and place partnership and an ongoing animation of the city. Where a lot of the discussion on creativity and arts focuses on its consumption, Paradise Works remembers the critical importance of production. Without spaces for artists to develop their talents and hone their skills, the arts world would be greatly impoverished." - Joanne Farrell, Head of Salford City Mayor’s Office

We are now looking for a change in leadership. The founding phase of Paradise Works has been completed and having built this influential organisation from ground zero, this new phase will aim to future proof Paradise Works with the introduction of a new director, who will work with our growing teams of Artist Direction Group, Advisory Board and freelance consultants, to develop plans for the next few years.

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and adaptable individual who is committed to supporting contemporary visual artists and the Paradise Works community and its vision. Candidates must be team players with excellent communication skills, a good knowledge of contemporary visual art and good connections within the region’s arts ecology.

For the full job description and how to apply follow the links below. Deadline 19th of February 2023.

Job description // About Paradise Works

Cyanotype Workshop: Autumn Blues

Brighten up your autumn with our creative sun-print workshop at Paradise Works artist studios.

Date: Sat 26th of November 11am-3pm, via Eventbrite booking*.

Address: Paradise Works artist studios, East Philip Street, Salford, M37LE.

Cyanotype is an eco-friendly photographic printing process, used during the victorian era, which creates prints of objects within minutes of exposure to uv rays.

During this activity participants will learn the simple process of creating each image and explore printing with a range of objects, plants and stencils on a variety surfaces. By exploring the local Bridgewater community garden participants will create prints inspired by the autumnal landscape whilst taking time to slow down and create in a mindful way.

By the end of the workshop participants will have a series of prints including a beautiful wall hanging they can take home with them. This activity is suitable for beginners.

For inquiries please email paradiseworksevents@gmail.com

Access: Only accessible by staircase.

This event is funded by Salford CVS.

Paradise Works Open Studios 2022

Open Studios: Saturday 5th November 12-10pm

Studio Tour: 1.30-2.30pm tour of Paradise Works artists studios 

Exhibition: Preview from 6pm, ‘Things Fall Apart’ group exhibition by Paradise Works and 'PAL', a solo exhibition with Angelina May Davis by Division of Labour.

TMC After Party: 7-10pm with bar, street food and DJ

Paradise Works opens its doors to the public for its annual Open Studios event and to play host to The Manchester Contemporary After Party. Throughout Saturday our community of contemporary visual artists will share their work alongside a series of exciting exhibitions and events. 

Join us for a free studio tour led by artist and curator Jez Dolan, exploring the goings-on of an artist-led space, with informal talks from selected studio artists. 

Saturday night kicks off at 6pm with the preview of ‘Things Fall Apart’ a group exhibition by Paradise Works and 'PAL', a solo exhibition with Angelina May Davis by Division of Labour, followed by our Manchester Contemporary After Party with DJ.

We’re pleased to profile our 2022 bursary graduates: Anna Clough awarded the Manchester School of Art Studio Bursary Award, and Laura Socas awarded the University of Salford Graduate Scholarship.

Studio Artists

Naomi Harwin, Elizabeth Wewiora, Tasha Whittle, Richard Shields, Louise Adkins, Gwen Evans, Danielle Swindells, Bridget Coderc, Hilary Jack, Winter & Kurth, Maisie Pritchard, Robin Broadley, Laura Weaver, Jack Brown, Jez Dolan, Alyson Olson, Lucy Harvey, Kieran Leach, Precious Innes, Claire Tindale, Sarah Blaszczok, Lauren Steeper, Gabriel Kidd, Jeffrey Knopf, Chris Paul Daniels, James Ackerley, Steve Iles, Fleur Yearsley, Mikesian Studio, Lotti V Closs, Alex Macdougall, Studio Critical:, John Cake, Anna Clough, Laura Socas, Alex Frost, Freya Wysocki.

Paradise Works is kindly supported by Arts Council England, The Haworth Trust, University of Salford Art Collection & Manchester School of Art.

Graphic designed by Mikesian studio

Access: Division of Labour gallery and five artist studios are accessible from the ground floor. Paradise Works gallery and other studios are accessible by a flight of stairs

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Paradise Works to present Fleur Yearsley at The Manchester Contemporary 2022

Paradise Works is pleased to present studio member and painter Fleur Yearsley as part of this year’s contemporary art fair. Through pop culture imagery and her recognisable northern soul humour, Yearsley explores youth culture, desire, and mortality. The artists candied colour schemes and repeatedly used items – socks, shoes, thongs, palm trees, cigarette butts, footballs and Lego toys – capture fragments of everyday life. From the private homes of our childhood to the nightclubs where we danced our youth away, to our first pet watching our washing tumble to the rhythm of life passing by.

We are delighted to be part of The Manchester Contemporary After Party, welcoming international curators and collectors to our Saturday night event on Saturday 5 November, 7-10pm.

www.themanchestercontemporary.co.uk

A Load of Rubbish Visual Arts Project

This year we were delighted to receive funding from Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund to deliver ‘A Load of Rubbish’, a visual art project by Paradise Works promoting recycling and preventing waste in Salford. Through three core strands of activity the project delivered a series of creative interventions, educational activities, and community workshops raising awareness, promoting behavioural change and seeding continued community action against waste. As part of this project artist Ella Bean created a series of illustrations, zines and resources to accompany each strand of the project. You can browse through her interactive Wormery, Will It Compost, and Pulp It zines below.

Wormery Workshop

Studio memberJames Ackerley lead a three part workshop building a community wormery with participants from the Doosti group, an organisation bringing people together from refugee and asylum backgrounds to reduce isolation and loneliness. Made from environmental friendly materials and discarded pieces of wood stained with beetroot and turmeric juice, the wormery is now installed in Doosti’s garden in Salford. Informed by these workshops, James created a second wormery for the Bridgewater community garden opposite Paradise Works, which is being used by local residents to create nutrient rich soil and fertiliser.

Illustrations by Ella Bean, commissioned by Paradise Works and funded by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

Repair Shop Workshop and Residency

In this Repair Workshop lead by studio member Maisie Pritchard participants created sculptures and pieces of furniture using discarded and recycled materials collected from Suez recycling hub in Manchester. Throughout the workshop we worked with local residents and participants from Emmaus, a charity supporting people who have experienced homelessness. After the completion of the three-part workshop, Maisie underwent a residency in an old Post Office space at Walkden Shopping Centre, where she created a series of commissioned sculptures informed by the workshops.

Illustration by Ella Bean, commissioned by Paradise Works and funded by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

Fly Tip Print Workshop

During this printing workshop lead by studio member Gwen Evans participants created a series of cyanotype prints using litter, found objects, plants and stencils collected from Paradise Works and the Irwell riverside. Cyanotype is an eco-friendly printing process, creating unique blue prints of objects within minutes of exposure to the sun.

Rubbish Tool and Mark Making Workshop

Sculptor Maisie Prichard and printmaker Gwen Evans combined their skills to deliver a rubbish tool making workshop using recycled materials. The tools created were used to make a series of experimental drawings and paintings.

Final Event and Exhibition

To mark the end of the project we closed with a final event and exhibition at Walkden Shopping Centre to exhibit all the wonderful artwork made by our workshop participants. During the event we also unveiled commissioned artwork created by Maisie during her residency at Walkden Shopping Centre, and delivered creative drop in activities using recycled materials.

This project is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund; a joint Recycle for Greater Manchester and SUEZ initiative accessed through the Greater Manchester Environment Fund.

Wormery

The Wormery Zine by illustrator Ella Bean, commissioned by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

illustrated by Ella Bean, commissioned by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

Will It Compost?

Will it Compost? Zine by illustrator Ella Bean, commissioned by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

Pulp It

Pulp It! Zine by illustrator Ella Bean, commissioned by Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

A Load of Rubbish- Mark Making Workshop using Recycled Materials

Join Paradise Works for a free creative workshop, creating mark making tools and experimental drawings using recycled materials, litter and found objects. Thursday 18th August, 4pm-6pm at m37le.

Participants will also have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a special event to raise awareness around environmental issues and littering in August.

To take part please email paradiseworksevents@gmail.com.

A Load of Rubbish Print Workshop

Join Paradise Works for a free creative workshop, making beautiful blue cyanotype prints using litter and found objects. Saturday 13th August, 11am-3pm at m37le.

 Cyanotype is an eco-friendly printing process, creating unique prints of objects within minutes of exposure to the sun. Participants will also have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a special event to raise awareness around environmental issues and littering in August.

To take part please email paradiseworksevents@gmail.com. Workshop suitable for adults over 18.

Fine Art graduate scholarships Opportunity

Call for submissions for: Three fine art graduate scholarships awarded by The Haworth Trust in Collaboration with Paradise Works, Salford.

The Haworth Trust in Collaboration with Paradise Works are excited to announce they are offering three new awards for Fine Art graduates to support developing ambitious new work and building sustainable careers in Greater Manchester.

We’re looking for three graduates to award a free studio for a year with a package of mentoring support and a materials budget. This opportunity will be awarded to two artists with an artistic practice of 3 years or less post graduation, and one early-mid career artist with a practice of 3-6 years post graduation. The Haworth Trust and Paradise Works are particularly interested in artists whose work has a strong relationship to, or references painting, drawing and or music.

Please read this document for more information about the opportunity and how to apply. Deadline for submissions is Monday the 22nd of August.

About the Haworth Trust:
Founded by Jeremy Haworth in 1990, the Haworth Trust (Registered Charity no. 803029) gives financial support to deserving young people with exceptional talent who are determined to make a career in the arts, especially in painting and music.