What's on
We know that you can’t visit us at the moment but we have loads of fun activities that you can get involved with from home.
Visit our kids & families page for a range of activities to keep the family entertained!
Looking for resources to help with home schooling?
Head to our schools page for cross-curricular PowerPoints with educational activities inspired by artworks and artefacts from our collection.
We have a huge range of activities for families, individuals, artists, young people and everyone else who visits Gallery Oldham.
Check the calendar on the right for upcoming activities and events.
Details of our current exhibitions can be found here. If you’re interested in finding out more about our exhibitions, check out our free lunchtime talks and tours!
For Kids and Families we have a fun mix of events for families during all school holidays, our monthly Super Saturdays and weekly Go Baby and GO Explorer sessions. Plus the Small Cinema showing family friendly films.
For Young People we have a variety of creative activities, workshops and sessions to develop your skills. We also deliver and support Arts Award.
For adults we offer a range of informative art and craft courses, and group workshops that are suitable for all levels of ability.
Calendar of Events
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Gallery Talks Series
Gallery Talks Series
Our free monthly talks are informal and last around 40 minutes and given by gallery staff or artists.
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Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Take part in Illuminate 2022 parade by taking part is these lantern workshops.
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Monthly Life Drawing
Monthly Life Drawing
Our monthly life drawing sessions are back and better than ever! Join us on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning to explore the joys of drawing from the nude model, […]
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Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Take part in Illuminate 2022 parade by taking part is these lantern workshops.
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Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Take part in Illuminate 2022 parade by taking part is these lantern workshops.
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Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Illuminate 2022: Family Lantern Workshops
Take part in Illuminate 2022 parade by taking part is these lantern workshops.
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GO Explorers – Sensory fun for 2 – 4s
GO Explorers – Sensory fun for 2 – 4s
GO Explorers is the newest early years programme from Gallery Oldham. Bring your walkers to enjoy some sensory and messy play at our weekly sessions.
Illuminate 2022
Illuminate 2022
See Oldham in a new light as our late-night light festival returns for its fifth year. Explore the illuminated townscape from Oldham Library and Gallery Oldham through to Parliament Square […]
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Digi Scrapbook Course
Digi Scrapbook Course
Book onto a free 8 week digi scrapbook course at Oldham Local Studies and Archives and explore and tell your own story.