Events at Saul Hay Gallery
Saul Hay Gallery hosts many fantastic events in our beautiful gallery space.
Talks from artists and art historians, poetry readings, book launches, film screenings, charity auctions, awards presentations, wine tasting and live music.
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Past Events
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Maya discussed the novel and her fascination with folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle.

James was joined by Sarah-Clare Conlon, author of 'Wanderland', and Tim Craven of 'Good Sons'. Both 'Good Sons' and 'Spurious Language' are published by Edinburgh's independent Blue Diode Press.

in association with our friends at Confingo Publishing

Vanishing is the work of Gareth Smith, artist and ex-engineer. Using a shifting cast of collaborators, Smith assembles words, music and film that reflects his industrial roots, reworked over and again until meaning and purpose is found. Support comes from Trianglecuts. Trianglecuts are performing as a trio with Doug Gordon (of Futures We Lost) soundtracking a movement piece by artists Gwen Osmond and Bethany Weaves

An evening of readings to celebrate the launch of Sarah-Clare Conlon's latest poetry book, Wanderland. April 24th 2025, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Book Launch in conjunction with Confingo Publishing April 2nd 2025, Precipitation, a collection of stories by Ailsa Cox with images by Patricia Farrell.

Poetry evening feat. excellent Manchester poets, Sarah-Clare Conlon, John McAuliffe, Jazmine Linklater, and beloved Czech poet Petr Hruška Thursday, March 13 · 7 - 9pm

The Book of Joys by John Saul published by Confingo

Poetry from Petr Hruška, Jake Morris-Campbell, Sarah-Clare Conlon and Jennifer Lee Tsai Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00 - 21:00

Thursday 26th October 2023 @ 7pm

18th and 21st July 2023

A fascinating talk from acclaimed art historian Sara Riccardi as she responds to Jen Orpin’s new paintings, through personal experience and art history

As part of our exhibition A Place Called Utopia - Aboriginal Art from Australia Dr Victoria King will speak about the exhibition of Australian Aboriginal art collected during her time at the remote Utopia Aboriginal outstation and of the many artists who became her friends. The event takes place at the gallery at 7.30pm on Thursday 16th February.

// Nóra Blascsók body of work body // Sarah-Clare Conlon cache-cache // James Davies it is like toys but also like video taped in a mall

Manchester International Film Festival 2020 11th - 15th March We are a venue for the Manchester Experimental Film Festival. Click on the logo to find out more



Didsbury Art Festival 2019

A curated conversation Wed, 24 April 2019 18:30 – 20:30 Join us for a conversation on artistic techniques, through past and present. ​ To accompany our exhibition 'Technique', this event will feature a panel of some selected artists from the exhibition, who will discuss their interesting and unusual techniques with art historian Sara Riccardi, founder of Art Across

Thursday, 14th March 7pm (doors open 6pm) An auction of work by established artists from the North West & beyond. All proceeds will go to two Manchester- based charities supporting refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK.

We will be showing the Manchester Film Festival experimental films in Saul Hay Gallery on Saturday 9th March. - 10.30am - 6 pm. Free entry.

Wednesday, 27 Feb. Presented by art historian Sara Riccardi, this event will bring the direct voices of six artists from past centuries back to life.

Saturday 8th December The Jesus Bolt playing live at Saul Hay Gallery Manchester  to celebrate release of Hazel Winter's first book of poetry ; playing songs from their forthcoming EP & accompaniments to the poems.

13th July 2018 18:30 - 20:30. Shortlist & Art Across. Acurated conversation. Formore information click on the image.

3rd May 2018 6:30 - 8:30pm. Manipulate Art Across History.A curated conversation. Click the image for more information

Art talk 16th March 2018 click image for more info

in Conversation 16th March 2018

Manchester International Film Festival 2018 Experimental Film Selection 3rd March 2018 click image for more info

In Conversation 5th September 2017 ​

Manchester International Film Festival 2017 Experimental Film Selection 4rd March 2017 click image for more info