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Venture Arts: Introducing the creative approaches to work programme: Making neurodiversity your business

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Venture Arts

Venture Arts is a visual arts organisation that works with neurodivergent and learning-disabled artists across Greater Manchester.

Venture Arts are currently planning the delivery of the Creative Approaches to Work programme, which explores how creativity can support neurodivergent people to develop confidence, skills, and pathways into meaningful employment. As part of this work, they are gathering insights from neurodivergent young adults aged 18-30 about their experiences of finding, accessing, and sustaining employment.

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UrbanMuse: Queen and Slim Screening

UrbanMuse is back on and this time, we are bringing you something a little more special.

With great soundtracks, a mystic vibe and a reminiscent story, on 18 September we're screening Queen & Slim at the Renold Building.

If you're not familiar with the film or with UrbanMuse, this is the perfect opportunity to discover both. Come along, network, celebrate the end of summer and get cosy as the evening starts.

Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
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Nubia Wellness and Healing: Afrofuturism meets Manchester's 1945 Pan African Congress

What if the leaders of the historic 1945 Pan African Congress could see the world today?

What if we could imagine what the next 80 years could look like?

Join Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH) CIC for a powerful online evening bringing together history, African centred psychology, creativity, music, performance and conversation.

✨ Discover Manchester’s Pan African history

Online
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Answer Cancer creative workshops (recurring)

You are invited to take part in a series of creative workshops designed to raise awareness of cancer in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Participants can learn more about cancer awareness while enjoying free creative activities and conversations.

Woodwork Sessions – Tuesdays, from 22 September – 10 November, 11:00am – 12:00pm (Auditorium)

Art Sessions – Tuesdays, from 22 September – 10 November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Workshop) 

Free | Ages 18+

Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ
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Black History Month 2026 – Expression of interest opportunity

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Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council is inviting expressions of interest for Black History Month 2026. The Equity and Engagement Team are seeking creative, community-led proposals that celebrate Black history, culture, creativity and community in Manchester, with young people placed at the heart of the project.

Proposals are invited from organisations, artists, practitioners, creative collectives and community groups that can work with young people and wider communities to explore identity, belonging, heritage, contribution, creativity and future aspirations.

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People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Young People

Streetwise Opera Pioneers

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StreetwiseOpera

Streetwise Opera Pioneers is a short, mentored programme designed for people with lived experience of homelessness to take their first steps in exploring careers in the opera and wider arts and heritage sectors – specifically in behind-the-scenes and curatorial roles that support, produce and facilitate the work of an organisation.

This is a paid opportunity – participants will receive payment for their time, at the London Living Wage. There is no cost to take part.

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Homelessness
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Black History Month – Greater Manchester Civic Launch

Join Greater Manchester's Black History Month Civic Launch: live performances, community and the 2026 BHM calendar launch.

Greater Manchester's Black History Month begins here.

Join civic leaders, community organisations and cultural institutions for an evening of live performances celebrating Black history and heritage, marking the official launch of the Greater Manchester BHM 2026 calendar of events.

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
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Black History Month Recognition Evening

The flagship Black History Month celebration bringing together hundreds of guests for an elegant evening of recognition, culture, and community. Features awards ceremony honouring community champions, entertainment including fashion shows and cultural performances, dinner, and networking. Celebrating Black excellence, heritage, and achievements across Greater Manchester.

For more information contact events@cahn.org.uk 

Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ
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Free creative courses for young adults

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Reform Radio are offering a range of free creative courses for young people living within Manchester postcodes. 

Alongside broadcasting independent music and culture, Reform Radio use creative media to support young adults across Greater Manchester into meaningful careers.

Beyond the training itself, all participants receive 1:1 mentorship from experienced creative professionals throughout the course and for 6 weeks after, helping them to build confidence, develop skills, and navigate industry opportunities.

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