“Based in the heart of Manchester, a vibrant and multicultural city, we are an innovator of art and design education in the UK, and celebrated our 175th anniversary in 2013. As the second oldest design school in Britain, established to provide design training to the manufacturing industry, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are still very much influenced by the specialist needs of industry to provide our students with the essential skills and knowledge for their chosen career.”
We are so excited to announce Whitworth Locke as the official hotel of Beyond the Wall Film Festival! If you’re traveling from afar to see our films, make sure you head to lockeliving.com and use the code “culture” at check out for 15% off your stay!
“Set in a beautiful 19th Century building in Manchester’s Civic quarter, Whitworth Locke is minutes from the city’s best independent bars & shops and Manchester's famed eccentric nightlife. Our 160 studios and suites come in all shapes and sizes, embracing the quirks and history of the former cotton mill. Creative thinking spaces for those who seek cultural authenticity and genuine hospitality that is rooted in and enhanced by thought-provoking design. Onsite guests will find a host of amazing facilities to make their stay more comfortable including – Foundation Coffee Shop, The Cotton Factory restaurant, The Locker room gym, Co-working lounge, Meeting and Event space and The Conservatory bar.”
We work with international and UK artists to produce extraordinary experiences, creating an exciting mix of thought-provoking drama, dance, film and contemporary visual art with a strong focus on international work, new commissions and talent development.
Our ambition is to push the boundaries of form and technology, to experiment, have fun and take risks. We want to explore what it means to be human today, and to share great new art with the widest possible audience.
“We have a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, to make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.”
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation is an independent educational charity which encourages public and scholarly interest in all aspects of the life and work of Anthony Burgess.
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation encourages and supports public and scholarly interest in all aspects of the life and work of Anthony Burgess. Based in Manchester, England, we have an extensive library, archive and study centre containing Burgess’s books, music and papers. We also have a performance venue where we present new work by writers, artists and musicians.
Established in 2003 by Liana Burgess (1929-2007), the Anthony Burgess Foundation is an independent educational charity which welcomes all individuals and institutions interested in Burgess’s work.