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Networks for artists, makers, cultural workers, producers, creatives, supported by GM Arts

  • Delivered in partnership with Something To Aim For, the Manchester Artist Network is open to anyone who wants to connect and share learning.

  • Stockroom in Stockport delivers the Stockroom Creative Network with regular guest speakers and networking opportunities.

  • Trafford Creatives is a network for artists and creatives based in Trafford.

  • Better Connected at The Lowry host regular networking and training.

    Salford Culture and Place Partnership deliver events and opportunities, sign up for their newsletter.

  • Oldham has an active Artist Network and Music Network, as well as a newsletter. Find out more here.

  • Tameside Artist Network meet regularly across the borough. Find out more here.

  • Rochdale Borough Culture Network events and opportunities can be found here.

  • Bury artist networks are supported through a partnership with The Met. Check their website for updates here.

  • Info coming soon!

  • Wigan and Leigh Art Map run regular Artist Socials and Drop in sessions.

  • “The conversations are enlightening. In our last meeting it was great to see someone with 40 years’ experience in the industry giving advice to a newcomer.”

    Oldham Network Participant

Opportunities across Greater Manchester

  • Small bursaries for Artists in GM to access support, training, and professional development:

    Manchester - CLOSED

    Salford - CLOSED

    Wigan - CLOSED

    Bolton - CLOSED

    Stockport - OPEN UNTIL 22 MARCH 2026

    Trafford - CLOSED

    Tameside - CLOSED

    Bury - CLOSED

    Rochdale - OPEN UNTIL 25 FEB 2026

    Oldham - OPEN UNTIL 1 MARCH 2026

  • We don’t have any briefs live at the moment, check back soon!

  • Opportunities from across the sector compiled by the GM Arts team and members.

Setting up a creative network?

Hannah Alwen-Weston, Arts and Events Officer at Tameside MBC shares their experience:

Still have questions?

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    • Connect in with your local network using the information on this page.

    • Apply for an Access Bursary

    • Apply for a commission or brief

  • GM Arts has limited resources to deliver targeted strategic projects across Greater Manchester, all open opportunities are listed on this website and on local authority websites. However, we are always really interested to connect with artists and arts companies in the city region, so please do reach out if you would like to share what you are working on with us!