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"Between two clear or accepted stages or states, and therefore difficult to describe or know exactly"
Platt Hall has stood on the corner of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road for 250 years. It has been many things - a home, a work camp, an art school. From 1947 to 2017 it was the Gallery of Costume, home to Manchester's world-class collection of fashion and dress. Now it is changing again. Platt Hall Inbetween explores the past and the future to imagine new possibilities for this landmark building. We are working with local residents and communities to transform Platt Hall into a vital and creative space at the heart of its local neighbourhood. This site is a space to document, share, and continue the process of collectively re-imagining this unique piece of Manchester's history, ensuring its usefulness for years to come. |
Work with us: Young People’s Engagement Co-ordinator
We are working with local partners and residents to create a new kind of museum and creative space using collections, creativity and culture as a tool for social change in the neighbourhoods of Rusholme, Moss Side, Fallowfield and Longsight.
The new post of Young People’s Engagement Co-ordinator will assess what young people in this neighbourhood need through the development of relationships with youth agencies and other relevant local providers. We are looking for someone who will work with the wider Platt and Manchester Art Gallery teams to inform best practices in youth work, and advocate for youth voice in the development of Platt Hall as an inclusive neighbourhood resource.
Location: Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5LL
Salary: Grade 5 £26,873 – £29,777 (bar at £28,770) per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Part-Time
Closing Date: Sunday 24 March 2024
Information Sharing Event: Tuesday 12 March 2024
The new post of Young People’s Engagement Co-ordinator will assess what young people in this neighbourhood need through the development of relationships with youth agencies and other relevant local providers. We are looking for someone who will work with the wider Platt and Manchester Art Gallery teams to inform best practices in youth work, and advocate for youth voice in the development of Platt Hall as an inclusive neighbourhood resource.
Location: Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5LL
Salary: Grade 5 £26,873 – £29,777 (bar at £28,770) per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Part-Time
Closing Date: Sunday 24 March 2024
Information Sharing Event: Tuesday 12 March 2024
The future of Platt Hall
Manchester Art Gallery Creative Lead Inbal Livne, Manchester City Council Deputy Leader Luthfur Rahman, Platt Hall Curator Liz Mitchell
A £400,000 grant from Paul Hamlyn Foundation will help secure the future of Platt Hall as an important and vibrant museum and creative space in the heart of South Manchester’s local community.
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The award, from Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Arts Access and Participation Fund, will enable the next phase in Platt's development with funding spread over four years. It will support the growth of Platt Hall’s team through the implementation of three new roles and two new residencies that will combine strategic, practical, research-centred and creative approaches to create a sustainable and long-term working model.
We’re creating a sustainable future for this landmark historic building by partnering with schools, doctors’ surgeries, community centres and welfare charities, as well as local businesses, voluntary groups and residents across the neighbourhoods of Rusholme, Moss Side, Fallowfield and Longsight. Collectively, we are working to break down barriers of cultural participation and ensure Platt Hall best meets the needs of its local communities today and in the future. |
We are pleased to support the continuation of Manchester Art Gallery’s ambitious transformation of Platt Hall into a community resource for local neighbourhoods, exploring participatory decision making, interrogating collections policy and practice and broadening the Gallery’s understanding of its civic role. We’re looking forward to working alongside them as they seek out new ways to bring communities and creativity together.” |
What's happening in the Hall...
The garden projectJoin us every Tuesday through the summer for gardening, conversation, laughter and cups of tea.
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Makespace programmeOur new programme of free creative making and skillshare workshops for adults.
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Family stay and playDrop-in Monday creative stay and play sessions in partnership with our local Surestart centre.
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Open Days
We host regular Open House and Activity Days throughout the year.
As the Hall is not yet open to general visitors, it's an ideal opportunity to find out more.
Next Open Day : Saturday 6 Ju;y, 11am - 3pm
As the Hall is not yet open to general visitors, it's an ideal opportunity to find out more.
Next Open Day : Saturday 6 Ju;y, 11am - 3pm
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Opening the boxThere's more to the Platt Hall Collection than dress. As the building moves into a new identity, we are exploring the wider collections of Manchester Art Gallery, and the things people value locally, to shape the Platt Hall Collection of the future.
Join us in exploring lesser known aspects of the collection and some of the stories they hold. And share your thoughts about what should be here in the future. |
The project
PeopleTalking and listening, exploring ideas, and testing activities to develop our vision and future plan for the Hall.
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PlaceA brief history of one of Manchester's most important Georgian buildings.
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CollectionsAs part of Manchester Art Gallery, Platt Hall is connected to a collection of over 50,000 artworks and objects.
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