Rochdale Events - Touchstones Rochdale

Striking paintings and prints from the Art Gallery collection made by artists in the 1970s.

The collection is strong in work from this decade and the exhibition will include works by artists such as Gillian Ayres, Adrian Berg and Frank Auerbach.

The changing face of Rochdale Borough in the 1970s.

A nostalgic look at the 1970s, a vibrant decade packed with cultural innovation and social change.

With family friendly activities and objects from the museum and local studies collections, take a step back to a funkier time.

A selection of contemporary prints that showcase the work of members of Hot Bed Press and reflect the diverse nature of printmaking itself providing a contemporary counterpoint to the 70s prints on dislpay in Gallery Two.

Based in Salford, Hot Bed Press is the largest open access print workshop in the region and has members from  the whole of Greater Manchester and the North West.

Inspired by the innovative street art space at Sudden Roundabout in Rochdale, this exhibition will tell the story of how the space was first created and explore different styles of urban art. 

Site specific pieces will be created inside the gallery. Artists include: Zielone, Leo, Liam, Laurie Pink, Hanal, Jamshad Miah, Tramp Collective, Natalie Sharp, Lints, 45rpm and The Amazing Sharp.

The Holiday Quiz. Drop in during normal opening hours - no need to book. Complete the quiz and get your chance to be entered into the free prize draw to win a £25 gift voucher.

'How to See' is an exhibition of the work of pupils from Alice Ingham, Broadfield, and Deeplish primary schools.  Artist Adela Jones has taken the pupils on creative journeys exploring the ideas of the Victorian artist John Ruskin.

Be inspired to really look at the world around you, whilst meeting the imaginary creatures and habitats the puplils from the three schools have created.

Throughout the season, FREE sessions, but must be booked in advance. Local Studies run various workshops on family and local history in the Local Studies Centre and in community venues. The staff are also available to advise you in your research when you visit.

Adult Workshop - Learn art of drypoint with Hot Bed Press, from scratching a design inot a metal 'plate', inking, wiping and printing. This is a quick away to create stunning prints - Booking required.

‘Livin ur Lyf’ is really important to us as a group of disabled and non-disabled young people. This can only happen if possible listen, include and respect one another. Come along and see what matters to us and how together we can make sure ‘Everyone Counts’. Barnardo’s Young Persons Forum – known as the Crazy Frog Group – have created this exhibition with Cartwheel Arts, supported by the Youth Opportunities Fund.