COMME CA ART X AWOL STUDIOS | OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION

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To celebrate the fabulous AWOL Studios at Hope Mill, and our own 11-year history as the home of the Comme Ca Art Gallery, we’re opening the doors of the gallery for a specially curated exhibition as part of AWOL Open Studios on Saturday 10th October 2026.

 

The exhibition brings together 15 North West-based artists, showcasing a diverse selection of 2D and 3D works and offering a glimpse into the breadth of creative practices being developed across the region.

 

The exhibiting artists represent the many connections that have grown between Comme Ca Art and AWOL Studios over the years. Some are current AWOL Studios residents who work with Comme Ca Art, others have previously taken part in the Comme Ca Art x AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition, while others have developed long-standing relationships with the gallery.

 

For Comme Ca Art, the exhibition is also about putting artists and their work in front of new audiences. It’s an opportunity to introduce visitors to artists whose practices we admire, give their work greater visibility and create opportunities for new conversations within Manchester’s creative community.

 

By bringing the artists and their work into the heart of the Open Studios experience, we hope to encourage new connections between artists, audiences and collectors, while showcasing the extraordinary range of talent coming from the contemporary North West art scene.

 

So come and explore Hope Mill, discover what happens inside this incredible creative community, and visit the Comme Ca Art Gallery on the 5th floor.

 

Strike up a conversation about art, meet the artists, discover new work – and perhaps even find the perfect piece to take home with you.

 

📍 Comme Ca Art Gallery, 5th Floor, Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester
📅 Saturday 10th October 2026
⏰ 1pm – 7pm