Exhibitions
The Parsonage is open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday 9.30 - 16.00 | Sundays 9.00 - 16.00.
On Sundays, all galleries will be free for you to see the exhibitions, but on other days the rooms may not be accessible. If you want to check ahead of your visit, please ring us on 0161 445 7661.
NEW EXHIBITIONS: 22nd NOVEMBER - 14th DECEMBER
Gallery 1
Elluse
I’m Helen, known as Elluse, a Manchester-based Hybrid Fine Artist (BA Hons) and Digital Technologist. My work is an inspiring fusion of urban life, rave culture, and cityscapes. I experiment with both fine art (on canvas) and digital media, blending the physical depth of traditional oil painting on canvas with the possibilities of new technologies. I work under Elluse (short for elusive) because I don’t sit in one box. This collection ranges from Manchester nightlife and architecture to animal symbolism and surreal memory—held together by themes of non-conformity, community energy, and the tension between chaos and control. Greyscale scenes collide with sharp colour blocks; portraits, patterns and wildlife surface and dissolve. The point is change: identity, cities and nature are always shifting—and so is the work.
Gallery 2
Danny, Geoff + Linda
The exhibition features photographs by 3 people. Dan was making his way as a photographer and whilst his main work was portraits of models, this selection includes more from his travels and scenes of cities. Originally from Manchester he lived more recently in Berlin. Geoff is an amateur photographer based in Shropshire with a passion for wildlife photography. He also enjoys taking portraits of people and places he travels to. Linda is the last member of the group and having recently retired she is dipping her toe back into photography after a long break! She has started to explore B&W prints and nature.
The proceeds of any of the sale of Dan's and Linda's work will go to Greater Manchester Mind, a charity we know Dan would have supported
Gallery 3
Painting Pictures
"Painting Pictures" are a group of local artists who meet every Friday at the Old Parsonage. Formerly tutored by watercolour artist Sue Williams, the group continues to meet weekly to further their shared passion for and enjoyment in painting. This exhibition displays an eclectic collection of watercolours with occasional mixed media pieces.
This exhibition displays an eclectic collection of watercolours with occasional mixed media pieces. Artistic themes explored are varied. We hope you enjoy our exhibition.
Corridor
Angie Tarbatt
Angie produces work with and within nature, and has learned a simple truth, ‘nature is the greatest artist of all’. ‘Leafprints’ began in 1991 after she completed her Fine Art Degree. Her work is linked to the environmental theme of her final degree exhibition. She went on, through the Princes Business Youth Trust to exhibit Leafprints at The Ideal Home Exhibition and NEC Gift Fair. She has since worked as an Art Lecturer and more recently a gardener. She has exhibited more recently across North West Venues, including two exhibitions here at The Parsonage.
The Leafprints are all Giclée prints, with exception to the yellow willow star, which is an older style print. Giclée printing a specialist process creating deep, rich results, of archival quality. They are printed on 330mgs paper, adding to the fantastic quality and feel of each individual artwork She collects and prepares the leaves, takes images of them. Then works on them, on computer, before getting them printed to a very high level. It is a very time consuming process, taking weeks. All the prints are limited editions. Some in the corridor exhibition are “one offs”.
