Book your place to join Pankhurst in the Park's international Artists in Residence, Bunny Collective, in conversation with Sarah Gavron, Director of Suffragette, at our Spring Showdown.

Drop by early to enjoy artwork at Chorlton Lodge before joining Artist in Residence, Bunny Collective, on a woodland gallery tour, and then in conversation with Suffragette Director, Sarah Gavron. Stay late to top it all off with a party at the Pavilion with the best female DJs in the city!

The Spring Showdown will take place at various locations in Alexandra Park on Saturday 7 May. It is free and open to all ages. Booking is required for talk and Q&A with Sarah Gavron, which will take place from 6-8pm in the 'Tea Hive' Pavilion, in Alexandra Park.

Showdown Breakdown

2-4pm

Toast the opening of an exhibition of artwork created by local residents, at Chorlton Lodge.

4-6pm

Join Artist in Residence, Bunny Collective, on a tour of their woodland exhibition in Alexandra Park, or catch them later and relax and enjoy the start of our showdown soundtrack with DJ Fiona McDonald at 'Tea Hive' Pavilion, where food and drink will be available.

6-8pm

Book your place to join Bunny Collective in conversation with Sarah Gavron, Director of Suffragette.

8-10pm

Missed the first woodland gallery tour? Don't worry. This is a second opportunity for you to visit Bunny Collective's woodland exhibition.

8-midnight

DJs Mira will ease you into the Showdown party at 'Tea Hive' Pavilion, followed by DJ Nongi and Andrea Trout who'll keep you dancing 'til midnight. Food and drink available.

About Pankhurst in the Park

Pankhurst in the Park 2016 is an Arts Council England and Manchester City Council funded, public programme of artist commissions, an international artist residency and outreach and educational programme, taking place in Manchester from March – May, 2016 and in New York between June – July, 2016. Curated by the Manchester-based, artist-led collective, Alexandra Arts, Pankhurst in the Park is inspired by Alexandra Park’s rich historical connection to the Suffrage Movement, whose iconic leader, Emmeline Pankhurst, was born and bred only yards from the Park in the neighbouring Moss Side estate.

Pankhurst in the Park aims to empower the local community around the park through engagement with their local environment and social history, and to promote the wealth of talented female artists in Manchester, and beyond, by providing a platform for their work. The 2016 programme, builds on the hugely successful events of 2014/15.