esea contemporary is a registered charity. Since 1986 we have endeavoured to spotlight the creative power, innovation, and experiences of Asian artists, thinkers, and communities in the UK and beyond. While we receive our core funding from Arts Council England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, we rely on the generous support of our patrons and partners to deliver our boundary-pushing, community-oriented programme.
Your donation today will further our mission of empowering and platforming Asian voices, talents, and communities through contemporary art. Your support keeps our experiences free and ensures that the legacy of our programmes and communities is preserved in our archive for generations to come. Furthermore, you will enable us to advance creative and cultural practices and knowledge, and develop and deliver our learning and engagement programmes for all ages.
Tax effective giving
If you are a UK taxpayer you can Gift Aid your donation. Gift Aid enables esea contemporary to reclaim tax that has already been paid on your donation, increasing the value of your contribution by 25% at no extra cost to you. This means that for every £1 you donate, we receive £1.25.
Become a member
Become a member today to ensure a brighter future for our huge range of community, artists, learning, and professional development activities.
Friends
Members under 30: £15 for the first year, then subsequently £30
Yearly membership: £30 for the first year, then subsequently £50
10% discount on events, workshops, and shop items
Exclusive invitations to artist talks, workshops, and visits for members
Acknowledgement of support on website
Patrons
Yearly membership: £500
Invited to preview dinners, professional networking events
Free entry to events
10% discount on shop items
10% discount on limited editions
Exclusive artist talks, workshops, and visits, with 2 free workshops a year
Priority access and 10% discount on esea Showcase
Acknowledgement of support on website, print, and on the Gallery Welcome panel
Corporate
Yearly membership: £2,000
Invited to preview dinners, professional networking events
Free entry to all events
20% discount on shop items
15% discount on limited editions
Free access to venue hire space for corporate members for events (e.g team-building, networking) twice a year. After this we offer 20% off our venue hire standard rate.
Priority access and 15% discount on esea Showcase
Acknowledgement of support on website, print, and on the Gallery Welcome panel
For more information and to make an enquiry, please email development@eseacontemporary.org.
Whether from donations, volunteering, or your membership with esea contemporary, we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you!
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team as a volunteer. We are looking for volunteers to bring the gallery to life as we get ready to open our upcoming exhibition and programme.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people, and develop new skills and knowledge. Get behind the scenes and gain experience working for a unique contemporary art space in the centre of Manchester.
Why volunteer?
Gain first hand experience in an arts environment
Work with our knowledgeable and friendly team
Meet new people and become part of a new community
Develop your skills or learn something new
Enhance your own professional and personal development
Current vacancies
We are looking for volunteers to support our programme. We are currently recruiting on a rolling basis.
