Never Going Underground at PHM

The Peoples History Museum are currently working on an exciting community-led project to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which partially decriminalised homosexual acts.  Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Never Going Underground: The fight for LGBT+ rights will focus on the fight for equality for those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and other gender and sexuality minorities (LGBT+). The project will include a major programme of events including a landmark exhibition to open in February 2017 developed by a team of Community Curators.

In addition, we will host a series of community exhibitions that will complement the themes and ideas of Never Going Underground. Two slots are available for exhibitions that focus on LGBT+ history, contemporary issues, or which feature LGBT+ artists.  Proposals are invited from organisations, community groups and individuals who wish to show short-term high-quality exhibitions.

The dates and spaces available are:

Sat 28 January – Sun 9 April 2017 - Gallery Two changing display area

Sat 24 June 2017 – Sun 3 September 2017 - Community Gallery, Engine Hall

As well as the space we also provide a range of support including: curatorial advice, marketing assistance, technical assistance and a variety of display boards, stands and cases to aid display.

For groups or individuals who wish to exhibit who have no external funding, we have a small budget of up to £500 per exhibition slot for production costs.

Anyone can apply to exhibit whether you are an individual, a group or an organisation. Applications must meet the criteria set out in the Community Gallery Information sheet and will be assessed on the following criteria:

Relevance – exhibitions will complement the themes and ideas of Never Going Underground and will focus on LGBT+ history, contemporary issues or feature LGBT+ artists.

Audience - exhibitions allow working people and disenfranchised groups a chance to tell and examine their history, encouraging wide access, increasing visitor numbers and raising the museum profile, creating new audiences. Please outline your target audience for the exhibition.

Quality - exhibitions will be high quality.All applications that meet the criteria will be assessed by a panel of PHM staff and community representatives. Please be clear, concise and write in plain English.

Deadline for applications: Wed 31 August 2016

Applications assessed: September 2016

Please visit our website for full details of how to apply.

If you have any questions please contact Catherine O’Donnell on 0161 838 9190 or email nevergoingunderground@phm.org.uk

Published: 23-Jun-2016: (3782)