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Your event at our gallery Manchester Art Gallery From cocktail parties to conferences, dinners, weddings and civil ceremonies
Cover image: At the Golden Gate Valentine Cameron Prinsep, 1882 Oil paint on canvas; 137.5cm x 95.8cm
What’s the
occasion?
Whether you’re planning a business or
private event, Manchester Art Gallery,
with its magnificent Victorian architecture
sitting alongside a contemporary glass
Atrium is the perfect location. Our gallery
is Manchester’s premier arts venue, it is
central, versatile and unique.
Hold your business meeting, conference,
workshop or seminar in our purpose-built
Lecture Room, organise a special evening
event alongside outstanding art collections
in a superb Victorian or contemporary
setting or come to a beautiful and
unforgettable location for your wedding
or civil partnership.
To find out more
Contact the Events Team to discuss hiring Manchester Art Gallery
and bespoke hire packages.
Tel: 0161 235 8866/8862
Email: eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk
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Welcome to
our gallery…
come on in
04–05 Events in pictures
06–07 Evening events
08–09 Daytime events
10–11 Weddings and civil partnerships
12–13 What our clients say
14 How to find us
15 Floor plans
Back page To find out more
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Evening events
Drinks receptions, dinners and parties
Manchester Art Gallery is the city’s most popular
art gallery, with outstanding art collections
and superb, fully accessible, Victorian and
contemporary settings for your event.
Whether you’re planning a small drinks reception
in our award-winning galleries or a large
Christmas party in our glass Atrium, the gallery
offers a number of unique and special locations
guaranteed to impress your guests.
Our gallery’s dedicated Events Team
are always on hand to help you
organise the details of your event.
Please contact us to find out more. Atrium
Dinner up to 120
Dinner & dance up to 100
Reception up to 200
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 135m2
Entrance Hall
Dinner up to 40
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 100
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 116m2
Restaurant
Dinner up to 100
Dinner & dance up to 90
Reception up to 150
Theatre style up to 150
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 130m2
Pre-Raphaelite Galleries
Dinner –
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 300
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 294m2
Valette Gallery
Dinner up to 80
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 120
Disabled access Yes
Turn to page 15 for floor plans Overall size 115m2
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Daytime events
Conferences, meetings and seminars
We have two flexible meeting spaces available to
hire for daytime events, whatever your meeting
or conference needs.
The Lecture Room is a light and airy, purpose-built
conference room with in-built AV equipment,
natural daylight or client controlled blackout
blinds, free WiFi access and flexible room layout.
The Granada Study Room is an intimate and
inspiring setting for meeting hire for smaller
groups, set within the beautiful Gallery of Craft
and Design, and housing key pieces from the
gallery’s collections.
To help you make the most of your event at our
unique venue, Manchester Art Gallery’s dedicated
Events Team can arrange guided tours of the
collection or group access to our temporary
exhibitions. We can also help put together
interactive sessions involving the gallery’s displays
and ensure your daytime event makes a lasting
impression on your guests.
Give us a call to find out about our
competitive and comprehensive
Day Delegate Rate packages.
Lecture Room
Theatre up to 100
Boardroom up to 40
Cabaret up to 50
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 86m2
Granada Study Room
Theatre –
Boardroom up to 12
Cabaret –
Disabled access Yes
Turn to page 15 for floor plans Overall size 31m2
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Weddings and
Civil Partnerships
Our gallery is a beautiful and unforgettable
setting for weddings and civil ceremonies, and
the galleries and artworks provide a backdrop
for photographs which is second to none.
Ceremonies are held amongst the paintings
in the much-loved Lowry and Valette Gallery,
which provides an exclusive setting for you and
your guests. After the ceremony, your wedding
party can celebrate with drinks in the romantic
Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, followed by dinner
and dancing in the glass Atrium or the Gallery
Restaurant.
Atrium
Our friendly and professional Dinner up to 120
Events Team will guide you through Dinner & dance up to 100
Reception up to 200
the planning process, and our Disabled access Yes
caterers will work with you to Overall size 135m2
ensure that you and your guests
have a truly memorable and Entrance Hall
distinctive wedding experience. Dinner up to 40
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 100
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 116m2
Restaurant
Dinner up to 100
Dinner & dance up to 90
Reception up to 150
Theatre style up to 150
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 130m2
Pre-Raphaelite Galleries
Dinner –
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 300
Theatre style up to 100
Disabled access Yes
Overall size 294m2
Valette Gallery
Dinner up to 80
Dinner & dance –
Reception up to 120
Theatre style up to 100
Disabled access Yes
Turn to page 15 for floor plans Overall size 115m2
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“A truly fantastic venue
matched by great
food and service; we
received so many
compliments from
our guests about
the choice of venue, “Brilliant venue! Really
the setting, service brings something
and food. The day different to a “I have had lots of thank you emails from
was amazing and corporate event like clients who have commented on what
such a memorable this. We had so many a tremendous venue the art gallery is…
experience; without positive comments If the teams at all the venues we hold
doubt we would on the venue and it our dozens of events at each year gave
recommend this played a big part in a the same professional service our lives
venue to others.” very successful event.” would be so much easier.”
Louise Rowley and Anna Moeller, Louise Cope,
Fiona Vaughan-Thomas Handelsbanken PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Civil partnership ceremony Handelsbanken drinks reception PwC’s first PA
and reception Event spaces: networking drinks reception
Event spaces: Pre-Raphaelite Galleries Event spaces:
Valette Gallery, Pre-Raphaelite Catering: Entrance Hall, Atrium
Galleries and Restaurant Champagne, wine, beer Restaurant and bar, followed
Catering: and canapés by a tour of our 20th century galleries
Dinner Number of guests: Catering:
Number of guests: 240 Cocktails, wine, soft drinks
57 and finger buffet
Number of guests:
80
12“You guys were
brilliant! … we
both had a truly
fantastic day;
couldn’t fault
a single thing
and thought
every detail was
perfect! The venue,
the food, the
organisation, the
service, everything
“A really big thank you to all the staff exceeded what we
who made our daughter’s wedding “The reception at wanted for the day.
such a memorable occasion. The staff the gallery was For us, you made
and caterers did a first class job of the superb, relaxed and our day really,
whole event and they and you should a very memorable really special from
be congratulated on having such a evening! Thanks start to finish.
superb gallery and a staff who can to all of you for Hearty thanks for
pull out all the stops when required. making it a night a superb, quality
Many thanks.” to remember!” day to remember.”
Chris and Rosemary Trigwell Anika Prodhan (bride) Rob O’Hara (groom)
(parents of the bride)
Wedding ceremony Wedding reception Wedding ceremony
and reception Event spaces: and reception
Event spaces: Entrance Hall, Atrium, Event spaces:
Atrium, Valette Gallery Pre-Raphaelite Galleries Atrium, Pre-Raphaelite Galleries,
and Pre-Raphaelite Galleries and Restaurant and bar Valette Gallery and Restaurant
Catering: Catering: Catering:
Dinner Dinner Dinner
Number of guests: Number of guests: Number of guests:
120 120 62
13How to
find us
Manchester Art Gallery is in the heart
of the city centre, easily accessible by
all forms of transport
By tram
To St Peter’s Square or
Mosley Street.
By bus
Main nearby bus stops are
St Peter’s Square or Piccadilly
Gardens. A free Metrolink shuttle
bus from Piccadilly Station stops
outside the gallery.
By train
To Manchester Piccadilly or
Manchester Oxford Road.
For more detailed bus, train or
tram information ring GMPTE:
0871 200 2233.
By car
Car parking is available at NCP
car parks on: Chorlton Street,
Chepstow Street, Faulkner Street,
Portland Street and Sackville
Street, all within five minutes
of the gallery.
Parking discounts are available. Please
contact the Events Team for details.
14Floor plans
There are seven very different and
versatile event spaces to choose
from at our gallery. If you need
any guidance, just ask
01 Atrium 05 Lecture Room
Meet, dine, dance… against a A unique, purpose-built room,
stunning, architectural stone and combining high standards of
glass facade. comfort with touch-screen
presentation equipment.
02 Entrance Hall
Magnificent Victorian architecture 06 Granada Study Room
makes for a traditional sense An inspired, intimate setting,
of occasion. with over 400 decorative objects.
03 Restaurant 07 Valette Gallery
An intimate and contemporary Hold your wedding or civil
space for a classic and elegant style. partnership amongst a remarkable
group of impressionist paintings
04 Pre-Raphaelite Galleries of Edwardian Manchester by
A spacious suite of galleries, the French Impressionist,
housing the stars of the city’s Adolphe Valette.
art collection.
01 Atrium
02 Entrance Hall
03 Restaurant and bar
04 Pre-Raphaelite Galleries
05 Lecture Room
06 Granada Study Room
07 Valette Gallery
15Frog Flowers
It’s your big day so let Frog Flowers make it special!
Frog Flowers has strong ideas about flowers.
You can be confident we will bring a fresh and vibrant style to enhance
and complement the unique surroundings of Manchester Art Gallery.
We pride ourselves in our personal touch.
In consultation with a designer we will take you step by step to create
stylish and inspiring floral designs each tailored to your personal wishes. Frog Flowers @ Frog
You may have a theme or just require a bouquet – whether it’s contemporary 51 Turner Street
or traditional, widely extravagant or quietly minimalist, we will take your Northern Quarter
ideas and interpret them with creative flair and imagination – so you can Manchester M4 1DN
relax knowing it’s all in professional hands. 0161 833 3463
07930 436925
With over ten years’ experience, the Frog Flowers Wedding Team will www.frogflowers.co.uk
make your dreams come to reality with quality, style and originality. david@frogflowers.co.uk
16Arora Hotel Manchester
Contemporary in The Arora Hotel Manchester has
141 beautifully furnished bedrooms
The Arora also boasts the award
winning Obsidian Bar & Restaurant.
design, yet maintaining including Superior Double rooms The 50 foot aquamarine backlit bar
the unique character or Superior Double Double room, welcomes you with a unique list
Premier King-size rooms and of signature and classic cocktails
of its Grade 2 listed for added luxury the spacious mixed by some of the best
heritage, the Arora Executive rooms. All bedrooms bar-tenders the city has to offer!
feature our renowned ‘AroraBeds’, Take dinner in the restaurant,
Hotel has the perfect power showers, broadband relaxing in the Sumptuous booths
location in the heart connections, air conditioning and and relaxed leather seating
thoughtful extra touches such as resting on a sparkling black
of Manchester City irons, personal safes, mini coolers, granite floor and enjoy a meal
Centre. Situated on heated mirrors and bathroom created using locally sourced,
Princess Street and speakers. Whether you stay for
business or pleasure, comfort
fresh, seasonal ingredients.
directly opposite comes as standard.
Manchester Art Gallery,
the hotel is the ideal
choice for all your event
accommodation needs.
18-24 Princess Street
Manchester M1 4LY
Tel: 0161 238 4349
manrevenue@arorahotels.com
www.arorahotels.com
17PiccadillyAV
Whatever your event, you want to create
an inspiring experience. We have the skills,
resources and expertise to guarantee that.
Piccadilly has been in the Audio We work in Galleries, Museums,
Visual support industry for over Civic Centres, Hotels – in fact all
30 years, supplying Video, Sound venues, including outdoors!
and Lighting for a variety of events.
Visit us online at
Call us: 0161 238 9090 or www.picc.co.uk
contact: mary@picc.co.uk
Piccadilly AV Ltd. Unit 4,
Great Jackson Street, Manchester. M15 4NP
Whatever your event, you want to create an inspiring experience.
18 We have the skills, resources and expertise to guarantee that.Pearl Bridal Boutique
Congratulations on Pearl Bridal Boutique is a chic bridal
establishment in South Manchester,
Based in the village of Sale Moor, just
a few minutes from Junction 6 of the
your engagement – we offering a bespoke personal service M60, we offer gowns from some
would love to help you for every bride-to-be. We offer of the leading names in bridal wear,
stylish gowns to suit every style including White Rose, The Jasmine
find your dream gown of wedding, from simple beach Collection, Sincerity and Sweetheart
for your perfect day. weddings abroad to fairytale church by Sincerity. In addition to this,
affairs. Each of our collection has we stock the Belsoie collection of
been chosen with attention to bridesmaid dresses by Jasmine, in a
detail – be it modern sophistication, wide variety of colours and fabrics.
timeless glamour or something We have a full range of bridal
with a hint of vintage that fulfills accessories to complement, and an
your desires without the designer in-house alteration service to achieve
price tag. a perfect fit on all garments.
Telephone: 0161 962 9419
nicole@pearlbridalboutique.co.uk
www.pearlbridalboutique.co.uk
172 Northenden Road, Sale Moor, Cheshire. M33 2SR
19GetChauffeured.co.uk
Affordable Luxury Chauffeur Services
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Mobile: 07940 515 984
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When people envisage a chauffeur service, they assume the service
will be too expensive, but not here at getchauffeured. We are proud
to provide a top class, professional service at affordable rates. In fact
we strongly feel we will NOT be beaten on price.
We have fully licensed, reliable, friendly drivers, who will ensure you
have a trouble free journey from door to door. Our selection of luxury
cars will ensure you arrive at your chosen destination in comfort and
in style.
20Event Linen Hire Ltd
Event Linen provides Event Linen offers a like-for-like
nationwide price matching
Our products are available to
hire for all event types including
long and short term guarantee. weddings, marquees, sporting and
hire of high quality Event Linen is a leading supplier
charity events, parties, corporate
functions, hotel functions, product
table linen for every in the professional linen hire launches, celebrity events and
industry and have an established
occasion. Our aim is to track record in exceeding the
private dinner parties.
supply a product that high expectations of the local Our linen range includes tablecloths,
exceeds excellence and hospitality industry. Our customers
know that we take great pride in
overcloths, runners, napkins, chair
covers and bows and we offer
a service that supports our products, as well as providing delivery, collection and a setting
our customers’ a dedicated personal service to up service if required.
both companies and individuals
every requirement. looking for table linen.
Whatever the occasion
Event Linen’s creative
professional team
are full of fresh ideas
with attention to the
smallest detail.
12 Church Road,
Gatley SK8 4NQ
Tel: 0161 428 7535
Email: info@eventlinen.co.uk
Web: www.eventlinen.co.uk
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5Chocolicious Fountains
The Ultimate Chocolate Fondue Experience
Here at Chocolicious Chocolate Fountain
Fountains we believe Here at Chocolicious Fountains we strive for excellence in service with
the highest quality of product providing our customers, and their guests,
that every customer with a truly memorable experience.
is unique and our Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Parties any occasion where a
presentation and special atmosphere of luxury and indulgence is required, our Chocolate
catering reflect this. Fountain will add to your celebration.
We will do our upmost All our Chocolate is the finest Belgian Chocolate. The most popular is
Milk Chocolate but it is also available in Dark, White and many other
to meet your specific colours and flavourings.
requirements for What comes with the fountain?
your event.
• Large commercial Chocolate Fountain. (Almost 7ft with table)
• Unlimited Milk, Dark or White fresh Luxury Belgian Chocolate.
• Your choice of 6, 8 or 10 dips from our menu. More can be added.
• Our unique illuminated surround, decorated in a bespoke design to
match your theme using flowers and sprinkles. (see pictures)
• Uniformed, professional & friendly operator to assist guests and
ensure the smooth operation of the fountain.
•R eplenishment of food and chocolate throughout your function.
•U nlimited Napkins and Skewers for dipping food.
• T ravel, assembly, set up and the dismantle of the fountain.
Enquire Now
07816 569446
07756 202984
www.chocolicousfountains.co.uk
22Blitz Entertainment
Events Management
From listening to your ideas and understanding
your needs Blitz Entertainment can then suggest
and put together the right production and
entertainment to create the environment and
atmosphere which you are looking for.
Every concept and design is bespoke to your event enabling you to stand If you have any questions or
out from the crowd! to discuss your requirements,
please contact us on
• AV Design, lighting, sound and theming 07974 054 307
• Entertainment
www.blitz-ent.co.uk
• DJs
• Individual Musicians
• Themed Bands
• Dance Bands
• Full Public liability cover and insurance
23Special Days Events
Venue Dressing – Chair Cover & Linen Hire – Wedding Planning
& Event Co-Ordination – Floral Design – Bespoke Stationery –
Prop Hire – Candy Buffets
Planning for one of the Special Days Events offers a fully bespoke wedding and event planning
service tailored exactly to your requirements.
most important days
of your life or planning Specialists in providing wedding and event planning, venue dressing,
chair cover and linen hire, floral design and stationery the experienced
a charity or corporate team at Special Days events pride themselves in offering a first class
event is never easy, that service at a great price with every little detail taken care of from start
to finish.
is why at Special Days
Events we are here to So no matter if you need our help in organising everything for your
special day or event or you simply want to use us for a few of the finer
take the pressure and details we are here to help.
stress away from you. To see exactly how we can help make your day truly memorable
contact Emma at Special Days Events on 07967 700537 or send
an e-mail to emma@planningmyspecialday.co.uk to have a chat
or to arrange a free initial consultation.
www.planningmyspecialday.co.uk
24Paula Harrison Photography
• B
eautiful, natural photography
that captures the atmosphere
and emotions of your
special day.
• F riendly and reliable service
with over 10 years’ experience
as a professional photographer.
• A
wide range of contemporary
wedding albums to choose
from, including the popular
‘Storybook’ option.
• A
ll package prices are inclusive,
with no hidden extra costs and
all photos taken on the day are
yours to keep.
tel: 07734 255445
paulaharrison11@btinternet.com
www.paulaharrisonphotography.co.uk
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T146To find out more Contact the Events Team to discuss your exact requirements, and we will advise you on current exhibitions and displays, and which event spaces would offer the very best location for you. We would be delighted to show you around our gallery and discuss all the important details which will make your event at Manchester Art Gallery an occasion to remember. We have a dedicated in-house catering team, able to deliver a full range of options from exquisite canapés to satisfying lunches and delicious full dinner menus. Contact us for our current menus and wedding packages, and just let us know if you want to discuss any dietary requirements or special requests. The Events Team Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street Manchester M2 3JL Tel: 0161 235 8866/8862 Fax: 0161 274 7144 Textphone: 0161 235 8893 Email: eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk www.manchestergalleries.org/venue-hire
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