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Particpatory art at Castlefield Gallery!

LET THEM EAT CAKE!: Castlefield Gallery

THE conventional art exhibition is out of the window this weekend with a trio of events at Castlefield Gallery’s in celebration of its 25th birthday.

Let them eat cake.
The party kicks off on Sunday, July 26 with an all inclusive bake-off, where party goers are invited to bring their wildest baked creations to help make the world’s largest patchwork cake!  

Mr Scruff’s own special brand of tea will be on hand to compliment your pastry creations whilst you chill to live music from Mayming and a host of Manchester DJs. Controversial blogger Coco LaVerne hosts the event with a special appearance from Peter Saville and Chef Tarquin Maximus.

Make sure you RSVP quick sharp to events@castlefieldgallery.co.uk with your name, number of tickets required and whether or not you intend to bring the fruits of your icing sugared labour.

Laid back sport...
On August 2, an altogether different event takes place where you can work off the pounds you put on by stuffing your face with cake, from the comfort of your very own office chair. Experimental artists Ellie Harrison and Adele Prince set up Sports Day to encourage other artists to take part in silly sporting events, with Desk Chair Parade in particular promising to be the most amusing.

Workers from local businesses are invited to take part in the competition, which could potentially lead to hundreds of rogue desk-chairs freewheeling through the streets of Manchester!

Art for the acute...
The final event, taking place on August 16, is particularly suited to those with a fine eye for detail. Artienteering by Louise Janvier invites participants to explore a time capsule within the Castlefield area using GPS and will be rewarded with a prize for those who show the greatest acuity and imagination. Good practice for anyone interested in a career in town planning…   

All events need to be booked through events@castlefieldgallery.co.uk, or by contacting Jennifer@castlefieldgallery.co.uk.