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FRESNO, CA, United States
The Manchester Experiment is a collective of poets, artists, sculptors, musicians and organizers who wish to improve and untie the art scene of Fresno. By actively engaging with the community the collective intends to utilize this dialogue as a mechanism of evolution. We are located in Fresno's Manchester Fresno, and intend to provide public events to the community which will show case the creative ability of anyone who wishes to join our collective.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Welcome Back Party/Poetry Reading featuring Joseph Voth & Michael Medrano



  • Sunday, July 8, 2012
  • 4:00pm until 6:00pm






Poet Joseph Voth returns to his old literary stomping grounds to share from his new book, Living With Noise (NorthShore Press 2011). Join us as Joseph teams up w/ former Fresno State classmate and fellow author/poet, Michael Medrano!


Facebook event link:

https://www.facebook.com/TheManchesterExperiment/info#!/events/410454235663295/

Info on the work of Joseph Voth:

www.josephvoth.com

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Film Showings


July 6th, 5:30-8pm
An afternoon with The Manchester experiment.

Bring a blanket or chair and relax with us as we project early b&w cinema, Art 21, and short films in our large, dark, cool, space!

Tasty snacks, and beverages will be for sale as well! Yum

The THE MANCHESTER EXPERIMENT, located upstairs in the North end of the Manchester Shopping Center: 1901 East Shields Avenue, Suit G 203.1, Fresno, CA 93726

July Art Hop at THE MANCHESTER EXPERIMENT
Thu, July 5, 5pm – 8pm
Where
The THE MANCHESTER EXPERIMENT, located upstairs in the North end of the Manchester Shopping Center: 1901 East Shields Avenue, Suit G 203.1, Fresno, CA 93726

Event: Artist's Open House/Interactive Activity. June 16th


    • Saturday
    • 1:00pm until 4:00pm
  • The THE MANCHESTER EXPERIMENT, located upstairs in the North end of the Manchester Shopping Center: 1901 East Shields Avenue, Suit G 203.1, Fresno, CA 93726

The interactive activity is called "How We Jump Fences"
Teresa Flores will be instructing an interactive activity which will utilize artistic sensibilities and creative fun!


Open to the public.


Come meet and great the artists: Teresa Flores, and Desirae Reyes, and ask them about their work and residency at TME


Work by Ramiro Martinez, Frank Tabarez, and Andrea Torres will also be up for view.


If you missed us this Art Hop then this Saturday is the perfect time to visit The Manchester Experiment.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Invitation: National Art Call for Chicago Calling Arts Festival 2012

October 13th- 7 pm - 11pm, Projections of Yard Sign Projects into the Landscape of Logan Square, and West Town, International Art Group Phantom Gallery reception during the Chicago Calling Arts Festival 4161 N. Damen, Chicago

Chicago Calling Arts Festival - Opening Installation begins September 14 - October 13th

September 14th- artist begin mailing Yard Signs to Chicago via Phantom Gallery Chicago Network, PO Box 2956, Chicago IL 60690-2956

August - International Art Adventures in Exploring Germany, documenting occupy camps

July - stage photo opts at various locations, each individual artist, or organization

June- begin mapping- online and contributing to the blog spot.

Creative Currency Words to Live By, workshops at Artomatic.org
www.creative-currency.blogspot.com

Monday, June 11, 2012

CALENDAR

Upcoming events in August

Saturday, August 4, 2012 4:00pm until 8:00pm The Manchester Experiment, 1901 East Shields Avenue, Suit G 203.1, Fresno, CA 93726 Manchester Experiment presents: New work by Frank Tabarez and Josephine Nettles. Join us on Saturday August 4th from 4-8pm for refreshments and entertainment for the opening of our show! We will also have a closing reception on Friday August 10th from 3-7pm (THE MANCHESTER EXPERIMENT is located upstairs in the North end of the Manchester Shopping Center.)

Friday, June 8, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

ART HOP

The Anvil Art Gallery has moved, and is now The Manchester Experiment, housed upstairs at the North end of the Manchester center, just south of Sears. Join us for our first show at this location! We will be showcasing the work of Teresa Flores Ramiro Martinez, Desirae Reyes, Frank Tabarez, and Andrea Torres from 5pm-8pm. There will be a live performance by Van Houtens as well. If you need help on directions call: 286-9806 or email themanchesterexperiment@gmail.com WE hope to see you there!