Art

The town centre lit up with the display

Digital art exhibition gives Oldham town centre 'glow up'

The art project will come to life as part of the festive light switch-on

The art project will come to life as part of the festive light switch-on

School bus invites residents to 'exciting show' projected onto Oldham theatre

Mark Demsteader is launching his first book with Cheshire Art Gallery

Mark Demsteader is launching his first book with Cheshire Art Gallery

Renowned Oldham artist to publish first book inspired by Saddleworth Moors

The painting will now be displayed at Royton Library

The painting will now be displayed at Royton Library

Painting of historic Oldham view unveiled at library

Burning in the Sun is one of the short documentaries

Burning in the Sun is one of the short documentaries

International film series explores the power of renewable energy

The online-only competition runs from today, Monday 5 August, until 5pm on Friday 23 August 2024

The online-only competition runs from today, Monday 5 August, until 5pm on Friday 23 August 2024

Oldham residents compete for £100 in local gardening contest

The Oldham Open makes a welcome return

The Oldham Open makes a welcome return

Event celebrating creative talent to return this year

The 175 exhibition should create pride in the hearts of Oldham residents

The 175 exhibition should create pride in the hearts of Oldham residents

Oldham stories: The 175 exhibition taking pride in town history

Woodend Mill in Mossley

Woodend Mill in Mossley

Open studio weekend promoting 'wealth of artist talent'

The 'Queen's favourite Yorkshireman' and his bond with L.S. Lowry brought to auction

The 'Queen's favourite Yorkshireman' and his bond with L.S. Lowry brought to auction

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The 'Queen's favourite Yorkshireman' and his bond with L.S. Lowry brought to auction

Gallery Oldham (Google Maps)

Gallery Oldham (Google Maps)

Exhibition showcases Oldham's history for 175th anniversary

There was plenty for residents of all ages to enjoy

There was plenty for residents of all ages to enjoy

Festival Oldham returns with spectacular arts line up in town centre

The gallery is holding an exhibition about jellyfish

The gallery is holding an exhibition about jellyfish

'Magical' underwater kingdom takes over Gallery Oldham

There will be performances and activities to entertain people of all ages

There will be performances and activities to entertain people of all ages

'A great line up of performances' promised at returning Oldham festival

Many of the legends to feature in the exhibition hail from Oldham

Many of the legends to feature in the exhibition hail from Oldham

Manc legends from Oasis to some of Oldham's stars set to feature in iconic exhibition

Gallery Oldham is receiving a big financial boost from the pot of funding

Gallery Oldham is receiving a big financial boost from the pot of funding

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Gallery Oldham among 10 North West places to receive slice of £6.1m government fund

Theatre groups in Oldham will be taking over the historic arcade with live performances

Theatre groups in Oldham will be taking over the historic arcade with live performances

Oldham Coliseum

Oldham Coliseum Company take over historic arcade with 'surprise live performances'

Lee Cooper with his photograph entitled 'Auburn Nights'

Lee Cooper with his photograph entitled 'Auburn Nights'

Oldham artist who seeks to 'shatter silence' around sexual abuse stages exhibition

Panther chameleon

Panther chameleon

Exhibition akin to David Attenborough's Planet Earth comes to Oldham

Lady Wrigley has been carefully restored

Lady Wrigley has been carefully restored

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Lady Wrigley statue, symbol of 'feisty Oldham spirit', restored to former glory

A performance from the Festival of Light in 2016

A performance from the Festival of Light in 2016

Music, dance and celebration on offer at Oldham's 20th Festival of Light

Going to the Match is coming to Gallery Oldham this winter

Going to the Match is coming to Gallery Oldham this winter

LS Lowry's 'quintessentially northern' masterpiece of football fans comes to Oldham

The shop has become the talk of Shaw for its impressive window display

The shop has become the talk of Shaw for its impressive window display

Remembrance Sunday

Shaw shop praised for 'stunning' window painted by artist for Remembrance Sunday

The famous cartoonist held an exhibition in Oldham earlier this year

The famous cartoonist held an exhibition in Oldham earlier this year

Famous cartoonist who recently opened Oldham exhibition dies suddenly

The pupils created artwork about their parish

The pupils created artwork about their parish

Greenfield, Saddleworth

Saddleworth pupils' artwork which shows pride of parish displayed at train station

Artist Jez Thomas setting up the exhibition

Artist Jez Thomas setting up the exhibition

Art exhibition opens at Oldham church this weekend

Annie Kenney by David Ralston, left, and The Demolition of Orb Mill, Waterhead, by Philip Hughes

Annie Kenney by David Ralston, left, and The Demolition of Orb Mill, Waterhead, by Philip Hughes

Oldham artists to be celebrated at new exhibition coming to the borough

Theatre is coming to two of Oldham's parks this bank holiday weekend

Theatre is coming to two of Oldham's parks this bank holiday weekend

Oldham Coliseum Theatre announces first production without a home - and it's free

Harry Styles, the King and Queen and Lewis Hamilton all feature in the special edition Beano in cartoon form

Harry Styles, the King and Queen and Lewis Hamilton all feature in the special edition Beano in cartoon form

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Beano marks 85th anniversary with special edition featuring cartoon celebrities

The Oldham artist has held numerous exhibitions on his work - and even painted Victoria Station

The Oldham artist has held numerous exhibitions on his work - and even painted Victoria Station

Artist reveals mega 'sketchathon' plan from Manchester to Oldham for charity

Axel Sheffler and Julia Donaldson at The Lowry (PIcture: Phil Tragen)

Axel Sheffler and Julia Donaldson at The Lowry (PIcture: Phil Tragen)

Enter magical world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at The Lowry

An insight into what the new building will look like as a consultation is launched

An insight into what the new building will look like as a consultation is launched

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New Oldham theatre pics reveal 'living room' feel as consultation opens

Steve Grogan accepting one of his awards in London

Steve Grogan accepting one of his awards in London

Oldhamer who quit his job in finance wins top prize at photography awards

Oldham artist hosting Manchester exhibition following London success

An Oldham animation company has helped create an eco-project for children

An Oldham animation company has helped create an eco-project for children

Oldham design company illustrates 'eco street' in exhibition

'Disenfranchised' Oldham student launches business and is shortlisted for art award

'Disenfranchised' Oldham student launches business and is shortlisted for art award

'Disenfranchised' Oldham student launches business and is shortlisted for art award

A portrait of Sam Fitton

A portrait of Sam Fitton

New Gallery Oldham exhibition celebrates work of former Oldham mill worker

All the women who took part live with endometriosis or have yet to be diagnosed

All the women who took part live with endometriosis or have yet to be diagnosed

Oldham women bare all for campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis

Tony Husband said he was pleased with the 'amazing' turnout

Tony Husband said he was pleased with the 'amazing' turnout

'It was a crazy time': Famous cartoonist reveals life work at Oldham Gallery

Stars both past and present have a lot of praise for the Coliseum

Stars both past and present have a lot of praise for the Coliseum

'Working class, Northern actors could be a dying breed': Stars rally for Coliseum

Tony Husband is one of the most famous cartoonists in the country

Tony Husband is one of the most famous cartoonists in the country

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'One of the most famous' newspaper cartoonists comes to Oldham for special exhibition

'It's a huge blow': Maxine Peake backs calls to save Oldham Coliseum from tragedy

'It's a huge blow': Maxine Peake backs calls to save Oldham Coliseum from tragedy

'It's a beacon': Maxine Peake on why she backs calls to save Oldham Coliseum

Mandy Barker's innovative art uses plastic waste to create striking images

Mandy Barker's innovative art uses plastic waste to create striking images

Exhibition coming to Oldham highlights plastic waste in our oceans through art

Participants utilise art to tell their stories

Participants utilise art to tell their stories

Oldham arts organisation 'changes lives' by challenging addiction and recovery stigma

Oldham Coliseum Theatre speaks out on Arts Council England funding snub

Oldham Coliseum Theatre speaks out on Arts Council England funding snub

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Oldham Coliseum 'urgently' reviewing plans after funding snub

Oldham Coliseum has not made the cut

Oldham Coliseum has not made the cut

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How Oldham fared in the arts and culture 'levelling up' funds

'Mill Girl with a Shawl' permanently belongs in Oldham

'Mill Girl with a Shawl' permanently belongs in Oldham

Exhibition celebrating work of female artist and activist to run at Gallery Oldham

Filming took place in Oldham due to its cobbled streets which give it an authentic 1940s feel.

Filming took place in Oldham due to its cobbled streets which give it an authentic 1940s feel.

Oldham stars in film that imagines Germans won WWII

Artist Chris Cyprus with a limited edition oil painting

Artist Chris Cyprus with a limited edition oil painting

Oldham artist launching new autumn exhibition

Illustration from WIld by Emily Hughes, one of the books featured in Picture This

Illustration from WIld by Emily Hughes, one of the books featured in Picture This

Picture This exhibition brings children's books to life

Events line-up - what's happening at Oldham Pride 2022?

Events line-up - what's happening at Oldham Pride 2022?

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Oldham Pride line-up and events for 2022

5 of the highest-rated tattoo parlours in Oldham according to Google reviews (Canva)

5 of the highest-rated tattoo parlours in Oldham according to Google reviews (Canva)

5 of the highest-rated tattoo parlours in Oldham according to Google reviews

Stone Fissure by Diana Terry at Gallery Oldham's new exhibition.

Stone Fissure by Diana Terry at Gallery Oldham's new exhibition.

Gallery Oldham welcomes new exhibition that highlights local history

There are plenty of fun events around Oldham this Jubilee weekend. Photo: Party Delights/PA

There are plenty of fun events around Oldham this Jubilee weekend. Photo: Party Delights/PA

Platinum Jubilee events planned for Oldham - see list