EVENTS
Our events are designed to celebrate the diverse interests and passions of our community, offering something for everyone. From informative workshops to lively panel discussions, from networking opportunities to art exhibitions, our calendar is constantly abuzz with exciting happenings.
What sets SEESAW's events apart is our commitment to collaboration. We believe that the best ideas come from a collective effort, which is why we actively involve our members in the event creation process. By listening to your suggestions, interests, and expertise, we ensure that each event truly reflects the vibrant spirit of our community. Whether you are a long-standing member or someone new to the SEESAW family, our events offer you a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your knowledge, and discover new horizons.
SEESAW's events also extend their reach beyond our immediate community. We embrace the opportunity to collaborate with external partners, inviting industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators to join us in delivering enriching experiences. This ensures a diverse range of perspectives, stimulating conversations, and opportunities for mutual learning that go beyond our walls.
So, whether you're looking to broaden your network, gain new skills, or simply engage with an incredible community, SEESAW's events are here to make it happen. We invite you to explore our dynamic programme, mark your calendars, and join us!
The Altered, The Animal and The Unconscious
What should you expect from such an exhibition? Well, thrills, horrors and the contents of my somnial wanderings. This show spans three years of never before exhibited works, with inspiration drawn from dreams, meditations and life.
Nasha Cash is a local artist and writer. From raw paintings to maximalist, intricate ink drawings, intensity is at the epicentre of her work. Her love of vibrancy and pattern commingle in this series, recreating the rhythms of her brain to create a narrative of spiralling focus, excesses of detail and an unquiet mind, interspersed by snapshots of rapid execution and violent deliberancy.
The exhibition will then continue to be on display until June 19th.
So come all ye, artistes, collectors, wealthy dilettantes and casual viewers to The Altered, The Animal and The Unconscious.
Open Call for Queer Artists in Collaboration with The LGBT Foundation.
As a part of our Friend Partnership, SEESAW has committed to fundraising and supporting The LGBT Foundation. 'I Will Never Be Finished Removing All These Faces' is an exhibition to provide space for queer artists based in Manchester or the North West to showcase their work and to raise funds to ensure the Foundation can continue their valuable work. The exhibition will explore questions surrounding the discovery of self and connection to others. Personal and unique interpretations are welcome, alluding to the idea of the past, present and future all happening at once, and how one’s identity evolves or changes shape over time.
We're looking for artworks from artists who identify as LGBTQ+ to be donated as a part of the exhibition and art sale, with all sales and donations to The LGBT Foundation. This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, queer art and will take place during the month of Pride.
This exhibition will take place in SEESAW's Cafe gallery space and is free to enter. We will be providing a People's Choice Award for the exhibiting artists, which will be a Solo Show in SEESAW's Cafe space in 2026 for the duration of a month at the artist's convenience.
The Neurodivergent Gals Club
The Neurodivergent Gals club are hosting a creative club social! This will be a casual social event complete with tasty tacos on offer from @ramyum_uk and bar service.
Bring your gently used craft and hobby supplies for a brand new-to-you craft! I’m sure we’ve all got those crafts/hobbies that we hyper-fixated on for a few weeks only to ignore since then so let’s share and swap!
Guidelines:
Bring One Craft or Hobby supply to Swap
New or Good Condition only!
(Examples: Paints, Needlework, Candle Making, Pens)
Please note: This event is run exclusively for neurodivergent gals & lgbtq+ pals 💗
Other People’s Poetry Vol 10
It’s our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
A Spoken word evening, a little differently. Artists from around Manchester will be performing poetry that has inspired their creative process, sharing their passion and context for their works whilst performing other people's poetry.
This event is hosted collaboratively by Joseph Conway and SEESAW. (Other People's Poetry will be recurring on every third Tuesday of the Month)
The event is a Pay What You Can Event; this ticket fee is to pay the artists and all money paid will be distributed evenly between all performers.
Doors open 6:30pm
Event Start 7pm
Line Up:
Sumithreyi Sivapalan
Aminah Zaman
Lydia Unsworth
Qudsia Akhtar
Joey Frances
Soft Quest - exhibition by LulaBox
Lulabox (Laura Socas) is a multimedia artist whose work delves into themes of identity, transformation, and nostalgia, using playful, character-driven fantasy as her lens. Her upcoming solo exhibition ‘Soft Quest’, draws inspiration from medieval iconography, fairytales, and fantasy tropes to reinterpret the heroic and the mythic with a sense of whimsy and vulnerability.
The show is inhabited by wistful princesses, sulking knights, and enigmatic figures who blur the line between hero and misfit. With a mix of humor and heartfelt strangeness, Soft Quest invites viewers into an imaginative world where tenderness reshapes power and myth is infused with mischief.
PV 20th June 6-9pm, and continues until 17th July.
Anxiety & Me - Anxiety & Society
Photography and digital art come together to show how anxiety feels.
Join for a unique and heartfelt evening where art and connection come together. This exhibition explores the experience of anxiety, both personal and social, through powerful visual storytelling. You'll see portraits of individuals, each one transformed with digital art to express how anxiety feels on the inside. There are two main parts to the exhibition:
• "Anxiety & Me" - Personal stories of anxiety shown through portraits and digital interpretations.
• "Anxiety & Society" - Group portraits reflecting how anxiety is experienced within the world around us.
The artwork is raw, emotional, and deeply human. It's a chance to see anxiety in a new, visual way - one that speaks without words.
There will be people from different creative fields, and we encourage everyone to network, share, and be open.
SEESAW Summer Social
Our annual celebration of the hottest creatives from across the city is back! Did someone say Rooftop Party?!
Live Music from Jahday Ford
Community Painting with DMZ Studio
Beer from DEYA (included in ticket)
Cocktail from MOTH (included in ticket)
See you there!
Ladies Wine and Design Portfolio Review
Whether you have been working in the industry for two minutes, twenty years, or not even got your foot in the door yet – this event is for you.
Fresh perspectives is all about giving you the chance to get your portfolio reviewed by the top creative talent across the North West. We will also be joined by members of the lovely, supportive team from Creative Resource who will be on hand to offer career and CV advice.
To get the most out of this event all attendees will be asked to submit their portfolios in advance of the evening to give the reviewer a chance to look over the work beforehand. On the night attendees can chose to present one project to thier allocated reviewer.
The event is open to all all women, non-binary, agender and gender non-conforming people.
Queer Hive Coworking
Queer Hive are Manchester's Queer Co-Working Community.
We are a friendly bunch of remote and hybrid workers across many different industries who meet a few times a week to get work done and meet new, like-minded folks. Anyone who identifies as Queer or LGBTQIA+ is welcome to join our free sessions by booking on Eventbrite.
We meet a few days a week across the city centre, cumulating in fun Fridays at SEESAW. We also run an active community WhatsApp which is a great resource for more social and community events - please see our Instagram @queerhivemcr for more information!
SHADE Yoga Club
Come escape the hustle and join us for our weekly yoga club meet-up and discover how transformative the power of yoga has on dealing with stress in a supportive and welcoming community! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, our meet-ups offer something for everyone. Immerse yourself in an hour of mindful movement, guided by experienced instructors who will help you deepen your practice and explore new techniques.
Catalog Pop-up: A Bookshop on Wheels
Pete from Catalog will be parking his book bicycle in SEESAW's Foyer Area. Catalog is a mobile independent bookshop where quality is valued over quantity. A speciality magazine space with a focus on high-quality publications of both local and international magazines and books.
Treat yourself, grab a read and a coffee - warm out of the rain.
Catalog will be matching the coffee shop opening hours of 8:30am-4pm.