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Take a street art and graffiti tour around Manchester with All Weather Artist and benefit from the experience of a guide who has dedicated the past 15 years to documenting, studying and practicing the culture. For audiences with a casual interest wishing simply to see the every changing artistic sights of Manchester, graffiti and street art to working artists and academic groups with specialist areas of interest - we take pleasure in tailoring your street art and graffiti tour and sharing the truth behind our beautiful culture.
Manchester is an unusual city, comprising of both old and new architecture with an ever changing artistic landscape. As a result, no two street art tours are exactly the same. New work can appear and the old work disappear over night. There are pieces of commissioned work on the tour, some of which have been created by the All Weather Artist family, which remain consistent features. However, we never really know what we might see and who we might bump into. There are examples of illegal artwork by the likes of international artists such as The London Police, Space Invader and Banksy along side the Mancunian heroes like Kelzo, Qubek, Irek Tank Petrol and Akse on show.
THE NORTHERN QUARTER
The Northern Quarter of Manchester is now the cities cultural and arts hub. Even as recently as 2005 there was little in the way of street art compared to today. The All Weather Artist family had a great deal to do with this change as you will learn. Now the streets are alive with graffiti and street art, both commissioned and illegal work completed by local and international artists. The Northern Quarter also is home to some great shopping, galleries and dining and can easily entertain any art enthusiast for a few days. Home to Manchester's legendary Afflecks palace which has been the centre of alternative and street culture for 3 decades.
HULME TUNNELS
Hulme tunnels has hosted many pieces of work over the years but has risen in popularity with writers in recent times due to the the apparent legality of the spot. Hulme tunnels connect Hulme with the Universities and central Manchester. Once the stomping ground of the legendary ICA crew and Manchester Artist KELZO, it is now an ever changing landscape with graffiti writers visiting frequently to get their name up on the roundabout junction of the Princess Parkway.
MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL
The Manchester Ship Canal was central to the cities growth during the industrial revolution. By walking only a small portion of its 36 mile length from Manchester city centre you will witness its modern development alongside its industrial heritage. Lots of graffiti and street artist have taken advantage of its riverbanks filled with derelict buildings, tunnels, building sites and the tram line which runs from Manchester to Salford. You will find impressive murals along side tags and throw ups running end to end for great distances and changing daily.
Enhance your street art and graffiti tour experience with extra activities facilitated by local artists.
SPRAY PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Participate in a 1 hour workshop en-route. During your tour we will stop at a legal spot and teach you some basic techniques so you can leave your mark behind.
Tour Cost + £35 per person (minimum 2)
* This additional cost covers materials.
THEMED ON-TOUR LECTURES:
Theme your tour to your artistic interest or course of study. We can give you all the information and inspiration you need on the tour.
Tour Cost + £150
* This additional cost covers preparatory research.
ON SITE DEMONSTRATION AND LECTURE :
Watch and learn! Watch a live graffiti production happen before your eyes whilst listening to a lecture which explains the techniques, their practical and historical application and get background knowledge about the practices and processes of a graffiti artist.
Tour Cost + £250 (groups of 10 +)
* This additional cost covers materials and artist booking.
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