We believe that art shouldn't be rushed
When we slow down & take time to notice an artwork it helps our body to destress. We feel so strongly about this that all around the gallery there are armchairs to help you relax & have a mindful moment with art👌
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This evening we also welcomed our new deputy mayor, councillor Janet Emsley and her consort, Ken Emsley 👏 Find out more ↘️ rochdale.gov.uk/mayors/profile…

We're delighted to welcome Manchester's new Lord Mayor, and We Love MCR Charity's new Chair of Trustees!

We're looking forward to the year ahead under Lord Mayor Cllr Paul Andrews' leadership, especially with his theme of focusing on the fantastic carers in our city ❤️

Welcome to the new Lord Mayor - the 126th Lord Mayor of Manchester.

In 3 weeks, prepare yourself for the recitals of this years ‘Micropoetry’ winners, as part of #UoM200 celebrations! 🎉 Hosted & judged by renowned poet Lemn Sissay, discover the verses that won first, runner up & under 18 prizes.

🎟 Free
🗓7 June
⏰1:45pm – 2:30pm

Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms?

It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer, Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi - also known as the Father of Algebra

A thread on the incredible Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi…

A very proud and blessed moment as my wife shahin ashraf becomes the Mayoress of #Solihull

Thank you Max McLoughlin for all your support and moving words.

Delighted to be talking at Manchester Histories Festival about 'Made in Manchester - The Story of the City that Shaped the Modern World'. Sunday June 9th 2.30pm. Manchester Histories #MHF2024 Free event, book here: manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/day-4-s…

Take a look at our video for MACFEST 2024: #Ramadan #Iftar at Freehold Community Primary Academy #spr ... youtu.be/-21h5d2ZYtA?si…

Focus Trust Muslim Arts & Culture Festival Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP

😍👏🎨🖌️Delighted to launch #macfest #arts #awards #EXHIBITION partnership with University of Salford celebrating #Muslim NW #artists Arts Council England British Council Arts Muslim Arts & Culture Festival Muslim Women's Arts Foundation BBC Manchester #Calligraphy #painting #drawingart #photography #arts Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar FFEU GM Lieutenancy

#macfest2024 - this morning, Aysha will have a #felting #workshop Libs and Museums at 10:00 am Bolton Council - come along and join us.
Here is the video of her Silk painting workshop last Saturday at the Manchester Central Library
youtu.be/-Mmi9tlfT_s?si…
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP

#macfest2024 - this morning, Aysha will have a #felting #workshop Libs and Museums at 10:00 am Bolton Council - come along and join us.
Here is the video of her Silk painting workshop last Saturday at the Manchester Central Library
youtu.be/-Mmi9tlfT_s?si…
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP

#macfest2024 : today we discovered the beauty of #Arabic #Calligraphy in Chinese Tradition (aka Sini) with a celebrated #calligrapher , Samar Farooq - great event! Creative Manchester
The University of Manchester Muslim Arts & Culture Festival
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP Muslim Women's Arts Foundation
Manchester City Council

#macfest2024 : today we discovered the beauty of #Arabic #Calligraphy in Chinese Tradition (aka Sini) with a celebrated #calligrapher , Samar Farooq - great event! Creative Manchester
The University of Manchester Muslim Arts & Culture Festival
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP Muslim Women's Arts Foundation
Manchester City Council

#macfest2024 - Hello from #Bolton - great felting #workshop today🎨❤️❤️ by Aysha Yilmaz
Our attendees made 😍 beautiful bees, using coloured dyed wools and a felting needle.
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP Manchester City Council Muslim Women's Arts Foundation Libs and Museums #art #felting #macfestartsawards
Muslim Arts & Culture Festival

#macfest2024 - Hello from #Bolton - great felting #workshop today🎨❤️❤️ by Aysha Yilmaz
Our attendees made beautiful bees, using coloured dyed wools and a felting needle
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP Manchester City Council Muslim Women's Arts Foundation Libs and Museums #macfestartsawards
Muslim Arts & Culture Festival Bolton Council

#macfest2024 - Muslim Arts & Culture Festival - thank you Nabz Pat for being an amazing host theolalabib #writer #actress for sharing your story as #comedian and building a bridge between #British#Sudanese identity- well done!
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP #OnlineEvent
Manchester City Council
Muslim Women's Arts Foundation

#macfest2024 - Muslim Arts & Culture Festival join theolalabib this Sun at 14:00pm - #comedian #writer #actress as she will discussuse#comedy to build a bridge between her #British #Sudanese identity. Hosted by Nabz Pat - book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-with-….
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP #OnlineEvent

#macfest2024 : discover the beauty of #Arabic #Calligraphy in Chinese Tradition (aka Sini) with a celebrated #calligrapher , Samar Farooq, on Sat 11th May at 14:00 pm. Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/o/macfest-musl…
Hosted By: Ryan Humphrey, Lecturer in Arts and Cultural Management,

#macfest2024 : discover the beauty of #Arabic #Calligraphy with a celebrated #calligrapher , Samar Farooq, on Sat 11th May at 14:00 pm. Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/o/macfest-musl…
Hosted By: Ryan Humphrey The University of Manchester Muslim Arts & Culture Festival
Qaisra Shahraz MBE JP Muslim Women's Arts Foundation
Creative Manchester