Fee Cariss

Lover of Life and Manc. Manager of Volunteers and Engagement @Whitworthart | Advisory Group Member @HeritageVols | previous lives with @MIFestival @london2012

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Very proud of this achievement @WhitworthArt 💫 it’s been an absolute honour to continue in working alongside the wonderful @afrocatsmcr @ManchesterCoS @comartsnw @SensorySally plus many others in this recognition from @CityofSanctuary #ChooseLove #RefugeesWelcome 🫶🏽

[the Whitworth @WhitworthArt]

We’re proud to have been awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status! 🖼️✨

This is given to organisations who pledge to create a culture of solidarity, inclusivity, and go above and beyond to welcome people seeking sanctuary.
https://t.co/RFWMsX2Eze

See our highlights so far 👇 🧵(1/4)

[Cameron @CameronBoyle_95]

An amazing opportunity! And you couldn’t be joining at a more exciting time. ⚡️

Across the city region, institutions from @mcrartgallery to @MancLibraries have joined our movement of welcome, with more in the pipeline.

You would be at the helm of building this movement… 🧵

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Be quick getting your ticket for the below before the early bird offer finishes! Recommended for all working with volunteers, especially across heritage organisations. Delighted to have @MagBartlett onboard! Please share @McrMuseum @VolunteeringMcr @victoriabaths @ManchesterCoS

[HeritageVolunteering @HeritageVols]

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November.

🎫 Grab your ticket at: https://t.co/pjv02GMlzG

#LoVols #Volunteering

[Lucy Turner @lucyturnerwhit]

This is #WhitworthPLAYTIME
A carnival-themed summer programme for families packed full of joy and colour. All inspired by our current exhibition #JohnLyons.
Wed/Thu/Fri throughout August 👇
https://t.co/pa5oOSBWxJ

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Really excited to get this project started with @YouthMusic 🙌🏽 @WhitworthArt and delighted to be partnering with the wonderful @afrocatsmcr to continue our work together - this time creating opportunities for 2-4 year olds, exploring language and play in our glorious gallery 🌟

[the Whitworth @WhitworthArt]

We're so excited to announce that we're one of 11 recipients of @youthmusic's early years Energiser Fund 🎉

We can't wait to get started!

Thanks to @ace_national for making this fund possible.

https://t.co/hPeNd28cxA

Photo credits: Shirlaine Forrest / Oliver Clarke

[HeritageVolunteering @HeritageVols]

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November.

🎫 Grab your ticket at: https://t.co/pjv02GMlzG

#LoVols #Volunteering

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Summer fun @WhitworthArt incoming! Lots of free fun inside & out, covering all Manc weathers! Please share - everyone welcome! @ILoveMCR @OfficialUoM @afrocatsmcr @BBCNWT @familymanc @MumsDadsPublish @fantasticforfam @CityLifeManc @ManCityCouncil @MCCArdwick @MCCRusholme 👇🏽

[Lucy Turner @lucyturnerwhit]

It's that time of year again 🥳 #WhitworthPLAYTIME
The Carnival is coming to @whitworthart this August.
🎊💃🎊🕺🎊🥁🎊📣🎊☀️🎊
https://t.co/pa5oOSCunh

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

@ciaronjw @McrMuseum Welcome to the Oxford Road corridor massive 🙌🏽 😉

[Family Arts Campaign @familyarts1]

Great to hear from #FantasticForFamilies Award Winners @WhitworthArt & @afrocatsmcr at #AMAConf, sharing their work alongside the brilliant @TheGoldenThrea3.

Fantastic to hear how communities are being empowered to know these gallery spaces are for them. 👏🏻

[the Whitworth @WhitworthArt]

#OurHome @RefugeeWeek We’re celebrating being awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status by @ManchesterCoS @CityofSanctuary
Thurs 20 June Drop-in 4–8pm
Pop-up exhibitions from @afrocatsmcr & @cartwheelarts + music/dance/art workshops & refreshments @mylahore
All FREE #everyonewelcome 🧡

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

@comartsnw @RefugeeWeek @WhitworthArt @CartwheelArts @afrocatsmcr Thanks for sharing! Everyone’s welcome! We’ve got free food and drink too 👍🏼🧡

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Come join us @WhitworthArt next Thursday 20th between 4-8pm to celebrate #RefugeeWeek with pop-up exhibitions from @CartwheelArts @afrocatsmcr plus performances, artists workshop and refreshments from @mylahore https://t.co/Rakr3EoTDZ #ourhome all welcome - free and drop in 🧡

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Love our #whitworthvolunteers 💛 come join us 👇🏽 #VolunteerWeek

[the Whitworth @WhitworthArt]

Thank you to all our volunteers, who support our gallery programme indoors and outside in our gardens✨ - each year we have around 300 volunteers who learn, support, and grow with us.

☀️ Interested in volunteering with us this summer? find out more: 🔗 https://t.co/jrXLFTBecZ

[Venture Arts @VentureArts]

🗳️ With the general election now announced for 4th July we'd like to see more people with learning disabilities & neurodivergent people using their legal right to vote! Read 'My Vote My Voice's' quick guide to voting 👉 https://t.co/A9MgGLmfGA
#MyVoteMyVoice #GeneralElection

[Afrocats @afrocatsmcr]

Afrocats x @WhitworthArt DAY ONE!
Today we are kickstarting our half-term cultural activities at the gallery. Join us for a day of family fun. Free event, no need to book, here until 3pm.
Supported by @ace_national #charityuk #manchesterevents #manchesterlife

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Proud of this one! Congrats to all @WhitworthArt and thanks to all our wonderful partners @ManchesterCoS @afrocatsmcr #tracesofdisplacement in continuing this important engagement together 🧡🧡🧡

[Social Responsibility @SocialResponUoM]

Our highly commended award for Outstanding contribution to public engagement from our cultural institutions goes to @Whitworthart’s Gallery of Sanctuary project. 🏆👏
@feecariss @UoMEngage #MaDAwards

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

This is brilliant news @VentureArts well deserved and needed for such a brilliant place with brilliant people ❤️🙌🏽👏🏽

[Venture Arts @VentureArts]

📣 BIG NEWS! We are very excited to announce that we've been awarded Capital Investment Programme funding from @ace_national! 🙌
As part of their #LetsCreate strategy we've been awarded £355,000 to help upgrade and redevelop our studio spaces, more info 👉 https://t.co/n6Cvm1E6RI

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Anyone fancy sharing your volunteer projects and ideas during the @HeritageVols conference in Nov - apply via the link below. I really enjoyed the one I did on Family Volunteering and would highly recommend 👍🏼 @VolunteeringMcr @volunteering_uk @McrMuseum @mcrartgallery #volunteer

[HeritageVolunteering @HeritageVols]

📖 We're looking for passionate workshop hosts for #Heritagevolunteering24 looking to help other #LoVols develop their approach to #volunteering

💻 To host a 50 minute workshop at our conference, on 26/27 November, complete the form below by the 31 May: https://t.co/chxa4NCZQ5

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

@mrbenjitaylor COUNTY!!!! 💙💙💙

[the Whitworth @WhitworthArt]

🎥 Join us on Record Store Day & watch this unique one-hour film screening that is packed with stories, insights & exclusive footage from some of the world’s best-loved DJs & commentators🌟

📅 Saturday 20 April
⏰12.30pm & 2.30pm
🎫Book free tickets: https://t.co/fKe2wTWMCj

[Fee Cariss @feecariss]

Liz and Janet @ManchesterCoS have been an absolute pleasure to work with and will be massively missed by a lot of people 🧡 thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and care 🧡

[Manchester City of Sanctuary @ManchesterCoS]

@JoMidge @evefrancisholt @AsylumMatters @wast_manchester @CaritasDio @CityofSanctuary @Monamoussa15 @afrocatsmcr @CameronBoyle_95 @MikeWildMacc @PolicyVoiceMacc @McrCommCentral @HideOut_YZ @LushLtd @LeedsCityofSanc @SheffCityofSanc @BradfordCoS @SwanseaCoS Number 4️⃣: Each and Every Refugee Week! 🧡

A week bursting with colour, vitality and welcome. And they got bigger and better every year! 📈

From the Refugee World Cup, to our flagship @WhitworthArt event, #RefugeeWeek under Liz and Janet was special. ⚽️🖼️