We are Community Arts North West, but you might know us better as CAN. We work with urban communities in Greater Manchester to create access to cultural opportunities where people can stand up, speak out, challenge social justice issues and inspire change.
CAN is delighted to announce the appointment of Anna Vu Thompson (née Nguyen) as its new Creative Director
A Great British Welcome with photo stories of communities and organisations who’ve welcomed refugees and asylum seekers will be shown on Manchester’s Market Street
A celebration of women’s voices in Rochdale for 2024’s International Women’s Day
Created in partnership with HOME, Horizons features newly commissioned theatre, performance, visual art, film, community events, family-friendly workshops, plus live music
UNHCR and CAN co-hosted a reception on Friday 14 June at Manchester Art Gallery
CAN is looking for young people aged 13 – 20 to be part of Creative Pulse, part of CAN Young Artists programme
On Monday 4 December at the McrCultureAwards, held at Aviva Studios, the project Pushing Boundaries, developed by Community Arts North West in partnership with Curious Minds, won the Promotion of Culture and Education award
