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Press Releases

Chila Kumari Singh Burman

Chila Kumari Singh Burman brings bling and zing to FACT in a newly designed gallery space.

Still from Harton Moor 2022 Erin Dickson 1

FACT Together 2022

FACT is inviting artists living or working in the North of England to create new digital work in the latest round of its FACT Together commissioning scheme. FACT Together will offer 4 early-career artists a grant of £2500 each plus a production budget to develop an idea that will be presented online.

My Garden, My Sanctuary

On Thu 21 July, FACT presents My Garden, My Sanctuary, a collection of new, immersive artworks by Yaloo and Sian Fan

Korakrit Arunanondchai and Alex Gvojic, still from Songs for living (2021). Courtesy of the artist, Bangkok CityCity Gallery, Bangkok, Carlos/Ishikawa, London, C L E A R I N G New York/Brussels, Kukje Gallery, South Korea.

Let the Song Hold Us

On Thu 24 Mar, FACT presents Let the Song Hold Us, an exhibition of new immersive artworks that explore how music and song bring together the family and collective histories we inherit. Featuring works by internationally renowned artist Korakrit Arunanondchai (USA/Thailand) and new commissions by UK-based Zinzi Minott, Tessa Norton, Larissa Sansour with Søren Lind, Ebun Sodipo, and Rae-Yen Song.

Larry Achiampong David Blandy Dust to Data 2021 Image courtesy the artists 1

Future Ages Will Wonder

On Thu 28 Oct, FACT opens new exhibition Future Ages Will Wonder, showcasing works from 9 UK and international artists

Uncertain Data

On Wed 15 Sep, FACT opens new exhibition Uncertain Data, showcasing the works-in-progress from four artists in residence.

FACT Together: Online Commissioning Scheme Returns

Following the success of the FACT Together pilot scheme in 2020 - developed in response to the uncertainty caused to artists and creatives by the Covid-19 pandemic - we’re launching the second instalment as part of our ongoing commitment to online commissioning.

Black Obsidian Sound System B O S S The Only Good System is a Soundsystem 2021 Installation view at FACT Photo by Rob Battersby Courtesy of the artists

FACT Reopens

FACT reopens with 3 new exhibitions, a unique programme of film screenings across the city and a special LightNight event.

Jerwood Arts FACT Fellows Announced

Jerwood Arts and FACT are delighted to announce the 3 creatives who will receive the Jerwood Arts / FACT Digital Fellowship.

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg The Substitute 2019 Image by Rob Battersby Installation view at FACT 4

And Say the Animal Responded?

On 12 August, FACT opens major new art exhibition, And Say the Animal Responded? continuing its year long exploration of The Living Planet.

FACT Together Artists FACT Liverpool MICHAELBRAILEY, Milda Baginskaitė, Jessica El Mal, Day Mattar, Gregory Herbert, Niloo Sharifi, Shonagh Short, Tammy Reynolds, Elle Bulger, Uma Breakdown

FACT Together awards £15,000 of grants to Artists in the North

FACT are delighted to announce the 10 artists and artist groups who will receive grants of £1,500 each plus 3 months of support to create work from home.

Keiken Collective Feel My Metaverse Mind Body and Screen

New Online Commissioning Scheme to Support Artists in Lockdown

FACT is inviting artists living or working in the North of England to create work during lockdown. The scheme, entitled FACT Together, will offer 10 early-career artists a grant of £1,500 each plus 3 months of support to develop an idea that will be presented online.