ArTzu Gallery
A wide range of vibrant canvasses and artistic styles in the Northern Quarter gallery. Located at Virginia House, 5 Great Ancoats Street (0161 228 3001).

Bankley Studios Gallery
The studio has about 30 artists in residence and changing works are displayed. Located on Bankley Street , Levenshulme.

Cornerhouse
A modern gallery with exhibits over three floors. Located on oxford Road (0161 200 1500).

Castlefield Gallery
An artist run gallery with changing exhibitions. Located at 2 Hewitt Street (0161 832 8034).

Chinese Arts Centre
Chinese arts and culture with an on site tea house. Located at Market Buildings (0161 832 7271).

Cube Gallery
Cube's exhibition programme is committed to exploring architecture and urban design in all its diversity. Located at 113 Portland Street (0161 237 5525).

Manchester Art Gallery
A large collection in a building designed by Charles Barry the architect for the House of Parliament. Located at Mosley Street (0161 235 8888).

Salford Museum and Art Gallery
An art gallery and museum with a reconstructed Victorian street. Located at Peel Park , Salford (0161 736 2649).

Stockport Art Gallery
A changing display of exhibitions in an impressive stone building. Located on Wellington Road , Stockport (0161 474 4453).

The Lowry
An impressive building on the Salford Quays that houses both the art gallery and two theatres. The main exhibits are devoted to Lowry but other works are shown. Pier 8, Salford Quays.

Victoria Baths
Restored in 2003 they display the original mosaics, terracotta and ironwork. Located on Anson Road , Victoria Park (0161 224 2020).

Whitworth Art Gallery
Housing a large collection of watercolors, textiles and changing displays along with an active series of events. Oxford Road (0161 275 7450).