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Competitions & Special Offers
We are delighted to announce that Jaguar Cars Limited are offering one lucky visitor the chance to win a jaguar for a week. Click here to enter the competition today
Click here for more information about the special offer on membership from the Contemporary Art Society.
Click here for more information about the special offer on membership from the Contemporary Art Society.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors and cultural partners involved with The Manchester Contemporary this year.
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Bluefin are independent insurance brokers and provide carefully designed solutions for businesses and individuals. They act as a powerful partner to over 300,000 clients ranging from FTSE 100 corporations to private individuals and stay firmly in-touch with their requirements providing expert and impartial advice. They offer a wide range of innovative products through their strong connections with the major international insurers and deliver peace of mind and value for money.As experts in the art sector, Bluefin provide insurance solutions for individual collections, high net worth portfolios and galleries and their specialist team is on hand to make sure you have the right level of cover in place through regular evaluations.Owned and backed by the AXA group, Bluefin is a national brand with around 1700 employees in 50 offices throughout the UK and places close to £650 million in premiums each year. To find out more about Bluefin and their range of products and services, visit them online at www.bluefingroup.co.uk |
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AXA Art Insurance specialises in high value home contents and buildings, art & collectables and musical instruments. Founded on the principles of personal and dedicated service, AXA Art provides worldwide peace of mind for its clients' most treasured possessions. A third of AXA Art’s staff are art historians who all have an in-depth understanding of fine art and antiques as well as an unrivalled network of art contacts – from shippers and packers, restorers and conservators; to dealers and auction houses, valuers and tax advisors. Our dedicated musical instrument staff recognise the unique needs of musicians and, via our overseas networks, can offer unrivalled customer service. This is complemented by our specialist surveyors who within one visit can provide a comprehensive survey of high value property and contents, art and collectables. |
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Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury saloons and sports cars. The Jaguar XF, XJ and XK models are manufactured at the company's Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs over 14,500 people, predominately in the UK, including some 3,500 engineers at two product development centres in Whitley, Coventry and Gaydon, Warwickshire. The business is a major wealth generator for the UK with 78 percent of Land Rovers exported to over 160 countries and 70 percent of Jaguars exported to over 60 countries, with sales to customers conducted principally through franchised dealers and importers. Jaguar Land Rover annually invests £400 million on research and engineering in the UK. This represents up to 50% of the automotive industry total and is the 7th largest research and engineering spend in the UK in any industry. Jaguar Land Rover is investing £800m over five years to develop technologies aimed specifically at reducing tailpipe CO2 emissions designed to meet the 25% improvement target set by the European Union which is well ahead of the industry average. 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name. We have always been inspired to design and develop beautiful fast cars; cars that stand out and stand apart. At no point has this vision been more complete than today with the all-new XJ, the internationally renowned XF and the super sleek XK. |
Partners
With thanks to all the partners of The Manchester Contemporary 2010
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The Contemporary Art Society exists to develop public collections of contemporary art across the UK for as wide an audience as possible. We are also the UK’s leading authority on contemporary collecting. Whether you are completely new to contemporary art, already enjoy it, or want to collect it, membership of our recently launched membership scheme for the North West offers the inside track on some of the most exciting artists and exhibitions in the region and beyond. For only £50 per annum (which works out at just over £1 per week!), you will receive a wide range of benefits. To find out about our exciting membership scheme for the North West please click here for our special offer. |
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Arts & Business are delighted to partner Buy Art Fair. We look forward to showcasing nationally and internationally acclaimed North West artists and award-winning artists from across the country in Visual – the flexible art gallery for business. Arts & Business are the UK’s leading creative network. We have a national network of businesses and cultural organisations which spans 1000 and over 30 years experience fostering collaborations between culture and commerce. |
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Axis – the online resource for contemporary art. Explore the Axis website to find out what's new in UK contemporary art. - Search our directory of more than 2600 UK artists - Contact artists to find out more about their work - Discover the artists to watch in the ‘Selected’ section of the site - Access information, news and critical commentary about contemporary art |
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Castlefield Gallery is an artist focussed organisation that is all about the development of contemporary art, artists and audiences. It works with regional, national and international artists on exhibition and events, and offers a range of professional development activities for artists. In addition it manages www.TheArtGuide.co.uk, the dedicated listings website of contemporary visual arts activity in the North West. |
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Chinese Arts Centre is pleased is be a cultural partner of the Buy Art Fair and looks forward to the opportunity of showcasing some of work. Chinese Arts Centre is the national centre for the promotion of contemporary Chinese art. Our wide ranging activities include an exhibition programme, toruing exhibitions, professional development initiatives and a live/work residency scheme. |
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Cornerhouse is Manchester’s International Centre for Contemporary Visual Arts and Film. With 3 galleries, cinema screens, a bookshop dedicated to film related subjects and art magazines, and a popular Café and Bar. Cornerhouse also encompasses a publications devision and a publications division – an international distribution service for visual arts books and catalogues. |