The Whitworth is awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status Summary: The Whitworth is awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status • First art gallery in the Northwest of England to receive Gallery of Sanctuary status. • Each year the Whitworth hosts more than 500 events and activities as part of its exhibitions and civic engagement programme. • The gallery is free to attend and welcomes more than 250,000 visitors through its doors on an annual basis. Type: Other Owner: Whitworth Art Gallery   Contact email: joanne.hitchen@manchester.ac.uk Last modified: 13/11/2023 Link to this document: https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=71034 Edit (only Administrators)