Makers Make 2038. Towards a Brighter, Greener Future.

Manchester City Council has committed to becoming a zero-carbon city by 2038, twelve years ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target. We are committed to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C to delay the devastating effects of climate change.

Our mission is clear and ongoing. We recognise that we are at the beginning of our journey and have a long way to go, but we remain optimistic about the future and the impact we can make together.

This exhibition documents how MCAD’s makers are working individually and collectively towards a more sustainable future: “By embracing sustainable practices, I am contributing to a future where every piece tells a story of conscious craftsmanship, mindful consumption, and a shared determination to leave a greener legacy for generations to come.” Eve Redmond.

We have asked MCAD’s Makers to reflect on their creative practices and the steps they hope to take towards a brighter, greener future by finishing this sentence: “By 2038, I would like to…”

MCAD MAKERS EXHIBITING: Tracey Birchwood, Jane Blease, Natalie Laura Ellen, Clare Hillerby, Susan Kane, Katherine Lees, Jessica Livsey, Andrea Lord, Stephanie Mann, Claire Mellalieu, Ella McIntosh, Lee Page Hanson, Bhaggie Patel, Shakti Patel, Linzi Ramsden, Eve Redmond, Gemma Scully, Helen Tiffany, Valery Touchet, Charlotte Verity, Amy Wilkinson, and Louise Wynne.

If you are feeling inspired, why not visit our studios to find out more about our makers and their unique practices?

All pieces are available for purchase. Please email [email protected], call 0161 832 4274, or pop into the office on the first floor.