We have been working with Mossley’s A Team to create artworks and co-curate an exhibition of their work across Mossley this October. The A Team are a group of autistic people aged 14+ and their family and support network. Working in the mediums of clay, photography and paint they have explored expressing their interests, what the group means to them and their own artistic expression for the past 3 months. We are pleased to support the A Team and champion autistic and neurodiverse voices locally, nurturing their talent and encouraging their artistic expression.
The exhibition will launch 24th October at The Vale 6-8pm and available to view for one week at the below times:
The Vale
Sat 25th Oct 10am – 2pm
Mon 27th Oct 9am – 12pm
Tues 28th Oct 9am – 5pm
Wed 29th Oct 9am – 5pm
Thurs 30th Oct 9am – 8pm
Fri 31st Oct 9am – 5pm
Sat 1st Nov 10am – 4pm
159 Manchester Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 9ab
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
62 manchester road, Mossley OL5 0AA
Mon-Sat 8am-4pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
George Lawton Hall/Mossley Library
 Stamford St, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 0HR
Monday and Friday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am- 7.30pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
The Vale are also running two free workshops, inviting people to creatively respond to the exhibition:
Thursday 30th Oct 6pm – 8pm : ‘Collage Yourself’Â with Sarah Hardache
Join local artist Sarah Hardacre to creatively respond to the ‘Spectrum of Expression’ exhibition. Through collage you’ll create an artwork to express yourself, whether that’s self-love, manifestation or expressing something you usually mask. This session is suitable for Ages 14+, free to attend and booking is recommended.
Saturday 1st Nov 2pm – 4pm : Self Portrait Collage with Martha
Join Martha for an afternoon to create a self portrait collage in response to the A Team exhibition. Open to all ages this will be a chance to boost your confidence and be creative, inspired by the A Team’s own work.
“I have loved the friendly, safe environment to be creative. I have learnt a lot about photography and enjoyed every session.” (Theresa – A Team Participant)
“The A Team are so excited to be working with the Vale on the art project. Members of the group have expressed how being creative is not only fun and relaxing but it helps the group to talk freely and comfortably in a welcoming and supportive space which is hugely beneficial to their wellbeing. The exhibition will be an opportunity for the group to express  individuality , as well as raise awareness of autism & neurodiversity and what support is out there should anyone need it.” (Jacky Ellison – A Team)
This exhibition is kindly funded by Mossley Parish Council, Tameside Creative Fund and part-funded by the UK government through the Flexible Local Authority Grants.