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MIF Online Drop In For Artists And Freelance Creatives

Ben Williams, Managing Editor
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19 March — 30 April 2020 Entrance is free — Visit now

Manchester International Festival are running online drop-in sessions for artists and freelancers. If you’re an artist or freelancer who wants a chat or support as a result of what is happening due to COVID-19, MIF has arranged sessions with Artistic Director John McGrath and Creative Director Mark Ball.

John and Mark will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays for a chat – until further notice-, follow the link below and get the Zoom video link from MIF’s website.

19 March — 30 April 2020 Entrance is free Visit now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
19 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
20 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
23 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
24 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
25 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
26 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
27 March 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
31 — 30 March 2020
2:00pm
2 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
7 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
9 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
14 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
16 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
21 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
23 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
28 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm
30 April 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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