“esea contemporary is a non-profit art centre, specialising in presenting and platforming artists and art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds.
Since our successful relaunch in early 2022, we’ve presented critically acclaimed exhibitions and hosted numerous community-oriented events and workshops, all aligned with our mission and values. Tens of thousands of visitors from Manchester, across the UK, and internationally have engaged with our diverse programme, which includes film screenings, creative workshops, live performances, exhibitions, talks, and more. Over the past three years, grants from the HK BN(O) scheme have enabled us to deliver high-quality programmes for the Hong Kong community in Greater Manchester. Feedback consistently highlights our central location, welcoming multilingual staff, and the impressive architectural features of our building as key strengths.”