Artist Drop-in - Rochdale

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Date
21 May 2026
Venue
Richard Street Studios, 44-46 Richard Street, Rochdale, OL11 1DU
Tickets
Free tickets (pre-booking required)

6–8pm

Suitable for all ages - Under 14s with an adult 18+

Book Your Free Ticket

Suitable for all ages - Under 14s with an adult 18+

A casual meet-up for artists from across Greater Manchester and beyond

Want to meet fellow artists in a relaxed, informal setting? We’re bringing our popular Artist Drop-in to Rochdale!

Come together with artists from across the city and share ideas over a cuppa. Get to know the Factory International Artist Development Team and the Breaking Barriers Team – including Parvez Qadir (Artistic Director), Jodie Ratcliffe (Executive Producer) and Ella Marshall (Creative Producer). We’re here to answer your questions!

Plus, explore Richard Street Studios – an artist studio in the heart of Rochdale – and its new exhibition Desi United by Iqra Saied.

Access information

Richard Street Studios is situated in the centre of Rochdale and offers a range of creative workspaces tailored to the needs of Rochdale’s growing art and creative business community. 

The venue has step-free and wheelchair access throughout. Please contact the studio manager via email at studio@breakingbarriersrochdale.com for more information.

Travel information

The studio address is Richard Street Studios, 44-46 Richard Street, Rochdale, OL11 1DU and the what3words is frames.afford.chats

Train and Tram

The studio is located just a three-minute walk from Rochdale Railway Station and Metrolink stop.

Parking

We have no onsite parking at Richard Street Studios. However, you can park for free at the Central Retail Park, which is just opposite. 

If you are a blue badge holder, please contact the studio manager via email at studio@breakingbarriersrochdale.com who can advise you in advance. 

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