1. The Gallery Oldham A new space for people and ideas

2. The Building Very successful use of space Exhibitions are reasonably spread out Viewing area Original shape of building Several shapes used in construction of building Effective lighting Layout of fixtures individual to each exhibition Calm and relaxed feel to gallery Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

3. The Exhibitions Visions and Voices All Our Childhoods Alan Rankle

4. Visions and Voices

5. Produced by Lorraine Berry Theme of childhood past and present Encouraged to get involved with the exhibition Past childhood is inspired by Oldham’s History Collection Childhood today was inspired by Grange n Our Lady’s School

6. All Our Childhoods

7. Past childhoods from the Victorian era to present day Represented through photographs, ceramics and paintings Toys, games and dolls from the past Child workers represented through materials and objects common to the child

8. Alan Rankle

9. Born in Oldham Focuses on landscapes and countryside He communicates on a number of levels Focuses on intricate detail His work is contemporary and exciting Focuses on image of landscape from far away Use of colour, contrasting Doesn’t seem to plan out what he paints Gallery has displayed Alan’s work in colour schemes and size of paintings

10. Thank-you for watching our presentation Emily Davys Stefanie Jones Sophie Battersby