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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Tuesday 20 November, Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester
Wednesday 21 November, Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester
Thursday 22 November, John Moores University, Liverpool
Friday 23 November, John Moores University, Liverpool

Opening hours are variable, please check the programme for details

VENUES

Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester will be hosting the VITAL International Chinese Live Art Festival programme:

Chinese Arts Centre
Market Buildings
Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU

Tel: +44 (0)161 832 7271
E-mail: info@chinese-arts-centre.org
Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

John Moores University, Liverpool will be hosting two day international conferences.
More info on this venue soon.

ACCESS

Access for All at Chinese Art Centre

Chinese Arts Centre is committed to making all of our services accessible to everyone. We were very proud to be finalists for the RIBA accessible building of the year in 2004 and want to build upon that. Whilst the building is physically accessible, we are now taking steps to make sure all aspects of our work engages with everyone. We would really appreciate feedback and suggestions on how we might improve. Currently these are the services we offer:

All talks have a BSL interpreter present.

We provide exhibition notes in the following formats, large print, Braille and Cantonese.

We aim to provide a safe environment for all. We will accommodate all individuals with access needs.

We have two audio descriptive CD's. One about the centre and the gallery space including the current exhibition, and the other a discussion in response to the art.

The centre has plenty of seating rest areas.

We also offer a meet and greet service to and from your vehicle, just call the centre and a member of staff will be available. We can also meet at the nearest tram stop, which is Shudehill.

There are 2 Disabled Parking bays in front of the building.

We also provide a translation of video installations for visitors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

If you need further information on any of the above contact us via email or phone, at present we do not have text phone.
Tel. +44 (0)161 832 7271 E-mail: info@chinese-arts-centre.org

HOW TO FIND CHINESE ARTS CENTRE

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By Foot:
Chinese Arts Centre is in the city centre, within walking distance of the Arndale Centre and Printworks Complex. Follow the blue tourist signs located around the city centre.
By Bus:
Chinese Arts Centre is within walking distance of the new bus interchange situated on Shudehill. There are also bus stops situated on Thomas Street directly outside the building.
By Metrolink:
The nearest stations are Market Street and Shudehill tram stops
By Train:
The nearest stations are Victoria and Piccadilly Station
By Car:
Follow the ring road by Ancoats and onto Shudehill

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WHERE TO STAY IN MANCHESTER

Recommended VITAL 07 Hotel Artist Accommodation:
City Inn Manchester's contemporary hotel with sister properties in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Glasgow. Each room is designed as a place to work and relax. The stylish rooms all have floor-to-ceiling windows that can open, enhanced fresh air-conditioning that is climate controlled, iron and ironing board in every room, walk-in power shower and mist free mirrors, luxury cotton bathrobes and toiletries, personal bar with 'City Inn Temptations' snacks and laptop safe. Winner of Best Business Hotel Brand 2007, Business Travel World Awards 2007
For reservations or enquiries contact: T: +44 (0)161 242 1000 manchester.reservations@cityinn.com

Alternative Accommodation:
Ibis Hotel Manchester
Charles Street Princess Street M1 7DL, Manchester, United Kingdom
Tel: (+44)161/2725000 Fax: (+44)161/2725010

Budget accommodation
Travelodge

PLACES TO VISIT

Green Room
Urbis
VisitManchester

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS

Manchester: City Cafe - City Inn and Glamorous
Liverpool: The Quarter and Mei Mei.
Please visit the tickets page where you will be able to pre-book meals in those restaurants.

WHERE TO STAY IN LIVERPOOL

Recommended VITAL 07 Hotel Artist Accommodation:
Britannia Adelphi Hotel - Liverpool. The Britannia Adelphi Hotel is beautifully located in the heart of Liverpool in the North West of England. This internationally renowned hotel is luxurious, well appointed and a superb base from which to explore the many tourist and business attractions of Merseyside. Built in 1914 with superb public rooms and panelled suites, the Britannia Adelphi is Liverpool's largest hotel. It was recently refurbished and now contains all of the modern facilities and amenities that today's traveller requires yet still retains its historical appearance and significance.

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