OLDHAM GALLERY was set alight after hours as children came along to fill the museum with coloured LED Throwies.
‘Museums at Night’ is part of a nationwide event to encourage visitors to museums, galleries and heritage sites by opening their doors after hours and organising special events.
Anyone was invited to the free event at Oldham Gallery, organised by Hack Oldham, and encouraged to add their own light sculpture to the explosion 1,000 LED lights.
Andy Powell, founder of Hack Oldham and owner of Caffeinated Projects, said: “We’ve been organising monthly computer clubs on Saturdays in Oldham Library for over a year now.
“These have been well received so we have been keen to do something with Gallery Oldham as well.
“When the opportunity came along between planned exhibitions we seized the chance to fill the gap with a light display.”
Andy continued: ”We thoroughly enjoyed organising the event and working with Gallery Oldham.
“Children never cease to amaze us! Their creativity has not limits so for us it was a very special experience.”
Gallery Oldham’s Access and Interpretation Officer Evad Ould-Okojie added: “We are really grateful to the support of Hack Oldham on this event.
“Lighting up the Gallery has been great fun and a huge success! This is our first venture working with them and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
Hack Oldham is a community maker space in the heart of Oldham’s independent quarter where people of all ages and backgrounds meet to do interesting things. Find out more on their website.
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