About Us
Blank Media Collective champions emerging artists, writers, musicians and performers by giving them a unique platform to showcase their work. We support a diverse range of practitioners through the following means:
- Curation and implementation of exhibitions
- Facilitation of live music/performance events
- Publication in blankpages online magazine
- Free portfolio hosting on our website
- Sales of artwork through our online store
- Workshop facilitation
- Widening community involvement in the arts
- Career development support and mentoring
We actively encourage collaborations both between differing art forms and artists, helping to develop relationships to aid their future careers. Blank Media Collective continues to create associations with a wide range of groups, organisations and businesses.
Blank Media Collective is an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation established in 2006 and is run from Manchester by a dedicated team of volunteers. The organisation is developing an excellent reputation for the high quality of its output. Blank Media Collective are proud to offer a vital support network to hundreds of creative practitioners from throughout the UK and abroad as well as its base in the North-West.
For further information on Blank Media Collective and how to get involved please email Mark at .
Support Our Work
Blank Media Collective is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation relying upon fundraising and external support to promote the work of emerging practitioners. The work that we do would not be possible without the kind support and donations that we receive.
We use donations to:
- Implement and advertise Blank Media Collective exhibitions and events
- Contribute towards the hire of external venues for exhibitions and events
- Help meet the hosting costs of our website
Blank Media Collective is also working towards opening our first Contemporary Art Space based in Manchester. This space will promote and support the work of emerging practitioners from throughout the UK and Internationally. If you would like to make a donation for this project especially please contact Mark at info@blankmediacollective.org for further information.
Help us to continue our work by making a donation via PayPal
Meet The Team!
Mark Devereux - Director & Exhibitions Coordinator
Mark Devereux is a visual artist based in Manchester and specialises in the use of camera-less photography, as well as using the camera as a tool to create abstract imagery. The theme of Alchemy is significant throughout Mark’s practice, ranging from the ways in which the work is created to the connotations that it has for the viewer. He graduated from Staffordshire University with a BA in Design: Photography and MA in Fine Art. Mark is the Director of Blank Media Collective.
Website: http://www.markdevereux.co.uk
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Martin Dale - Financial Administrator
Martin Dale has extensive experience in retail management and financial controls. He is a bit of a self-confessed book worm and loves going out hiking in the Peak District, Wales and Cumbria. Martin is Blank Media Collective’s Financial Administrator.
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Dwight Clarke - Development Coordinator
Dwight Clarke has vast experience within the commercial print industry and has strong links within the advertising and fashion sectors. Dwight is Blank Media Collective’s Development Coordinator, working with external sponsors and supporters, along with helping to create new initiatives to enable the organisation to advance.
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Annette Cookson - Development Coordinator
Annette Cookson arrives from a community development background, and recently graduated in Film, Television & Cultural Studies (BA Hons) at MMU Cheshire. Annette is a keen advocate of arts in the community, and community involvement in the arts across Manchester and the North West and has herself, been a performance poet in the city for the last 3yrs. Her work has also appeared in blankpages and she has performed at events and exhibitions hosted by Blank Media Collective.
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Dan English - Communications Coordinator
Dan English moved to Manchester six years ago and has spent his time carving a reputation for himself in the city’s music scene through the conception and development of local collective Naive Melody. Currently studying Events Management he got involved in the arts scene helping to set up Manchester’s first pop-up shop NoiseLab. A welcome addition to Blank Media Collective, Dan is part of the new Communications team using his Marketing and PR knowledge to further contribute to Manchester’s thriving creative industries.
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Stephanie Graham - Communications Coordinator
Stephanie Graham is a recent graduate of Fine Art (BA Hons) from Manchester School of Art. Her work takes inspiration from the urban environment and the way personal activities can be an insight into a wider philosophical idea, regarding human behaviour. Originally from London, she has developed a passion for Manchester and its creative scene. Stephanie works with Dan English as Communications Coordinator.
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Sylvia Coates - Information Manager
Since moving across the Pennines to undertake a BA in English and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sylvia has volunteered for a range of creative organisations, including Manchester Oxjam and Arts About Manchester. Currently, she is now working towards an MA in Library and Information Management, with the hope to eventually work in film archiving, and of course put her new found knowledge to good use through her assistance with Blank Media Collective.
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Simon Mills - Websitery & BlankMarket
Simon Mills is a freelance documentary/commercial photographer and web designer based in Aberdeen. He has worked for clients including Wallpaper magazine, Sketch City and Eurocultured Festival. Much of his photography work focusses on the things that we see every day but gives them a heightened level of importance. His web designs are always concentrated on the customer and target audience, using his own creativity and style to create both informative and visual appealing sites. Simon is Blank Media Collective’s web designer and content manager.
Website: http://www.simonmillsphotography.com
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Jamie Hyde - Exhibitions Coordinator
Jamie Hyde is a visual artist, film maker and musician based in Manchester. Much of his work is inspired by Film Noir and his own experimentation and imagination. Since graduating from University with an MA in the arts, Jamie has developed his skills to work within a College music department. Jamie is one of the founding members of Blank Media Collective and works within the exhibitions team.
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Marcelle Holt - Exhibitions Coordinator
Marcelle Holt is an artist currently studying on the Interactive Arts programme at Manchester Metropolitan University. Marcelle’s work is informed by investigative practice combined with personal responses. She is concerned with how art is communicated, who to and what for, which has led her to the post of Blank Media Collective Exhibitions Coordinator, ad hoc blogger and tweeter.
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Claire Curtin - Exhibitions Coordinator
Claire Curtin is a Printmaker, specialising in etching and screen print she also works using spray paint and stencilling. Claire’s work is inspired by the faces that she see’s in random marks, spillages, knots of wood and even clouds, she documents these faces by drawing and photographing them. Claire graduated in Fine Art Printmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University this year and is currently a part-time Lecturer of Print at Coleg Menai in Bangor. Claire took part in Blank Media Collective’s Intern scheme and is now a member of the exhibitions team.
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Rachael Farmer - Exhibitions Coordinator
Rachael Farmer is currently studying History of Art at the University of Manchester. Since volunteering through Blank Media Collective’s intern programme, Rachael was invited to become Exhibitions Coordinator on a permanent role.
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Taneesha Ahmed - Exhibitions Coordinator
Taneesha Ahmed is good at many things. These things include making art, talking art, curating art and folding t-shirts. However she has never been any good at baking cakes. Taneesha has embarked on the role of Exhibitions Coordinator with the objective to make good art happen.
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Iain Goodyear - Live Music Coordinator
Iain Goodyear is a film maker and musician based in Manchester. His work is a combination of two projects; Left of the Border Films and Kee Op music. Left of the Border Films specialise in experimental film and visuals, whilst Kee Op makes electronica that shows innovation and experimentation influenced by techno and breakbeat styles. Iain enjoys collaborating with other visual artists and musicians.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/leftoftheborderfilms | http://www.myspace.com/keeop
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Gareth Hacking - Official Photographer
Gareth Hacking is an artist and freelance photographer living and working in Manchester. Since graduation from Staffordshire University with a BA(Hons) in Fine Art, he has exhibited in galleries around Wales and the North West. Gareth is Blank Media Collective’s Official Photographer so can normally be found at all our events with his camera in tow.
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John Leyland - blankpages Editor
John Leyland is a writer, poet and performer based in Manchester. A graduate from Liverpool John Moores University in Imaginative Writing, John is a poetic magic realist. His work often explores the communal nature of personal relationships. He transports the audience to an honest, creative truth, observing with significance the importance of detail. John has performed extensively in Manchester, the North West and beyond (appearing at Contact Theatre, greenroom, Matt and Phred’s Jazz Club, Mad Ferret Festival, Not Part Of Festival, Manchester Literature Festival, Big Chill Festival among many others). John is Editor of blankpages, Blank Media Collective’s online magazine.
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Dan Bridgwood Hill - blankpages Music Editor
Dan is a multi-instrumentalist who has been taking part in the Manchester DIY music scene for quite some time. What started out watching Sweep The Leg Johnny in a near empty, smelly, dirty pub has continued in much the same way for nearly 10 glorious years. He has played in numerous rock, folk, post-rock, doom, metal and noise bands. Dan is the Music Editor for blankpages, Blank Media Collective’s online magazine.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/dbhguitar
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Michael Thorp - blankpages Visual Editor / Designer
Michael Thorp is a Manchester based artist and illustrator. As an illustrator Michael uses a variety of media including drawn images, found objects and photography to create his illustrations. As a painter his work explores the paths we choose to take through life and the ultimate unknown that waits for us at it’s end. Michael graduated from Coventry University with a BA Hons in Fine Art and Illustration and is one half of the Visual Editor / Designer team for blankpages online magazine.
Website: http://www.michaelthorp.com
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Henry Roberts - blankpages Visual Editor / Designer
Henry Roberts, freelance designer, doodler, violinist and all-round decent chap, studied Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent. Born in Rome (bilingual), raised in the home counties (a bit posh) and well traveled (neo-hippy), this rake of a man has gathered influences like fallen leaves, and composted them into his eclectic style. Henry is the other half of the Visual Editor / Designer team for blankpages online magazine.
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