It is a small gallery originally based in Salford but got funded by the arts council to move to Manchester and set up the gallery they currently in inhabiting. To begin with they were mostly self financing and still are to a extend but are more funded by various grants and councils. It's directors are Sophia Crilly & Mark Kennard.
At my time of visit they were representing 7 artist's, most of which are older and further educated, a number of which they found at the Zoo Art Fair of this year. Which they have a monthly catch up with to keep in contact up to date and to keep their best interests at heart. Bureau currently represents Jacob Cartwright, Dave Griffiths, Mark Harasimowicz, Tim Machin, Paul Needham, Vinca Petersen, and Mit Senoj. "Bureau’s exhibition programme is complemented by screenings, talks and performance events, alongside international collaborations, exchange and residency projects. The gallery further supports artists’ practice through publishing initiatives, and participation in art fairs."
From the show i visited at the time the works range in price from £500 - £2300 and form those they do sell they keep in contact and add to their invite list's to upcoming shows to keep their audience informed and close.
Overall from my visit to the Bureau Gallery they seem to be a very close knit and open minded directors. Who are becoming very well established and quite up and coming in the gallery business. Their Gallery is very professional, clean and dynamic, with a very friendly atmosphere also. Its simplicity is very appealing to the layout of the space. I wouldn't be surprised to hear a lot more from Bureau in the future.
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