This autumn, Macclesfield will host an unmissable new cultural event - Beneath the Surface, the inaugural exhibition from Mill Artists Collective will be curated by Hannah Wooll, Stephen Milner and Tyra Till.

Emerging out of the acclaimed Macc'N Chat programme facilitated by Mark Devereux Projects, this launch brings together a powerful group of contemporary artists with strong ties to the region.

The dynamic collective will offer an energy and spark to ignite conversation and wonder.

Housed in the historic Butter Market, at the very heart of Macclesfield's town centre, the show promises a rich, multi-layered experience for audiences.

Open 11am to 4pm daily from October 4 to October 12, expect to encounter painting, sculpture, moving image, immersive VR, participatory works, and large-scale installation.

The 11 artists boast a varied, stimulating mix of practices that showcase a sample of the breadth and ambition of the region's creative voices.

Alongside the exhibition, the programme will include community visits and workshops, encouraging people of all ages to explore, create, and connect.

A Beneath The Surface MAC 2025 Symposium will invite lively and critical discussion on the artworks in the show, examining the threads that connect; the role of artists today, and the ways in which creativity can help shape our communities and our place in the region and the world.

Beneath the Surface is an invitation to engage with contemporary art in meaningful, thought-provoking, and inspiring ways in the heart of East Cheshire.

Artists: Sue Asbury, Jacki Clark, Hannah Wooll, Erika Groeneveld, Susan Gunn, Rachel Ho, Emma Lloyd, Stephen Milner, Aimee Spilsted, Mike Thorpe and Tyra Till.

Key dates | Free events | Accessible entry

• Saturday, October 4, 17:00-20:00 | PREVIEW EVENT | Free | Pre-Book via Eventbrite on Instagram: @mill_artists_collective Link in bio.
• Tuesday, October 7, 13:30-14:30 | Space 4 Autism group Visit with Jacki Clark | Closed Event | Limited public access during this hour
• Wednesday, October 8, 14:00-16:00 | Beneath The Surface MAC Symposium | Free | Pre-Book via Eventbrite on Instagram: @mill_artists_collective. Link in bio.
• Friday, October 10, 11:00-13:30 | Visible Mending Workshop with artist Aimee Spilsted | Free | Drop-in | Booking not necessary
• Saturday, October 11, 12:00-13:00 | Children's Clay Workshop with artist Rachel Ho | Free | Pre-Book via Eventbrite on Instagram: @mill_artists_collective. Link in bio.
• Sunday, October 12 | Final Day