Episode #26 Weaving Connections with Will Marshall

In today’s episode of @the_grateful_web Art Podcast I'm joined by curator Will Marshall. Based in Manchester, Will has played an active role in the region's artist-led scene, previously working as a curator at Bankley Gallery and co-running the nomadic Scaffold Gallery, producing exhibitions in spaces across the North West. He is now the founder and director of Texture, an independent gallery established in 2025, presenting a thoughtfully curated programme of artists from both the North West and further afield.In this conversation, we explore the importance of artist-led initiatives, local support networks, and the communities that sustain creative practice. We discuss the value of creating your own opportunities, the realities of building a gallery from the ground up, and why DIY approaches remain vital in providing spaces where artists can meet, exhibit, experiment, and contribute to a thriving cultural landscape.Texture gallery re opens in a brand new space on the 19th June 2026 with the show Redactions.RedactionsThomas Griffiths, Jonah Hoffman, Joe O'Rourke, Emily ScarrottOpens Friday 19 June 7-9 Continues 20 June - 27 July by appointment 48 Stocks Street, Cheetham Hill, M88QJhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/JoClementsTheGratefulWeb/membershipHello and thank you for tuning in – just a short message before we hear from this weeks fabulous guest. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it. Any support you can give to what is becoming a valuable resource and evolving archive of what’s happening in the North West of England’s arts community would be really appreciated. I am completely committed to supporting and shouting about our art community and the brilliant artists and curators who make it all happen and this is your chance to support them too .You can sign up to my Patreon for just £2 a month, make a one-off donation, or get in touch if you’d like to support in another way.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.