Love Art? Love Bingo? Love Manchester? (Three rhetorical questions for the price of one there...) Well, this weekend there's the chance to head to the North's most creative city (that's actually official, btw) and indulge in some unique gallery time. And quite possibly win a big cash (gift card) prize.
On Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February 2024, a one-of-a-kind Galary will be popping up thanks to Gala Bingo, as it introduces the All The Calls Galary. This exhibition isn't going to be any old regular day at the gallery, as attendees will be put to the task of matching 90 bingo calls to 90 pieces of artwork for a chance to win big or match as many as they can to leave with a free Gala Bingo gift.
From Two Little Ducks to Jump & Jive, visitors will be tasked to identify all 90 bingo calls within the artwork on display.
Serving as a love letter to the ‘All the Calls’ campaign launched by Gala Bingo last year, the All The Calls Galary will shine a light on the calls at the heart of the bingo community, whilst poking fun at high-concept, fine art. Ranging from pictures to sculptures and performance art, Galary attendees will be treated to a joyful and sensory playground that will hopefully make people smile, laugh and think.
If you pop along, you'll be given a bingo card and pencil and will be tasked with matching the artwork to the 90 bingo calls. Your card should then be dropped into the Gala Bingo ballot box, where if all 90 answers are correct, the submissions will go into a draw to win a £2,500 gift card. For those not up for the whole challenge, smaller prizes will be up for grabs over the weekend also so every visitor can leave as a winner!
The All The Calls Galary is free to enter for curious passers-by for one weekend only, and super-competetive visitors can also sign up early via the Eventbrite page for pre-registration.
The Smolensky Gallery is in the Spinningfields area of Manchester, near the brand-new creative hub of Factory International, the heart of the city’s newest cultural development.
Injecting joy and curiosity into the city of Manchester, the All The Calls Galary hopes to bring the 90 calls back into the heart of the bingo community through a fun and interactive Gala Bingo experience.
What: All The Calls Galary by Gala Bingo
When: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 February 2024
Where: Smolensky Gallery, Building 21, 23 Quay St, Manchester M3 4AE
Opening Times: Saturday 17th 11am - 6pm, Sunday 18th 11am - 5pm
Please note, the Galary will be open for persons aged 18 and over only.
