Castlefield Gallery is an art gallery in Manchester that is nationally and internationally recognised and plays a strategic role in the development of contemporary art the UK. Castlefield Gallery supports the professional careers of artists and curators through research, production, presentation and interpretation. Castlefield Gallery currently has 3 main strands of work – a) an exhibition and events programme, b) Project Space, a mentoring and professional development scheme, and c) PureScreen, a platform for promoting single channel artists’ film and video. We present exhibitions and events, facilitate continued professional development programmes for artists, and work to engage wider participation in contemporary visual arts. Initiated in 1984, we are now one of the most established and successful artist-initiated galleries in the UK and are a cornerstone for artist development in Manchester and the region. www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk. In addition Castlefield Gallery runs www.theartguide.co.uk , the only what’s on guide for contemporary visual art in the North West region. It provides a detailed listings site that provides up-to-date information on visual arts activity bringing together the independent, public and commercial sectors, the site offers the latest news from contemporary visual arts venues, organisations and groups.