Art Battle MCR XXV at Aviva Studios

Manchester’s most energetic art event Art Battle MCR takes over Aviva Studios in January for its next event. Coinciding with Factory International’s immersive David Hockney exhibition, painters, illustrators, tattooists and street artists will go head-to-head in the epic art battle. Each artist is given a blank canvas and 30 minutes to create a masterpiece. Crowds can move around the action, watching the art come to life and ultimately deciding who will be crowned champion. Hosted by broadcaster and DJ Hattie Pearson, Art Battle MCR XXV will mix up the live art with DJs, street food and plenty of drinks.