In the next few months, a number of empowering events for women will take place in Manchester. Does gender equality begin on a local level?

Georgie Cubin speaks to Jenny Hibberd (Spoken Word Poet, Graphic Deisgner and Founder House of Verse) and Emily Merchant (Graphic Designer) about the ways in which the arts can change the world.

New narratives arise from Saatchi Gallery's first all-female show, Champagne Life. Women artists find a place to express their voice and give a sense of diversity within the art world.