Uncertain Futures is a collaborative art and research project which aims to highlight and analyse the intersectional inequalities facing women over 50 around work. This includes inequalities relating to gender, age, race, disability, and migration status. The project was initially developed by artist Suzanne Lacy with Manchester Art Gallery. Following a period of consultation, an Advisory Group formed of women over 50 from Manchester’s diverse communities with Manchester City Council’s Work and Skills Team. It is supported by a research team from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Uncertain Futures combines art, research, and activism through which it aims to achieve social change, and has published a Manifesto to that end. The title is taken from the research consortium Uncertain Futures: Managing Late-career Transitions and Extended Working Life led by Professor Sarah Vickerstaff.
