Creating /Collecting /Collaborating

Art Collection

Welcome to the University of Salford Art Collection – an ambitious and growing collection of over 900 modern and contemporary artworks, founded c1968. We commission new work, support artist development, and host a range of exhibitions and events with a wide range of internal and external partners. Read more about our collection, campus gallery, and latest news.

Latest News:

Now booking: Artist talk with Yan Wang Preston

Join our lunchtime talk to hear from artist in residence Yan Wang Preston, an artist passionate about the natural world and our positions within it. Free, all welcome.

two women stand together chatting in a large garden on a sunny day

Salford awarded up to £750,000 as part of Arts Council England’s largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfolio

Part of the (2026-2029) portfolio, the Re-centre programme puts culture in the hands of the local community

an image showing bright yellow placards leaning against a white wall. The text in large black capital letters reads "include us"

Sam Parker reflects on 2 years with the Art Collection

Our Team Assistant’s, Sam Parker’s, time with us is coming to an end – he reflects on the past 2 years working with us here.

Photograph of Team Assistant Sam Parker, shot from behind, looking at the grid of Yue Wu's photographs as part of the 'Mediated Realities' Exhibition.

Announcing: our OFFSHOOT Socially Engaged Photographers

Socially engaged artists Anoosh Ariamehr, Liz Lock and Fiona Robinson join the OFFSHOOT project, working with communities to explore photography, creativity, nature, art and wellbeing,

A photograph of artist Fiona Robinson, this image is shot looking directly down the lens barrel as Fiona takes the image - it may be a mirror shot.

Announcing our 2025 Graduate Scholars

Welcome to our five new graduate scholars, joining our unique 12 month artist development programme ran in partnership with Castlefield Gallery.

an artist stands between two of his mixed media artworks, against a white wall.