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:

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.

We are hiring: Collections & Engagement Officer and Graduate Team Assistant

Apply by 28/09 to join the team!

the image reads We Are Hiring

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.

New exhibition coming soon: Mediated Realities

A new exhibition coming to the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery at the University of Salford in September 2025.

CreaTech Artist CoLab Opportunity

A new artist development and commission opportunity for early career or emerging creative connected to Salford – wishing to explore creative technologies. Deadline to apply: 11 August 2025