Creating /Collecting /Collaborating
University of Salford Art Collection
Welcome to the University of Salford Art Collection – an ambitious and growing collection of over 800 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 & external partners. Read more about our collection, programme, campus gallery, and latest news here!
Highlights
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Joe Fowler
‘Call to Industry’ is a ‘tongue-in-cheek exploration of Manchester’s fetishisation of industrial spaces and history, via a parody cult initiation video for an organisation which worships industry’ – now on show at CATALYST: Celebrating 10 Years of the Graduate Scholarship Programme.
Read more about it here!
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Elliott Flanagan
‘A piece of something bigger’ (2018) is a film by artist Elliott Flanagan, exploring class subcultures, and personal and social histories. It was shown as part of Art Film Season, but is back for CATALYST: Celebrating 10 Years of the Graduate Scholarship Programme.
Read more about it here!
#WMHD2024 – Mindful gallery tours
To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024, we’ve launched a new self-guided mindful gallery tour. Pickup a leaflet in the gallery, or download a copy online.
Hybrid Futures: Hypersea – in retrospect
Recently, the Hybrid Futures: Hypersea event premiered at Salford Museum & Art Gallery as part of Fat Out Fest, our team assistant Sam gives his thoughts
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Alena Ruth Donely
Alena Ruth Donely exhibits at our new exhibitions CATALYST with their piece ‘Wavy Lady’, 2020.
Find out more here!
Introducing: Art Collection Intern Cami
An introduction post from Collection Intern and recent graduate Cami O’Hagan, working with the team this Summer / Autumn on collections care, cataloguing and our exhibitions & events programme.
