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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:
Reflections: Between the Earth and the Sky
Sharing new images by BA Photography students made in response to the themes of our gallery show: Between the Earth and the Sky.
Open Call: Socially Engaged Photographer
A new paid role working with Salford Youth Service, bringing together art, photography, nature, and wellbeing! Deadline: 7th July
Experiencing ‘From The River’s Mouth’
In May 2025 our Artist in Residence at the University of Salford Acoustic Labs, Hayley Suviste, presented a 3-part installation as part of Sounds From The Other City.
Artist Lizzie King shares her experience of ‘From The River’s Mouth’ here.
Energy House 2.0: Mishka Henner & Emily Speed
In Spring 2025 we launched an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists Mishka Henner and Emily Speed, in partnership with the Castlefield Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Energy House Labs. The exhibition is the culmination of 18-month Artist Residencies with Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford.
Find out more here.
OFFSHOOT: Memory Keepers at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Artist in Residence Yan Wang Preston launches OFFSHOOT at RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater to meet photographer Yan, hear about her residency to date – and find out how you can become a ‘Memory Keeper’ for our magnificent 300 year old tree!
Art project with RHS Garden Bridgewater blooms with new funding
The University of Salford Art Collection has been awarded Arts Council England funding to support a series of artist residencies with RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford – bringing together art, photography, nature, wellbeing and community.
