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

Introducing – Sam Parker, Art Collection Team Assistant

A warm welcome to Sam Parker, our new Team Assistant (Graduate Associate), who reflects on some of our recent programme.

Craig Easton: Is Anybody Listening & Our Time, Our Place

Craig Easton: Is Anybody Listening & Our Time, Our Place comes to Salford. Find out more about the exhbition tour & engagement programme so far. PLUS all the details of the exhibition at the University.

New Blogs from Sustaining Photography 🌿

Lizzie King and Gwen Riley Jones share recipies and reflections from Sustaining Photography in four new blog posts.

A photography shows Gwen Riley Jones walking around the University of Salford campus.

This Weekend – Salford Scholars at The Manchester Contemporary

The University of Salford Art Collection and Castlefield Gallery present Salford Scholars at The Manchester Contemporary 2023.

Sustaining Photography Exhibition Open & Events Programme Announced!

Lizzie King and Gwen Riley Jones present Sustaining Photography, an exhibition exploring plant-based alternatives to traditional photography PLUS an exciting engagement programme.

Mike Pinnington Reviews Visibilities for The Double Negative

“Visibilities manifests as a focused, thoughtful display that brings works together to address diversity, both in regional communities, and globally.” Mike Pinnington, The Double Negative