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

Celebrating Albert Adams – Discovering the Special Collection p.3

Hello Curatorial Intern Cami O’Hagan here, this will be my final takeover for spotlighting these artworks. It has been a privilege in showing you my journey in discovering the work of Albert Adams through auditing the University’s Special Collection!

Read more about the Special Collection here!

Celebrating Albert Adams – Discovering the Special Collection p.2

Cami O’Hagan back again! Covering all things Albert Adams in celebration of the University’s Special Collection! Familiarizing you with his life and work.

Read more about the Special Collection here!

Energy House 2.0’s Artist in Residence Special – Mishka Henner & Emily Speed

Want to know more about our Artists in Residence at Energy House 2.0? In this special edition of Talking Salford Podcast, both Mishka Henner and Emily Speed talk about their practices, projects, careers, and the work they are doing in collaboration with Energy House 2.0!

Celebrating Albert Adams – Discovering the Special Collection

Curatorial Intern Cami O’Hagan takes over the Art Collection’s feed to bring you artwork(s) of the month for November!

Read more about the Special Collection here!

Artist in Residence at RHS Bridgewater – Dr Yan Wang Preston

RHS Garden Bridgewater Artist in Residence
In collaboration with the University of Salford Art Collection, the residency at RHS Bridgewater offers an exciting opportunity to explore the garden and its heritage from a new perspective

Find out more here!

CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Meg Woods

‘Condescending Order’ is a series of zines produced on a monthly basis in 2015, reflecting current political themes. Usually produced in an A5 booklet format, each zine has a variety of formats including poetry, collage and illustration. This series of Zines by Meg Woods is currently on display as a part of CATALYST: Celebrating 10 Years of the Graduate Scholarship Programme.

Read more about it here!