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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

Green Impact Awards 2024

In November last year (2024) we attended the Green Impact awards and thanks to the dedication of our team we secured a Platinum award (and accompanying Welsh Slate trophy) for the third year in a row! Alongside this we also won the award for Innovation for Engagement.

Read more about it here!

2025 Annual Survey

Do you want to help us put on better events, exhibitions, and decide on new additions to our programme? Then give us your feedback with the new 2025 Annual Survey!

2024/25 Graduate Scholar studio visits

The University of Salford Art Collection, Paradise Works, Islington MIll, Hot Bed Press, and our associates at Castlefield Gallery got together with our current Graduate Scholars to have a look at what they have been up to in their new studios.

Read more here

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!