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Artist Q&A with Simon Connor and Andrew Brooks

Ahead of their highly anticipated, immersive art installation – From the Edges: Salford’s Hidden Landscapes, commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection; Simon Connor and Andrew Brooks are giving us an exclusive insight into the background of their new artwork; due to be exhibited 3rd May at the 2026 instalment of Sounds from the […]

Announcing! OFFSHOOT: Artists in Residence

We are delighted to introduce our second public presentation of OFFSHOOT: Artists in Residence at RHS Garden Bridgewater. This exhibition encourages visitors to explore the gardens in new ways – with three OFFSHOOT artists, and members of the community, displaying art work in a variety of locations. Yan Wang Preston is a multi-award-winning visual artist […]

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The Royal Technical Institute, Salford and the City of Making – by Dr. Alexandra Mitchell

Dr. Alexandra Mitchell, University of Salford Archivist reflects on the City of Making exhibition; touching on the University’s origins, the School of Art and student experiences. Walking into the City of Making exhibition, one of the first things you encounter are three striking, enlarged photographs from the University’s Photographic Archive Collection. Each captures a pair […]

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March Collections Spotlight: Women’s History Month

For 2026’s Women’s History Month, Team Assistant Keira Marchant is highlighting some interesting female artist made pieces in our Collection – discussing women’s experiences with gender, identity and social roles and how these themes span across the diverse and varied works of four Northern based artists. This March presents the perfect opportunity to highlight the contributions of […]

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Curator Tour – City of Making Exhibition / Salford 100 Centenary Event

Join curator Stephanie Fletcher for a free gallery tour of the City of Making on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 1-1:30pm. To mark the celebration of Salford’s 100 year anniversary, join curator Stephanie Fletcher for a informal, lunchtime gallery tour of City of Making, an exhibition bringing together contemporary art with historic archives images, reflecting on […]

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New artist in residence: Omid Asadi Residency at Energy House 2.0

The University of Salford Art Collection are thrilled to announce Manchester based artist Omid Asadi has been selected as the latest artist-in-residence at Energy House 2.0. This residency has been commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection and will run from Spring 2026 until the end of the year. Located on Fredrick Road campus, […]

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Photo 100: Open Call (for students, staff and alumni)

As part of the City of Making exhibition programme, the Art Collection are pleased to announce the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery’s first photography open call. Salford has always been a place to experiment, invent and imagine. PHOTO 100 is inspired by Salford’s 100 year anniversary, join us in celebrating Salford and submit your images inspired […]

Announcing: ‘From the Edges’ at Sounds from the Other City

Date: 3rd May 2026 Immersive Art Installation: Simon Connor and Andrew Brooks University of Salford Art Collection in partnership with From The Other The University of Salford is excited to announce that it is partnering once again with Sounds from the Other City Festival! We will be presenting a brand new, hot off the press […]