Take part: Leaving, a study of Autumn by Lowri Evans – November 2021
A drop in participatory event with artist Lowri Evans, inspired by Autumn, nature, and natural cycles - stop by for a chat, tea, and biscuits - on campus Thurs 11th Nov
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October news: New colleague Alistair introduces our digitisation project & upcoming store move
An exciting period for the Art Collection as we move to a new central art store, and start a programme of digitisation - supported by new partner colleague Alistair Small
Artwork of the Month October 2021 – Albert Adams, selected by Dr Alice Correia
Our new 'artwork of the month' celebrates selected works from the Collection. This #blackhistorymonth art historian Dr Alice Correia explores a self portrait from our Albert Adams archive - ahead of a new symposium she will lead in 2022.
You Belong Here: Talks, tours & extended exhibition dates – plus new artwork launched
Great news - our collaborative exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery has been extended to Spring/Summer 2022
Introducing: Gwen Riley Jones, socially-engaged photographer in residence
Jones joins the Art Collection for 12 months, in partnership with Open Eye Gallery, to ask: "who are the collections for? What stories can they tell? Whose voice can we hear? And how can we think differently about them?"
Energy House: Artist-in-residence project to feature at COP26 showcase
Climate, Retrofitting and Photography: McCoy Wynne to Exhibit at COP26 Universities' Innovation Showcase
Do you have a favourite tree in Salford?
Our new commission with Salford based artist Lowri Evans takes inspiration from the trees around the city. Submit your favourites to the #SalfordTree inventory - and look out for participatory sessions in Autumn!
Online exhibition: INTERTWINED featuring Seo Hye Lee
VITAL CAPACITIES by VIDEOCLUB: Introducing a new video work by co-commissioned artist Seo Hye Lee, alongside new works by fellow residency artists Linda Stupart and Laura Lulika
Announcing: our 2021 Graduate Scholars
Castlefield Gallery and the University of Salford Art Collection announce the five graduate artists awarded a place on their annual scheme: Katie Aird, Daniel Callan, Jeffrey Knopf, Henna Mahmood, Sara Rawat
Exhibition Opening: ‘You Belong Here’ from 15th July
Book your free tickets now to our new exhibition with Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Salford based artists Lizzie King, Jack Brown, Hilary Jack and Cheddar Gorgeous show new commissions alongside historic works and archives.