Reflections on: Leaving (a study of Autumn)
To celebrate #NationalTreeWeek, artist Lowri Evans reflects on recent project Leaving, a participatory public event which took place under the trees of Salford in Autumn 2021
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In The Studio: Babs Smith
As part of our new In the Studio series, we catch up with one of our 2020/21 Graduate Scholars, Babs Smith.
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
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