Reflections: Between the Earth and the Sky
Sharing new images by BA Photography students made in response to the themes of our gallery show: Between the Earth and the Sky.
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Open Call: Socially Engaged Photographer
A new paid role working with Salford Youth Service, bringing together art, photography, nature, and wellbeing! Deadline: 7th July
Experiencing ‘From The River’s Mouth’
In May 2025 our Artist in Residence at the University of Salford Acoustic Labs, Hayley Suviste, presented a 3-part installation as part of Sounds From The Other City. Artist Lizzie King shares her experience of 'From The River's Mouth' here.
Energy House 2.0: Mishka Henner & Emily Speed
In Spring 2025 we launched an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists Mishka Henner and Emily Speed, in partnership with the Castlefield Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Energy House Labs. The exhibition is the culmination of 18-month Artist Residencies with Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford. Find out more here.
Energy House 2.0: Mishka Henner & Emily Speed
In Spring 2025 we launched an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists Mishka Henner and Emily Speed, in partnership with the Castlefield Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Energy House Labs. The exhibition is the culmination of 18-month Artist Residencies with Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford. Find out more here.
OFFSHOOT: Memory Keepers at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Artist in Residence Yan Wang Preston launches OFFSHOOT at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater to meet photographer Yan, hear about her residency to date - and find out how you can become a ‘Memory Keeper’ for our magnificent 300 year old tree!
Art project with RHS Garden Bridgewater blooms with new funding
The University of Salford Art Collection has been awarded Arts Council England funding to support a series of artist residencies with RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford - bringing together art, photography, nature, wellbeing and community.
Art & Science: In Conversation on 15th May 2025
Artists in residence Mishka Henner and Emily Speed join Energy House Technical Director Richard Fitton, in a conversation bringing together art, science and technology. Chaired by University Art Collection Director Lindsay Taylor. Limited tickets!
Sounds of River Irwell brought to life for new installation
Artist in residence Hayley Suviste prepares to present a new three part audio-visual installation at the University's Acoustics Laboratories - commissioned by the Art Collection and in partnership with Sounds from the Other City Festival 2025
Betty Connal’s ‘Peninsula’
This work, simply signed ‘Connal’, was an early acquisition for the Collection. Our research suggests this is Betty Connal (1935-1999). Connal was born in the UK and studied at the Atelier 17 art school in Paris, under the renowned surrealist and abstract expressionist printmaker Stanley William Hayter. Want to know more? Find out here!