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NOW BOOKING! 28th October. OFFSHOOT: Cultivating connections – art, nature and place

The Symposium: Hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, University of Salford and Open Eye Gallery, this one-day symposium brings together artists, commissioners, academics, funders, cultural organisations, environmental partners and public sector leaders to explore how cross-sector collaboration can create ambitious, place-based cultural projects. Date and location: Wednesday 28th October  New Adelphi Building,   University of Salford,   […]

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Programme Director – Re-centre

Lead a new Creative People and Places programme in Salford We are seeking a collaborative and values-led Programme Director to establish and lead Re-centre, Salford’s new Creative People and Places programme. Re-centre has secured £1 million in confirmed funding and will support a long-term vision for community-led culture across the city. Funded by Arts Council […]

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Self-Defined: Symposium at Open Eye Gallery Liverpool

Thursday 28 May /11am – 4pm / Open Eye Gallery / free, RSVP The University of Salford is partnering with Open Eye Gallery and invites you you to attend Self Defined: Symposium. The symposium brings together artists, curators and cultural professionals from regions of Europe less represented in the UK cultural sector. Through conversations on archives, memory […]

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Lindsay Taylor, Art Collection Director to speak at Peer to Peer: UK/Ukraine Symposium

On Wednesday 13th May 2026, Art Collection Director Lindsay Taylor will speak at Peer to Peer: UK/Ukraine online Symposium. This event brings together cultural practitioners, teachers, curators, archivists, researchers and students to explore and exchange knowledge and skills about different aspects of photography. Hosted by the Ukrainian Photography NGO in collaboration with Lviv National Academy […]

CreaTech Artist CoLab Opportunity

A new artist development and commission opportunity for early career or emerging creative connected to Salford - wishing to explore creative technologies. Deadline to apply: 11 August 2025

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.

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!

Green Impact Awards 2024

In November 2024 we attended the Green Impact awards - and thanks to the dedication of our team we secured a Platinum award and Innovation for Engagement Award.

Left to right: Lindsay Taylor, Sam Parker, Sean Rorke, Jessica Bennett, Elliott Flanagan, Robin Standring, Jess Robinson, Iqra Saied

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