Carry the Clouds Away
New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
University of Salford
17th August – 18th December 2026
Free entry, open to the public 10am – 4pm weekdays (excl bank holiday).
About the exhibition:
Carry the Clouds Away brings together contemporary art, community projects, and works from the University Art Collection to explore the varied ways in which we find inspiration, connection, and solace in places of nature.
Our own Peel Park marks its 180th anniversary this autumn and is the inspiration for several artists. Laura Daly’s The Storm Cone reimagines the site of the former bandstand and its rich history through an augmented reality app; whilst Liam Ratcliffe’s photography captures the ever-changing seasons and skylines over the past year. Alumna Lizzie King’s postcards celebrate the park as a place of rest and escape – and once even a popular holiday destination!
Several projects highlight relationships between people, place and sense of community. Hayley Suviste’s work with local charity Salford Loaves and Fishes responds to the River Irwell through printmaking, writing and audio-visual work; whilst Adelina Court’s illustrations capture the development of a new community garden in Eccles. Pottery inspired by natural forms is generously loaned from START, a local mental health charity that uses creativity to improve lives.
Further works reflect on personal connections with nature. Graduate Jack Jameson considers the natural world through queer ecology; and current BA Photography student Alyssa Fort reveals the world in intimate detail through microscopic photography. The exhibition also features a selection of works from the University Art Collection, celebrating the enduring joy and inspiration that nature offers.
We welcome you to spend time in the gallery to rest and unwind, and consider how connecting with places of nature might support your own inspiration and wellbeing.
Upcoming Events:
Sustainable Cyanotype Drop In Workshop
- Thursday 15th October 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30PM
- New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
Join us for a workshop led by artists Lizzie King and Hayley Suviste, where you will get to make your own cyanotype print using plant matter, learning an early photographic practice from the 1800s. Connect with nature and get creative!
All materials are provided, just bring your imagination! The event is also open to staff, students and the public, everyone is welcome to join.
- Wednesday 21st October 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30pm
- New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery and Peel Park
Join artists Hayley Suviste and Lizzie King for a guided sound walk along the River Irwell in Peel Park.
During this soundwalk, we will slow down and listen closely to the river and its surroundings, using different recording methods to explore often-hidden layers of sound, including the river’s underwater world. The walk will end with a relaxed conversation over hot drinks back at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery about what we noticed, heard, and experienced. (We will meet prior to the walk at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery at 12:30pm).
This event is free, but ticketed so you must book your free tickets in advance as spaces are limited.