Craig Easton: Is Anybody Listening & Our Time, Our Place comes to Salford. Find out more about the exhbition tour & engagement programme so far. PLUS all the details of the exhibition at the University.
Dr. Alexandra Mitchell, University of Salford Archivist reflects on the City of Making exhibition; touching on the University’s origins, the School of Art and student experiences. Walking into the City of Making exhibition, one of the first things you encounter are three striking, enlarged photographs from the University’s Photographic Archive Collection. Each captures a pair […]
Key Information: About the Programme: Run by University of Salford Art Collection with Castlefield Gallery, and in collaboration with our professional partners, the Graduate Scholarship Programme was established in 2014 to support artists in the crucial first year and the initial period after graduation. The programme runs for up to 18 months and grants graduates time, resources and […]
For 2026’s Women’s History Month, Team Assistant Keira Marchant is highlighting some interesting female artist made pieces in our Collection – discussing women’s experiences with gender, identity and social roles and how these themes span across the diverse and varied works of four Northern based artists. This March presents the perfect opportunity to highlight the contributions of […]
Join curator Stephanie Fletcher for a free gallery tour of the City of Making on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 1-1:30pm. To mark the celebration of Salford’s 100 year anniversary, join curator Stephanie Fletcher for a informal, lunchtime gallery tour of City of Making, an exhibition bringing together contemporary art with historic archives images, reflecting on […]
The University of Salford Art Collection are thrilled to announce Manchester based artist Omid Asadi has been selected as the latest artist-in-residence at Energy House 2.0. This residency has been commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection and will run from Spring 2026 until the end of the year. Located on Fredrick Road campus, […]
As part of the City of Making exhibition programme, the Art Collection are pleased to announce the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery’s first photography open call. Salford has always been a place to experiment, invent and imagine. PHOTO 100 is inspired by Salford’s 100 year anniversary, join us in celebrating Salford and submit your images inspired […]
Join us in re-centring Salford!
Art Collection Team Assistant Cami O'Hagan explores three works from the Collection this LGBT+ History Month
Date: 3rd May 2026 Immersive Art Installation: Simon Connor and Andrew Brooks University of Salford Art Collection in partnership with From The Other The University of Salford is excited to announce that it is partnering once again with Sounds from the Other City Festival! We will be presenting a brand new, hot off the press […]
This event is part of Go Green Salford fortnight, festival of Sustainability. Join us for a free drop-in collage workshop in the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery lead by artist, alumni, and founder of Studio Within Katie Aird! Inspired by our new exhibition City of Making – come along to discover how imagination and sustainability can […]