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

Location: New Adelphi Building, University of Salford Schedule: 10am – 4.30pm: Symposium 4.30 – 6.30pm: Drinks reception and networking at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Booking: 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 […]

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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 […]

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!