Lightwaves festival returns to Salford Quays to “bring light into dark winter nights” with immersive visual artworks

By Rais Esat 30th November 2022 Art, Culture 0 comments

Lightwaves will be returning to Salford Quays from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th in December for its 9th annual festival […]

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“There’s a lot of history in Salford, and we want to write about it”: Author discusses new Salford-inspired comic book series

By Evelyn Pugh 30th November 2022 Art 0 comments

A local retired journalist has shared his excitement at the release of his Salford-inspired comic book. Titled Mancunian, Brian Clarke’s colourful comic […]

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“Buying from Amazon is soulless; you don’t know where it’s come from” – Salford potter urges people to shop locally at Christmas

By Faith Tudor 29th November 2022 Art 0 comments

David Partington of Partington’s Pots in Salford is encouraging people to shop locally from creative businesses this Christmas.

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Local Ukrainian resident has her artwork displayed at Broughton Hub

By Leon Jones 28th November 2022 Art, Broughton 0 comments

A Ukrainian resident had her artwork on displayed at the Broughton Hub in Salford. Tetyana Checkley was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine […]

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‘Going to the Match’ painting rehung at The Lowry as it returns to Salford this week

By Rais Esat 25th November 2022 Art, Culture, History 0 comments

LS Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting was rehung in Salford yesterday (24th November) and unveiled to the community the following […]

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“It’s wonderful to have it back”: Lowry Curator shares excitement ahead of Thursday’s return of ‘Going to the Match’ painting

By JessicaBeer 22nd November 2022 Art, Culture, History 0 comments

The Lowrys’ Director of Visual Arts, Michael Simpson and his small team are responsible for trying to keep the work of artist L.S. Lowry on display at the Lowry theatre and art gallery in Salford.

According to Mr Simpson, “The Lowry collection belongs to the people of Salford.”

Mr Simpson is very passionate about his work and appreciates L.S. Lowry for his unconventional artistic style.

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‘Developed With The Lowry’ welcomes new cohort of up-and-coming artists producing for theatre

By Rais Esat 21st November 2022 Art, Comedy, Culture, Theatre 0 comments

The Lowry announced their ‘Developed With’ 2022-24 cohort of artists, who will be part of their flagship development programme, on […]

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Eccles artist featured in London visual arts exhibition

By Manuela Sanchez Lopez 16th November 2022 Art 0 comments

An artist from Eccles is being featured in the London Cista Arts ‘Light and Shadow’ Visual Art Show online exhibition […]

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It’s coming home – Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ to return to Salford this month

By Simone Harrison 16th November 2022 Art 0 comments

L.S. Lowry’s painting ‘Going to the Match’ is set to return to Salford after a successful bid last month by The […]

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Ordsall contemporary artists spread “totally different vibe” at Manchester Art Fair 2022

By Rais Esat 11th November 2022 Art, Culture, Interviews 0 comments

Two art collectives based in Ordsall exhibited at Manchester Art Fair 2022 to promote printmaking and photography. Hot Bed Press, […]

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