Art

Sculpture being filled with molten bronze. 
CC: Emma Rodgers

“It truly is a revolutionary city” – Salford horse sculpture that celebrates local history approaches final hurdle

More details have been added to the Salford horse sculpture that celebrate the city’s history as it begins to be […]

Credit: Salford Arts Theatre (permission via Roni Ellis, co-director of the Theatre)

Salford Arts Theatre virtually celebrate Shelagh Delaney day

Due to Covid restrictions, Salford Arts Theatre are bringing their annual Shelagh Delaney day online by organising a programme of […]

© Kayla Wren

‘The Covid Arms’ Virtual pub stand-up show hosted by Salford graduate

© Kayla Wren Since graduating from Salford, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has starred on Live At The Apollo and Have I Got […]

The Print Store "Leopard Print Art" - Credit: @theprintstoremcr and Emma Blackett

“My margin would be way too small unlike major retailers!” – Local artist Emma Blackett on Black Friday sales

With Black Friday rapidly approaching on 27th November, shoppers can expect to be seeing some major discounts from big retailers, […]

Permission to use by Rachael Monks.

Art for the environment: Worsley mixed-media artist on how she’s playing her part

Climate change has become a major issue for many artists, and reducing their carbon footprint is on the agenda. Worsley […]

Permission given by Philip Westcott

“You forget your worries, it’s just like meditation” – A Salford artist on lockdown and future exhibitions

Undeterred by the temporary closure of The Lowry’s Days Like These exhibition which features his work, Salford artist Philip Westcott […]

Image credit: Rebecca Haydock

“Within 24 hours I had to close orders” – How a Salford University student raised money for charities through lockdown.

A Salford student has raised thousands of pounds for charity by selling showbiz inspired hair scrunchies. Rebecca Haydock launched Scrunchies […]

Holly Ramsay. Credit: The Neighbourhood Threat. https://www.theneighbourhoodthreat.co.uk/about?pgid=kdcuazww-c9f47cba-c960-40a2-b9f3-155258af3bd8

“I couldn’t do any markets, where I made my money” – Salford designer on how lockdown affected her business

Many small businesses in Salford that rely on markets to sell merchandise have had to adapt to the ever-changing climate […]

QUBEK's mural, located behind the Islington Mill. Credit: https://www.instagram.com/qubekmanchester/

An interview with Salford’s Banksy – Qubek

Qubek’s mural, located behind the Islington Mill. Credit: https://www.instagram.com/qubekmanchester/ A striking new mural of a crumbling Donald Trump and laughing […]