Tag: art

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King's Arms

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King’s Arms

Verbose’s first headliner of 2023, Will Stevenson launches his first poem collection called ‘We are Now Approaching’ with themes of time and travel.

Photo of Box on the Docks art installation, taken by Bethanie Jarvis-Green

Media City’s Box on the Docks showcases local artists in new art installation

Up-and-coming local artists have been featured in Box on the Dock’s collaboration with MIKESIAN studio. The installation will run between […]

Pieces at the "Exploring the Collection" exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Credit: Mel Cionco

Exploring the Collection – A true display of Salford history through the lens of influential artists

Three famous Salford artists feature in the latest “Exploring the Collection” exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. It experimental, […]

Rachel Goodyear's Illustrations at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Credit: Mel Cionco

REVIEW: Perfect pencil silhouettes at Salford Museum and Art Gallery

A solo exhibition “Stirrings” at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery features a vast array of works highlighting the nature […]

The team. Given permission to use via photo credit: Paul Pickford

“They say Tigers can’t change their stripes, but I did here”: Salford’s Care-Leaving Service has been renovated to support the wellbeing of young people in care

The care-leaving service for Salford has been transformed through art, decorating and DIY to help young people in care feel […]

Creative Embassies artists on residency in Leeuwarden. Image by Sarah Heard

“If Manchester is the restaurant, Salford is the kitchen”: Salford artists swap skills with foreign counterparts on European exchange programme

Salford artists are being given the chance to collaborate with creators from other European cities to share skills, cultures and […]

Tetyana Checkley Ukrainian Artist

Local Ukrainian resident has her artwork displayed at Broughton Hub

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

Mike Sweeney and producer during broadcast at Salford Shopping Centre.

“This is my DNA; this is my city” – BBC presenter Mike Sweeney hosts radio show at Salford Shopping Centre

BBC presenter Mike Sweeney has hosted a radio show at Salford Shopping Centre to promote charities assisting people in Salford with the cost-of-living crisis.

Photo by Jessica Beer

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

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.