Tag: art

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.

Alice Christina-Corrigan of the Developed With The Lowry 2022-24 cohort

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

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

The Art of Banksy Exhibit

Five fun things to do in Salford this weekend

Salford’s a bustling city, with so much going on and so many options. If you are looking for something to […]

“We just need to give things a go and not hold back” -  Salford artist launches collaborative exhibition

“We just need to give things a go and not hold back” -  Salford artist launches collaborative exhibition

A Salford-based artist has launched a collaborative exhibition with six local poets to inspire people to get creative. Emma Evans, […]

Exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Credit: Faith Tudor.

“Even really senior gatekeepers can feel that it’s not easy being a person of colour” – Salford portrait exhibition weighs on continuous workplace discrimination

A Black History Month exhibition in Salford Museum and Art Gallery has helped to showcase continuous workplace discrimination minorities in […]