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The Lowry launches £40k development scheme for local creatives

The Lowry will be investing over £40,000 in the development of new work by Northern artists in this year’s creative […]

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Salford artists showcase talents at ‘huge, colourful’ exhibition coming to city

A colourful and eclectic art exhibition featuring 30 established and local artists, is coming to Salford this Spring.

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 […]

“You Belong Here” – Salford Museum and Art Gallery’s new exhibition celebrates Salford's history and green spaces

“You Belong Here” – Salford Museum and Art Gallery’s new exhibition celebrates Salford’s history and green spaces

A new exhibition will celebrate Salford’s green spaces and forgotten histories. Four local artists have been commissioned by The University […]

Blaney, the band fronted by Salford Music Festival's founder Ed Blaney, playing live. Used with permission.

“To any young people in the music industry, keep going” – Salford Music Festival react to the possibility of the return of live music by the summer

The annual Salford Music Festival showcases the best of the city’s musical talent whilst also raising vital funds for a […]

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“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 […]

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“It’s ingrained in us isn’t it?”: Philip Westcott on the Days Like These Exhibition

One of the defining traits of Salford’s captivating history has been its relationship with art. From L.S Lowry to Harold […]

“Complete lack of empathy”: Salford arts workers speak on Rishi Sunak’s job remarks

“Complete lack of empathy”: Salford arts workers speak on Rishi Sunak’s job remarks

Salford based arts workers have weighed in on Sunak’s suggestion that arts workers find new jobs. Rishi Sunak has said: […]