From art exhibitions to dance projects, Salford’s art scene has much to offer to its residents and beyond.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery: The Open are back for 2026 for their fifth show, showcasing the work of those who are working, studying, living or born in Salford. The exhibition exhibits more than 150 pieces from local artists, spanning everything from paintings and prints to textiles, photography and sculpture. The works were chosen with input from guest judge Kirby Corless, Director & Curator of Ey-Up Wigan CIC. Awards will go to a winner and runner-up, alongside special prizes including the Geoffrey Key award, a Pinc college student choice and a staff pick.
Visitors can have their say by voting for the people’s choice. The exhibition is running from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 29 November 2026 and is free for all to visit.
Find out more here.
Islington Mill Gallery: The Islington Mill Gallery are hosting the Entangled Light project, a pop-up outdoor exhibition of photographs lit by electricity generated from soil. Salford communities have built mud batteries from recycled materials in workshops led by Helen McGhie and Anthony Hall. The images hang from balconies and sit in plant pots in the Islington Mill and Incredible Edible’s Salford’s community garden. It includes portraits by McGhie and still lifes by local schoolchildren and residents.
The exhibition is running from November 4 to November 14.
Find out more here.
New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery: The third MACFEST Muslim Arts Award Exhibition opens with a preview on Thursday September 19. The preview runs from 5:30 to 7pm and costs £10. MACFEST, with the University of Salford’s School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, celebrate Muslim artists through an exhibition and an award ceremony. The exhibition will continue with free entry until 5 December.
Find out more here.
Lowry Youth Dance Project is open to young people aged eight to 14. It’s ran by the Lowry Centre for Advanced Training as part of its outreach programme. Industry professionals teach choreography, movement technique and improvisation. Sessions are on Thursday from 4:45 to 5:45pm. Young dancers learn new ways to move and make friends.
The project costs £40, or £20 for Salford residents and it is running every Thursday from November 5 to November 2.
Find out more here.
