Art

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“It’s a good way of de-stressing” – ‘pay what you feel’ arts classes launch virtually in Salford

Following Humbug Art’s online ‘Art Brunch’ classes during the first lockdown, the creator of the business has now launched another […]

Resin tear. Permission for use from: Babs Smith

Salford graduate selected to showcase her piece ‘On the Verge of Tears’ in online art exhibition Made It 2020

As art shows around the UK are cancelled, Salford University Alumna Babs Smith manages to showcase her emotional piece ‘On […]

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“Supporting artists is crucial, especially in this time” – a Salford University graduate provides face masks to the local community

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on peoples livelihoods, something that those who work in the arts know […]

Sculpture being filled with molten bronze. 
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“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 […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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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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“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 […]