Art

Credit: Salford Arts Theatre (permission via Roni Ellis, co-director of the Theatre)

Salford Arts Theatre virtually celebrate Shelagh Delaney day

Due to Covid restrictions, Salford Arts Theatre are bringing their annual Shelagh Delaney day online by organising a programme of […]

© Kayla Wren

‘The Covid Arms’ Virtual pub stand-up show hosted by Salford graduate

© Kayla Wren Since graduating from Salford, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has starred on Live At The Apollo and Have I Got […]

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, […]

Permission to use by Rachael Monks.

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 […]

Permission given by Philip Westcott

“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 […]

Image credit: Rebecca Haydock

“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 […]

Holly Ramsay. Credit: The Neighbourhood Threat. https://www.theneighbourhoodthreat.co.uk/about?pgid=kdcuazww-c9f47cba-c960-40a2-b9f3-155258af3bd8

“I couldn’t do any markets, where I made my money” – Salford designer on how lockdown affected her business

Many small businesses in Salford that rely on markets to sell merchandise have had to adapt to the ever-changing climate […]

QUBEK's mural, located behind the Islington Mill. Credit: https://www.instagram.com/qubekmanchester/

An interview with Salford’s Banksy – Qubek

Qubek’s mural, located behind the Islington Mill. Credit: https://www.instagram.com/qubekmanchester/ A striking new mural of a crumbling Donald Trump and laughing […]

Credit: Alison Short, Salford Community Leisure

Salford Museum Open Exhibition postponed as coronavirus lockdown forces closure

The Open Exhibition at Salford Museum has been postponed as the museum closes its doors due to the second national […]