Tag: art

"I've learnt a lot about old and new Salford" - photographer reveals changing face of city

“I’ve learnt a lot about old and new Salford” – photographer reveals changing face of city

A photographer is aiming to use his images of the ‘new’ Salford to change how people see the city. Antony […]

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East Salford residents to create new collaborative film about lockdown

The Manchester International Festival (MIF) has teamed up with Salford Artist Studio, Paradise Works, to create a collective portrait film […]

Emma Evans working on window art. Image Credit: Emma Evans.

“This is the one way I could contribute” Local Artist raises funds for Salford Royal with window art

A display of Salford window art has captured the hearts of passers by. Emma Evans has received praise from the community […]

Linear Park Woods Stickman creations enchant children and families

Linear Park Woods Stickman creations enchant children and families

As schools and nurseries closed due to COVID-19, parents have faced the daunting prospect of keeping their kids entertained for […]

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New online Lowry exhibition will share Salford lockdown stories from 2020

The Lowry in Salford has today announced plans for a major online exhibition exploring how LS Lowry’s hometown endured lockdown. […]

"I can see us doing this in 10 years time" Salford and Manchester students lead forward-thinking West art collective

“I can see us doing this in 10 years time” Salford and Manchester students lead forward-thinking West art collective

The West Art Collective is a group of six Manchester and Salford students who both make and exhibit art. The […]

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A sculpture to celebrate “Salford Firsts” and the city’s rich history coming soon

Renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers is working on a horse and lamppost sculpture for Bexley Square off Chapel Street to celebrate […]

Emma Evans working on the window of the Blind Pig.

“I just wanted to cheer up the high street” Salford artist creates stunning window art to thank NHS

Rainbows and hearts made from the words “thank you” and “we love you” now cover the shop windows of Monton. […]

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“The struggle to buy basic supplies” Salford artists inspired to make new paintings of living history

Salford artists are capturing the daily challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Artists across the city are coming together to create […]