Tag: art

Emma Evans and her artwork, Photo Permission: Emma Evans.

“There’s no way I could sell it for me… I want to help the people sleeping rough” – Salford Artist auctions artwork for homeless charity

Local Artist, Emma Evans, is auctioning a piece of art this afternoon to raise money for Manchester Mayor’s homeless charity, […]

Image credit: Olivia Mukerjea

“Lead to a society where littering is not behaviourally acceptable” – How a Salford litter picking group is inspiring the next generation

A Salford litter picking group is organising an art competition to teach children the negatives of littering.  Salford Litter Heroes is a […]

'English Elegance'. Image Credit: Lyndsey Collingridge

“I’m always trying to find the beauty even in the most deprived and poverty stricken of places” – Artist paints famous Salford landscapes

An artist has been inspired to paint Salford landscapes since living in the city as a student. Lyndsey Collingridge, who […]

Helena Worthington stood in front of her 'Box on the Docks' design

“I have pride in Salford”: Gogglebox star creates Box on the Docks mural

Credit: Nathan Chandler Photography Gogglebox regular and Salford University student Helena Worthington has created a mural in honour of her hometown.  The fine art student, who […]

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“Art has never been so important to keep us going after this year” – Online Festive Makers Markets aims to support small creative businesses

Covid-19 won’t stop the annual Festive Makers Market promoting small businesses sharing their crafts this Christmas. Although the Salford University […]

Hannah Brackenbury

“It feels like a real honour to be able to perform her material and pay tribute to her in this way” – ‘Victorious’ the musical comes to Salford in April

Hannah Brackenbury will resume her on-stage tribute to the late Victoria Woods in early 2021. Brighton-based comedy songwriter and performer […]

Image credit: Hannah Brown

“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 […]