Art

Floating Earth at Salford Quays Lightwaves 2021 (Image: Rais Esat)

Lightwaves festival returns to Salford Quays to “bring light into dark winter nights” with immersive visual artworks

Lightwaves will be returning to Salford Quays from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th in December for its 9th annual festival […]

“There’s a lot of history in Salford, and we want to write about it”: Author discusses new Salford-inspired comic book series

“There’s a lot of history in Salford, and we want to write about it”: Author discusses new Salford-inspired comic book series

A local retired journalist has shared his excitement at the release of his Salford-inspired comic book. Titled Mancunian, Brian Clarke’s colourful comic […]

Image by Hadassah Daniels

“Buying from Amazon is soulless; you don’t know where it’s come from” – Salford potter urges people to shop locally at Christmas

David Partington of Partington’s Pots in Salford is encouraging people to shop locally from creative businesses this Christmas.

'Going to the Match' being rehung by The Lowry's staff

‘Going to the Match’ painting rehung at The Lowry as it returns to Salford this week

LS Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting was rehung in Salford yesterday (24th November) and unveiled to the community the following […]

Photo by Jessica Beer

“It’s wonderful to have it back”: Lowry Curator shares excitement ahead of Thursday’s return of ‘Going to the Match’ painting

The Lowrys’ Director of Visual Arts, Michael Simpson and his small team are responsible for trying to keep the work of artist L.S. Lowry on display at the Lowry theatre and art gallery in Salford.

According to Mr Simpson, “The Lowry collection belongs to the people of Salford.”

Mr Simpson is very passionate about his work and appreciates L.S. Lowry for his unconventional artistic style.

Alice Christina-Corrigan of the Developed With The Lowry 2022-24 cohort

‘Developed With The Lowry’ welcomes new cohort of up-and-coming artists producing for theatre

The Lowry announced their ‘Developed With’ 2022-24 cohort of artists, who will be part of their flagship development programme, on […]

Artist and 'The Complete Printmaker' student Mandy Martin, with her screen print 'Summer Pazazz' (Image: Rais Esat)

Ordsall contemporary artists spread “totally different vibe” at Manchester Art Fair 2022

Two art collectives based in Ordsall exhibited at Manchester Art Fair 2022 to promote printmaking and photography. Hot Bed Press, […]