Friday 19 April 2024 to Sunday 27 April 2025
Langworthy Gallery
The main exhibition celebrating the life and talent of Salford’s famous artist, marking the one year anniversary of his death.
It tells the story of the man, showing works that portray places and people that were important to him. There are quotes from the artist that help illustrate the person Harold was, the legacy that he leaves behind, and the strong connection he had with the City of Salford.
Saturday 23 March to Sunday 22 September 2024
East Wing
Hybrid Futures brings together artworks by Shezad Dawood, Jessica El Mal, Parham Ghalamdar and RA Walden that explore the impact of climate change.
The exhibition features new work and co-commissions by each of the artists, ranging from film, neon and sound installation to painting and sculpture. The exhibition has been curated by University of Salford Art Collection in partnership with Salford Museum & Art Gallery.
Saturday 17 February to Sunday 30 June 2024
Park Gallery (only open on weekends and during school holidays)
In the first collaborative exhibition between Salford Museum and Art Gallery and Pinc College, the students produce their own artwork taking inspiration from portraits by Harold Riley.
The exhibition presents original portraits by Harold Riley from the museum collections for the students to study, their artwork being added to the exhibition as it is produced.
16 December 2023 to 5 May 2024
North Gallery
Local textile artist Leah Higgins takes inspiration from the cotton and coal mining industries which have touched her life and shaped her environment.
Leah also explores our relationship with objects made with material taken straight from the earth in work inspired by pottery from the Pilkington Tile and Pottery Company.
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