Salford Voices is hitting the road
This Autumn we’re touring our Salford Voices Banner Exhibition and Pop Up across all 8 neighbourhoods of Salford.
2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart are on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford.
Visit the Salford Voices Banner Exhibition which reimagines the coat of arms of the City of Salford, created by artists Chris Alton and Emily Simpson and residents at Broughton Community Centre.
Artist Ada Eravama has created an audio description of the banners to enhance the experience of blind and partially sighted visitors. Tactile banners are also available to give the opportunity to explore elements of the exhibition through touch.
We’ve got loads for the whole family to enjoy at our pop-up celebration station where you can get crafty with Salford themed activities, make your own zine, sit for a speed portrait or sign the centenary birthday book.
Banner Exhibition Tour
Our banner exhibition is back on the road this Autumn, coming to amazing venues across the city.
Upcoming dates and times:
BBC Contains Strong Language
Hot House in the white building, The Piazza, MediaCity, Salford, M50 2NT
Saturday 26th September
11:00am–4:00pm
Free, no ticket required
Visitor information
More information about this event and other free events at the festival can be found here.
Worsley Leisure Centre
Bridgewater Rd, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28 3AB
Monday 12th October, 3:00 – 7:00pm
Access information
Broughton Hub
Ground floor, 50 Rigby Street Salford M7 4BQ
Wednesday 14th October
Banners display: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Zines, craft activity and portraits by Phoebe Foxtrot: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Access information
Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre
Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR
Tuesday 27th October
1:30 – 5:30pm
Free, no ticket required
Access information
Walkden Shopping Centre
Bolton Rd, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28 3ZH
Wednesday 28th October
11:00am-3pm
Access information
Map of shopping centre
Swinton Gateway
100 Chorley Rd, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6BP
Monday 19th October – Monday 26th October
Exhibition in exhibition space upstairs
Pop-up activities: 4:30-8:30pm
Access information
Langworthy Cornerstone
451 Liverpool St., Salford, M6 5QQ
Monday 2nd – Friday 6th November
Banners display: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Celebration event: 6 November, 11:00 – 1:00pm
Free, no ticket required
Access information
Previous Events
Walk The Plank: The Wagon Train
Earlier this year we took our Salford Voices pop-up on the road with Walk the Plank’s Wagon Train, visiting Buile Hill Park, Albert Park and Ordsall Park in May, Middlewood Locks Festival in July and Irlam and Cadishead Festival in August.
SCA Family Festival
Back in May we joined Salford City Academy’s much-loved annual SCA Family Festival with our banner exhibition and craft pop-up.
We Invented the Weekend
In June we brought our banner exhibition and pop-up to Salford’s We Invented the Weekend Festival.
Did you know the weekend was invented in Greater Manchester in 1843 when Salford Lyceum Director and workers’ rights activist Robert Lowes (also Sir Ian McKellen’s Great Grandfather) campaigned to win workers the right to leisure time on Saturday afternoons. The free, two-day festival throws open MediaCity and Salford Quays’ spaces and places, to celebrate the joy of free time, taking in sports, music, comedy, theatre, dance, workshops, talks, food, charity, wellness, crafts and more.
With thanks
This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS and Salford City Council. With thanks to the Arnold Clark Community Fund and Salix Homes for their generous support.
Donations
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