Eleven Salford-based community organisations have been selected to be part of Together We Create, a project at the heart of Lowry’s 25th birthday celebrations
Together We Create has been funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and aims to bring people together through creativity to celebrate the heritage of Salford Quays and Lowry.
Among the projects Community Support Centre based on Langworthy Road will create a colourful large-scale mural titled The Voices in Colour that will be a celebration of diversity and unity, and both self-expression and collective creativity through art – with the goal to foster understanding and appreciation for different perspectives.
Talk About It Mate is a Salford based social enterprise offering creative approaches to mental health. Led by two Salford-based artists Through My Eyes will be 10 Art for Wellbeing events that will provide a therapeutic space where individuals can explore their personal experiences and mental health while drawing inspiration from the themes of LS Lowry’s work.
Jenny Riding, Director of Learning & Engagement at Lowry said “Together We Create is a beautiful reflection of what makes our communities so special—creativity, collaboration, and a deep sense of pride in Salford.
“It was so important to us to celebrate our communities, our history and heritage, and the vibrant spirit of Salford as part of our birthday. Thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re not just marking a milestone—we’re making new memories and shaping the next chapter.”
Selected from open call, the 11 groups came together to meet and mark the start of the project at a special Welcome Event at Lowry on Thursday 26th June. The community organisations involved are Community Support Centre, Talk About It Mate, Women with Wings CIC, Stepping Stones Creative, Lusoconnectionuk CIC, Tatty Kids Drama Club, Comedy Stitch Productions CIC, Doosti Salford, Jak’s World, Salford Arts Theatre, and the Friday Friends Community Wellbeing Group.
Helen Featherstone, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund said: “Communities are at the heart of our heritage stories, and it is fantastic to see they are also at the heart of Together We Create celebrating Lowry’s 25th birthday. We’re delighted to be supporting Lowry Turns 25 to enable the communities of Salford to share the heritage of the cultural hub and Salford Quays through these wonderful and diverse activities.”
Alison Page, CEO at Salford CVS said “Salford CVS are delighted to be part of Lowry’s 25th birthday celebrations, managing the Together We Create small grants programme. We are excited to see the projects come to life over the next six months which will showcase the diverse range of culture and creativity in the VCSE sector, and promote engagement with arts and culture across our city.”
