Salford’s Lowry is proud to announce the 11 Salford-based community organisations that have been selected to be part of Together We Create, a project at the heart of Lowry’s 25th birthday celebrations and delivered in partnership with Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services).
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.
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.”
More on the projects:
- Based on Langworthy Road, Community Support Centre 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.
- HERWellbeing by Women with Wings CIC offers creative activities to empower women through artistic expression. The project provides a supportive space for painting, textile arts and more, while developing confidence, a greater sense of community and personal growth while celebrating women’s creativity and talent.
- Stepping Stones Creative presents Where We Live and Work, an exhibition of new work developed by a group of learning-disabled young people and adults at Eccles Library and Irlam Railway Café.
- Led by Salford based performance artist Tania Camara, Lusoconnectionuk CIC present Batuku & Creative Expression: Celebrating Cape Verdean Dance & Culture a celebration of Batuku; a traditional Cape Verdean dance and music genre. Featuring creative writing and community workshops, plus a performance at Salford’s Summer Breeze Festival in July.
- Tatty Kids Drama Club based at The Tatton Community Cafe & Hub will enjoy a series of theatre trips to Lowry as well as creating a brand-new show based on the history of Salford. The children will perform their new play to Salford residents at an event hosted by the current ceremonial mayor of Salford, Councillor Heather Fletcher, and at a Family Fun Day.
- Comedy Stitch Productions CIC present Off the Wall a 10-week community comedy theatre project that will give Salford residents the chance to create and perform a show inspired by L.S. Lowry’s paintings. Through weekly workshops, participants will explore comedy, storytelling, and performance, culminating in a performance to showcase local creativity and voices.
- Doosti Salford strives to unite people, especially those hailing from refugee and asylum backgrounds, to alleviate isolation and loneliness, and to champion social inclusion and diversity. The Doosti Artwave at Lowry will bring diverse members of the community together for twice-weekly sessions that promote creative arts, including weaving rugs, painting, candle making and knitting.
- Creating Hope, Through Art and Sound by suicide prevention charity Jak’s World will bring people together to create art and poetry for their Reaching In and Reaching Out bags - spreading hope on Suicide Prevention Day.
- Salford Arts Theatre present Landscapes with Chimneys; creative workshops exploring the themes in Ewan McColls’ ‘Landscapes with Chimneys’ and his song ‘Dirty Old Town’, and how these connect with modern-day concerns, including how the human experience continues to be shaped by our environment.
- Community Pride CIC have launched Friday Friends – Salford Art and Culture a programme of creative hands-on workshops and social trips to visit art galleries and museums. Led by the Friday Friends Community Wellbeing Group, the project works to promote the positive effects of community connection on mental health and physical wellbeing.
The community groups will come back together at Lowry for the culmination of the project on 18th November 2025 for a special celebration event that will showcase all 11 projects.
Together We Create is part of Lowry’s 25th Anniversary programme, which has been curated to encapsulate what Lowry is all about – creativity, opportunity and making the arts accessible to all. From celebrating the iconic artwork of LS Lowry to showcasing the life-changing work we do with young people, our birthday celebrations feature an inspiring line-up of shows, art, and events. And with so many family friendly free activities and affordable pricing as well, we’re hoping that as many people as possible will be able to join us.