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Paradise Works is an artist-led initiative providing studio & project space to a proactive community

Paradise Works: is an artist run initiative and gallery programme providing studios & project space to a community of proactive, contemporary visual artists Est 2017

28/04/2026

Welcoming Adam as our new Studio Manager at Paradise Works ✨🥳

Adam first joined PW in 2023 as an artist, receiving successive scholarships through the University of Salford Graduate Scholarship Programme and the Haworth Trust. These programmes support graduating and early-career artists with studio space and development opportunities.

Since then, he has become an integral part of the community, and we’re really pleased to now have him joining the team in this role 🫶

16/04/2026

World Art Day!

Celebrating our wonderful artists - yesterday, today and every day at Paradise Works 🫶✨

03/04/2026

A look into Reimagining Paradise, a publication by Emma Illingworth documenting the early years of Paradise Works.

Part archive, part reflection, it traces how the space was built, shaped and sustained by artists, from its beginnings in 2017 to the community it holds today.

Through interviews, timelines and archived newspaper cuttings, it captures something beyond the physical building. A shared commitment to making space for artists to work, connect and grow.

In a time where artist-led spaces are becoming harder to sustain, this feels more relevant than ever.

Publication by

Featuring writing and contributions from , and

12/03/2026

The next Salford Creative Mixer is taking over Hot Bed Press for a special edition celebrating the launch of the Makers District visual identity.

Bringing together artists, designers, makers and creatives from across Salford, the evening will include hands-on activities like screenprinting, stamping, stencilling and letterpress, alongside opportunities to connect and build new collaborations.

26/3/26, 6-9pm. Drinks from 6pm with .

Booking details can be found via , head to their page for the link and full event info.

11/03/2026

Artist residency spotlight! ✨ Paradise Works studio holder .clough_ is currently undertaking the Rebecca Scott Rome Residency at the British School at Rome.

Working across installation, sculpture and video, Anna’s practice explores landscape and the relationships between natural, social and built ecologies. During her time in Rome she has been developing sculptural and sound work shaped by time spent along the Tiber River.

Image credit: Luana Rigolli, courtesy of .

08/03/2026

For International Women’s Day, we asked a few artists within the Paradise Works community to share what being part of the studios means to them.

From long-time studio holders to members of the PW team, their reflections speak to the sense of community and collaboration that shapes the building every day.

Happy International Women’s Day 🌟🫶

05/03/2026

We are currently welcoming submissions from visual artists interested in a studio space.

If you’d like to be considered, please send a short bio and 5 images of your work to [email protected]

We’d love to hear from you! 🫶

04/03/2026

We recently hosted a Makers District workshop in our space, delivered in collaboration with and .

Artists, designers and makers came together to respond to the evolving identity for the district, developed by graphic designer . The session explored visual language, sound and mark-making, with a wide range of creative approaches shaping the discussion.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed.

📸 Aaron Bray

31/12/2025

Wow 2025 has been a year for us! 💗 Thank you to everyone who supported Paradise Works and our community this year. From the artists working daily in their studios to collaborators, visitors, and supporters behind the scenes.

Paradise Works continues to exist because of shared effort, collective care and we’re proud of what we have built together.

Bring on 2026! Wishing you all the best for the new year ahead! 💗✨

18/12/2025

Well it’s save to say the Paradise Works Christmas party POPPED OFF! 🍾✨

Thank you to everyone who has lifted us up and supported the Paradise Works this year! We’re endlessly grateful for each and everyone of you who come to our exhibition openings, open studios, share our posts, join our workshops and tours, and show up for this artistic community in so many ways! 🥹

Our team will be taking a short break and will be back on 8 January with all the exciting things we’ve been planning for 2026! Just you wait! 👀🎉

Wishing you all a wonderful, restful holiday season! 💖

With love, The PW Team & Artists xx

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http://www.paradise-works.com/

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