About the Programme

OFFSHOOT is a programme of artist residencies at RHS Bridgewater, in collaboration with the University of Salford Art Collection, exploring the garden and its heritage from a new perspective.

The focus of the Artist in Residence programme at RHS Bridgewater will develop organically, initially exploring the former historic site of Worsley New Hall. This area of the garden, which at present is largely inaccessible to visitors, is key to the story of the garden. A cosmopolitan wilderness shaped by its geology, industrial past and horticultural redevelopment – themes that connect RHS Bridgewater to a global history and diverse cultures. The residency offers a window into this wilderness and a chance to explore the horticultural and heritage stories it holds.

OFFSHOOT: Memory Keepers is a project envisioned by Yan Wang Preston, Artist-in-Residence at RHS Garden Bridgewater (2024-2026).

OFFSHOOT Artist in Residence programme is a collaboration between University of Salford Art Collection, RHS Garden Bridgewater and Open Eye Gallery Liverpool and is generously supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.