About the Programme

OFFSHOOT is a collaboration between University of Salford Art Collection, RHS Garden Bridgewater and Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool.

Through photography the project brings together nature, arts and culture, higher education and communities.

Launched in late 2024 it includes:

• An artist residency for Yan Wang Preston at RHS Garden Bridgewater in 2025-26

• 6 socially engaged photography projects with different communities

• 4 public exhibitions across Salford and Liverpool in 2026-7

• A symposium to share learning in 2026

• A series of events across each venue in 2026-7

Hear Yan talk about her hopes for the project here:

OFFSHOOT Artist in Residence programme is generously supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.