After completing an art foundation in 1993, Joey Collins achieved a first class honours degree in Visual Arts at University of Salford, in 1997.

He went on to work in many different creative industries including graphic design, interior design, textiles and he even made chocolate.

In 2014 Joey moved into his studio at Hot Bed Press printmaking workshop in Salford and has maintained a full time studio practice to become a highly accomplished silk screenprinter.

Joey has exhibited in group shows across the city including Salford Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition, Print Unlimited in 2018. He also has work in private collections internationally and in a permanent collection of Salford Museum and Art Gallery.