Auto Events // Wed 22 May 2013 11:09 am
Matt Allen tells us how Autonomous Events is supporting new theatre makers in Leeds.
"What is Auto Events and what do you do? I’ve been answering that question quite a lot recently so I guess it must be a good time to write a blog about what we do and why we do it. Auto Events is an expansion of the NEWK platform that we have run in Leeds since 2010. So what is NEWK? (You may ask)
Abby Dix-Mason // Mon 13 May 2013 10:18 am
Ellen Escapade will be shimmying over to Munro House on the 25th May for a Saturday Session Special. She'll be joined by Howie Payne and Paul Thomas Saunders and here she tells us why she's super giddy about the whole thing.
Abby Dix-Mason // Fri 03 May 2013 07:05 am
Leeds Inspired have commissioned ‘Momentous’, a large scale projection that will transform the entire façade of Civic Hall into an animated mechanical clock! This magical installation takes place from 3rd – 5th October 2013, forming a centrepiece of the city’s Light Night celebrations on 4th October.
Lisa farrell // Wed 01 May 2013 08:39 am
Leeds lass Lisa Farrell is within a ferrets whisker of winning Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World Competition’. We want her to win here's how we can help.
Abby Dix-Mason // Thu 25 Apr 2013 12:00 am
Betty's theme for March was iSPY (with her little eye) and she firstly paid a visit to the Observation Wheel, Leeds newest temporary attraction.
Abby Dix-Mason // Tue 23 Apr 2013 10:03 am
Emma from White Cloth Gallery announces this not to be missed artistic opportuntity for all Bowie officianados. The winners will get their artwork exhibited as part of the Bowie exhibition in Leeds later this summer. Swoon!
"We’re very much looking forward to our launch of The Duffy Archives here at White Cloth Gallery next week. So much so, we couldn’t wait to let everyone know about our Bowie ‘Lyrical’ Artwork Competition.
Woolgather // Wed 10 Apr 2013 10:35 am
Chris Woodward, Artistic Director of Woolgather, tells us about the nourishing qualities of Art Vend.
Arts Development, Leeds City Council // Wed 20 Mar 2013 04:11 pm
The Arts And Venues team at Leeds City Council tell us about Street Seen - a brand new busking and street entertainment programme in Leeds.
"Street Seen is a platform for highlighting great street entertainment in Leeds. If you're a busker or entertainer Street Seen will provide new performance and promotional opportunities and today we're asking people to join in and suggest ways we can improve the street scene in Leeds.
Abby Dix-Mason // Tue 19 Mar 2013 07:22 pm
We're looking forward to the opening of the 2013 Northern Art Prize at Leeds Art Gallery next week. The artists on this year's shortlist are Joanne Tatham and Tom O’Sullivan, Rosalind Nashashibi, Emily Speed and Margaret Harrison. The shortlisted artists have been working closely with curator Sarah Brown to bring together new and recent work for this year's exhibition which runs from 28th March - 16th June. The winner of the prize will be announced on 23rd May.
Betty Lawless // Wed 06 Mar 2013 11:36 am
It seemed only right that we should make Febuary's theme 'love' which, as always, was treated to Betty's inimitable interpretation. So, grab your tickets and climb aboard for a trip on the Love Bus! Toot toot! You can see the full set of photos on our Flickr page over here and you'll find Betty on Twitter @bettylawless.
