Your what's on guide for events in Leeds

Aire to There is a new paid traineeship, where 10 young people from Leeds aged 16-25 will learn the local and international history of the Leeds Waterfront, uncover hidden stories and use their voice to guide others by creating audio tracks for walking and boat tours. It is part of a region wide programme, Ignite Yorkshire, which aims to connect young people and Yorkshire’s industrial stories.Led by Joe Williams (founder of award-winning Leeds Black History Walks) of Heritage Corner and supported by historical researchers and artists the selected young people will pick the route, choose the stories and perform the audio...

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Where did the last few months go? No we aren't sure either and it seems we have got way way behind in telling everyone about the projects being supported by the Leeds Inspired Small Grant Scheme. You might want to get comfy before scrolling through this list as it's quite long. Amazing. But long. Mainly amazing though...If you are interested in applying for a grant for an arts project or event then head to the grants page for details of how to apply.Leeds Inspired Small Grants - Rounds 58, 59 & 60 (Feb-April 2021)Ed Cooper: Twelve Seasons: New Ways to Perform Post-...

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Over the last six years I’ve written about 300 Poem Portraits. In partnership with Lizzie Coombes, photographer, I’ve been commissioned by choirs, voluntary organisations, library services and charities - as well as individuals for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. A Poem Portrait is much as it sounds: a picture in words of a person at a certain moment in their lives. Usually I sit with someone for a while, chat, ask a few questions, then go away and draft a poem. I always check the first draft with the ‘subject’ and make absolutely sure they’re happy with the finished piece. If Lizzie’s...

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If you've not been able to take a tour around Beeston and Holbeck's LS11 Art Gallery we thought we'd share a few photos of the pictures along with some of the artists who created them. The lampost gallery was created by Slung Low during lockdown and all the artwork is by people living in the area.  The LS11 Art Gallery is funded through the Leeds Inspired Grants Scheme. Enjoy! ...

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We are pleased to share details about the successful applications to the May round of the Leeds Inspired grant scheme. If you’re interested in applying for Leeds Inspired funding to support an arts project in Leeds please visit our grants information page.Bright Sparks Theatre Arts C.I.C - Life in the CloudsA series of online drama sessions for members of Leep1, an organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, delivered by Bright Spark Theatre.Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) – COVID 19 Dance Project (pictured)A 10 week online family dance programme and a 10 week outdoor Garden Groovers dance programme across Harehills,...

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