Join us on Saturday 14th September at 1.30pm for a talk with Kezia Hulse, a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and animator.

Kezia will tell us about her varied creative background, speaking about studying illustration, exploring her current influences and where she finds inspiration.

Kezia will also discuss the importance of experimentation and playfulness in creating art and will talk about the value of tactility and why maintaining links to the ‘hand-made’ is so important for the future of art and design.

An evening of music with eclectic agit prop freak entertainer Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawamba) who makes a return to UpCo on Saturday 13th July in a superb double bill with feisty broadside balladeer featured on 'The Gallows Pole' Jennifer Reid.

As part of the event series for SPEAK UP Political Posters and Prints Exhibition curated by Boff Whalley 

Darning socks is not only a great way to make them last longer, but also to add your own unique stamp on them.

In this workshop you'll learn different ways to darn socks, how to ensure the darn lasts, how to select threads and wools to darn socks and add some of your own personality to them.

This workshop is suitable for people of all levels of embroidery experience; please bring socks with you to darn.

Jon Langford and the Bright Shiners play an intimate gig in Otley at UPCO as part of SPEAK UP!

Join us in celebrating this new collection of historic and contemporary work by artists, printmakers and designers working to help change the world.

Curated by Boff Whalley

The opening will include a Q&A with artist Gee Vaucher and Oli Bentley of People-Powered Press.

Live music by Boff Whalley and Phil Moody.

A tribute to the Windrush Generation and their connection to Black British music. This event in Leeds honours pioneers of music activism and is headlined by Paulette Morris from Royal Blood, known for their hits in the UK reggae charts during the 1980s. 

Curated and co-presented by Khadijah Ibrahiim, other artists and speakers appearing include Norman Francis aka Too Tall, Annette Morris, Chris Campbell, Richard Smith aka Fluid Irie, Patrick Gatewood, Faadil Broderick aka Speedo MC, Kevin Decosta aka KD Ranks and Phenicia Williams.

An Exhibition of Protest Posters and Prints 

A new collection of historic and contemporary work from artists, printmakers and designers working to help change the world.

Curated by Boff Whalley.

The bustling suburb of Chapel Allerton hosts a market on the first Sunday of every month with around 40 local makers selling homeware, Jewellery, art, clothing and food.

As of June there will also be a charity car boot sale and food vans at the primary school. 

Midnight Snack is a new music and food experience at OWT this bank holiday Sunday.

Featuring gourmet buffet food, eclectic local DJs and a wide selection of low and no alcohol drinks (+ the alcoholic classics) we're creating a welcome space for everyone to enjoy.

Food will be cheffed up by the amazing team at OWT using ingredients provided by Surplus to Purpose, a CIC that reduces food waste. Proceeds from ticket sales will be going to Love Leeds Parks who work to create more green spaces in the city.