Rachel Bentley is a contemporary artist based in Walton (venue no. 16), creating expressive, soulful works inspired by the Yorkshire Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the landscapes of Lower Wharfedale. Her paintings capture the atmosphere and emotion of place, inviting viewers to connect with memory, light and land.
Clare is just one of 27 artists and makers taking part in this annual event.
Clare is a mixed media artist, who is based in Wetherby working in a studio in her beautiful garden. She works in a very loose free style, getting inspiration from nature, landscape and her love of gardens. Much of her work depicts meadows and beach scenes from memories of happy times on holiday. She uses acrylics, working with palette knives but also likes to use inks, and other implements to mark make.
In collaboration with Leeds Irish Health & Homes.
Across the generations, Irish LGBTQ+ people have emigrated and found opportunities to live and love openly. Yet this journey was rarely a simple transition from an oppressive island to a liberal wider world. Irish LGBTQ+ emigrants often faced prejudice abroad. The island of Ireland, once a place of shame and silence, could also become a welcoming site of return. This exhibition, on loan from the Irish Embassy in London, highlights twelve stories from the largely untold history of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ diaspora.
Flux and Hues, at BLANK_ University Centre Leeds, features the work of Khloe Baker and Rhubarbs, a joint exhibition as the recipients of the BLANK_ Ones to Watch Award. These artists were selected for their playful and humorous approaches to their work. From illustrations to ceramics, Flux and Hues brings their work together.
Flux and Hues, at BLANK_ University Centre Leeds, features the work of Khloe Baker and Rhubarbs, a joint exhibition as the recipients of the BLANK_ Ones to Watch Award. These artists were selected for their playful and humorous approaches to their work. From illustrations to ceramics, Flux and Hues brings their work together.
Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly creative session where we’ll be painting kindness rocks, small stones decorated with colourful designs, uplifting messages, or nature-inspired art. This simple, joyful activity is open to all and suitable for any age or ability.
You’re welcome to take your finished rock with you on a gentle walk through Bramley Park or along the canal. It’s a lovely way to continue the creativity, spend time outdoors and brighten someone’s day.
We’ll provide:
All materials
Aprons
A sound and light show based on Vivaldi's four seasons experience.
Have you ever dreamt with your eyes wide open? Today, it's possible thanks to Enlightenment.
After a resounding success across Europe, the immersive experience of the year is finally arriving in Leeds, within the heart of an exceptional historical monument: Leeds City Museum.
Celebrating the rich sculptural heritage of the North of England, Sculpture North is our landmark exhibition reflecting the enduring legacy and vibrant future of sculpture in our region.
Running from 1st - 30th June 2025, this exhibition brings together a dynamic group of contemporary sculptors from across the UK, working outside the capital, and builds on a proud artistic history, which includes Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Celebrating the rich sculptural heritage of the North of England, Sculpture North is our landmark exhibition reflecting the enduring legacy and vibrant future of sculpture in our region.
Join the Leeds Sixth Form College art and design department, Annual Art Exhibition to view the work of our art and design students on Wednesday 11th June, 4.30 - 7pm