'The significance of human relationships with our tangible, material world has always anchored my practice. A desire to strengthen these relationships is a continued undertaking. I have looked to objects to help me mourn, to make sense of things, to find a sense of order amongst the chaos. I have turned to our tangible world in an attempt to regain feelings of autonomy which had previously been stripped away from me'.
Chapel Allerton Artists invite you into their homes and studio spaces for the 2024 Chapel Allerton Arts Trail on the 16 and 17 August, 11-5pm.
This will be the 4th official year of the Arts Trail taking part in our artists homes and studios, with a mix of familiar faces and some taking part for the first time.
Come and delve into the wonderful world of Fernanda Cortes and her truly mesmerising pieces; it promises to be a unique and captivating exhibition.
Fernanda is a Mexican artist known for her sculptural works, having gained a Master of Arts in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art, London. As a sculptor of anthropomorphic, medium-sized ceramic figures, her themes explore human moral dilemmas, which she also explores through her written stories.
Come and delve into the wonderful world of Fernanda Cortes and her truly mesmerising pieces. Make a date for the preview on the evening of Thursday 7th August from 5:30pm to 8:30pm; it promises to be a unique and captivating exhibition.
Fernanda is a Mexican artist known for her sculptural works, having gained a Master of Arts in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art, London. As a sculptor of anthropomorphic, medium-sized ceramic figures, her themes explore human moral dilemmas, which she also explores through her written stories.
Join Transform for an immersive, deeply moving video installation presented in collaboration with Light Night and Yorkshire Dance.
Choreographer Katja Heitmann collects and preserves ‘human movement’ in the Motus Mori archive. Over 2000 people, including from Leeds, have contributed their personal gestures to this archive.
Join us to celebrate the opening of FUAM 2025: The Friends of University Art and Music Graduate Art Prize.
Now in its 13th year, the FUAM exhibition showcases and celebrates the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2025.
A panel of expert judges has selected four finalists for the prize. Join us to celebrate the work of these artists, and vote for your favourite in our People's Choice Award!
This year’s finalists are:
Discover the freshest talent from Leeds’ art scene!
Celebrating its 13th year, the FUAM exhibition showcases the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2025.
Our 2025 finalists are:
Alice Boot (BA Fine Art)
Esme McLean (BA Fine Art)
Alexandra Rosenthal (BA Art & Design)
Hannah Slater (BA Art & Design)
Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.
This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.
Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
Leeds Arts Union will be hosting a Freshers themed art market taking place at Leeds City Museum! This is not only open to our LAU students but to the public too!
Join us for the first LAU Art Market of 2025/26, where you can pick up amazing original art, prints, jewellery and accessories for yourself or a friend. All the items on sale are made by our LAU student makers. Don't miss out on grabbing some unique arty goodness to take home!
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time in Leeds offers an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) journey into history’s most famous ship!
Dive to the wreckage as it rests today, then travel back to 1912 to experience the Titanic as a passenger.
Walk the Grand Staircase, meet the people who shaped its story, and witness history firsthand in this breathtaking, immersive adventure!