Private View & Artist in Conversation with Julia McKinlay and Marion Harrison & SET by DJ Speede Bump.

Julia McKinlay’s practice is a process of discovering a language of sculptural forms. Her work explores the boundaries of the human made in relation to organic and lithic matter. McKinlay’s practice is spatial, she is interested in how objects and images interact in space and form connections with the viewer, sometimes creating imagined worlds for the viewer to explore.

Delve deeper into our current exhibition ‘Mary Griffiths: Everything and All of us’ and join us for this fascinating discussion.

Collaboration is at the heart of Mary Griffiths’ distinctive art practice. This conversation will explore her process, moving across art, literature and science.

Mary Griffiths’ will be joined by two of her most significant collaborators: Tony Crowley, Professor of English Language (University of Leeds), and Sarah Harris, Professor of Biological Physics (University of Sheffield).

We are delighted that local author Maria Ferguson will be in the shop to chat to readers and celebrate the launch of her latest poetry collection ‘Swell’. Maria will be in conversation with the award winning British poet and novelist, Helen Mort.

In the consultation room I stared
at the purple flowers in their purple
vase and imagined my insides:
an ocean, a cave, a storm.

We are delighted to be able to bring you an event to fill your 2025 with positivity. 

Join us for an evening in the shop with local author and podcaster, The Joyful Coach – Sophie Cliff, as she share her latest publication The Hustle Cure with us.

Throughout human history, change has never felt as fast or relentless as it does today. Technology is transforming how we work, live, and connect.

Tired ideas need fresh perspectives. That’s why we are holding TEDxLeeds Beckett University on 12 February 2025. Four leading minds from across the institution will share their unique views on the challenges of today.

On the eve of the Lions Tour to Australia, this unique event allows you to meet one of the most successful coaches of the modern era.

This week it's Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on 20 November that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

TransLeeds and TransPrideLeeds are working with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to hold a candlelight vigil this Wednesday 20 November at 6pm, Great George Street Entrance, Leeds General Infirmary.

Refreshments and buffet, alongside a pop-up exhibition, followed by speakers from various organisations that are committed to supporting trans and non-binary communities.

A stories and conversations with bookstore owner Giovanni Spadaccini from Reggio Emilia, Italy, about his collection of curious objects recovered from old books.

Part of the "Writing on Air" Festival at Chapel FM Arts Centre.

Discussion with the world's first-ever Professor of Addiction and Recovery, and powerful music and poetry from people in recovery.

Part of the "Writing on Air" Festival at Chapel FM Arts Centre.