Artist Talk by Peter Mitchell accompanied by a slide show and followed by a book signing.
One of the most renowned photographer’s of the 20th century, Peter Mitchell is perhaps most well known for his documentary photography of Leeds across the 1970s and 80s while working as a delivery truck driver.
Films@Heart presents the next film in our women directors strand, Through Her Lens/
Persepolis (2007)
Directed by Marjane Satrapi
With post film panel discussion, led by Al Garthwaite on her experiences at Video Vera, and working within the film as a woman
Our photo socials are open to everyone and are absolutely free. This is a friendly event for anyone who wants to share their work or meet other people from the Leeds photography community. These socials are facilitated by Dan Wheeler from our sister lab, Make It Easy.
Come and listen to stories and anecdotes from the glittering football careers of Gordon Strachen and Gary McAllister and their rise to fame in the sporting world. From memorable matches to behind-the-scenes stories, fallouts, transfers and everything you would expect to hear from stars of the football world.
They will also give an insight into the history of the club, its iconic players and reminisce about past glories. Your host for the evening will be none other than Andy Couzens, a legend in his own right. This is a night for any Leeds fan!
Join us for a panel talk discussing the experiences of being a freelance artist with artists Amelia Frances Wood, Rosie Vohra and Anne-Marie Atkinson, chaired by Arts Director of Sunnybank Mills, Anna Turzynski. The life of an artist is one that is often shrouded in mystery and seems financially unattainable. We’re bringing together artists and creatives with different experiences and levels of freelance work in the arts, to open up a dialogue around the realities, challenges and positives of working as an artist.
Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is set to return to Leeds Playhouse this October, promising four days of engaging dialogue, profound connections, and boundless curiosity. With an exceptional lineup of worldwide speakers, performers, and thought leaders, LIFI24 promises to captivate and challenge attendees with its diverse topics.
an event to celebrate stories about nature!
“Our story is in the land ... it is written in those sacred places.” Bill Neidjie of the Bunitj clan, Australia.
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With current challenges both in England and globally, it feels like stories of anger and confusion dominate our communities. The Story Gathering aims to offer a supportive remix to this narrative by meeting in community with the natural world and co-creating the stories we choose to live with.
Join us in the shop for an evening with Manchester author, Dr Natalie Cawley as she introduces her debut book Just About Coping. In honest stories from her own life crises and the experiences of some of her patients as she trains to be a psychotherapist, Dr Natalie Cawley takes us on a journey into the therapy room.
We are delighted to welcome AJ West to the shop to talk about his latest release ‘The Betrayal of Thomas True’. Set amidst the hidden world of Georgian London’s ‘gay’ scene, this is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal …
As part of Queer History Club we are thrilled to welcome Jake Hall to talk about their book, Shoulder to Shoulder with historian Kit Heyam.