There isn't always enough out there that guides South Asian females on how to access the arts and develop their creative practice. 

In our first online event to kick off Summer Solstice 2024 we are demystifying the process in an interactive panel discussion, commissioned by SAA-uk, presented by Seetal Kaur of Forward Culture.

Featuring four incredible South Asian females who have made waves in the arts industry, they share their insights, experience, and top tips to show you how they have pursued creative career pathways, and how you can too!

Join us in the Gallery on Saturday 29th June to celebrate our current exhibition Tangled Up on its final day.

From 12pm, artist Henry Morris will be running a Drop In Felting Demonstration. Henry has been creating original felt art by hand for over 25 years. His artwork incorporates ancient and modern felting techniques, alongside contemporary design. Using environmentally friendly natural raw wool fibers, soap water and rolling mats, Henry creates truly unique, eye-catching designs.

Join author George Severs and activist Mick Ward to talk about AIDS Activism at the next Queer History Club.

George's recently published book, Radical Acts, is a detailed history of the radical HIV / AIDS movement in England. It draws on activist campaign literature, broadcast media and oral history interviews, breaking new ground by studying everyday activism alongside marches and protests.

An evening with Windrush generation nurses who will share their personal recollection of their times training and working as nurses. Their contribution to fighting for health equalities around conditions such as Sickle Cell, diabetes and other conditions and the legacies they left behind.

There will be discussions about the Mary Seacole Nurses Association Leeds and the need for that group, its achievements and impact on the Caribbean community. 

The evening will include an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia. 

What makes us feel good? From the mind-bending world of psychedelics to the cognitive effects of music, Thackray’s next after-dark event will explore what it is that makes our brains tick and why.

Step into three Zones across our museum as we explore the brain’s relationship to Music, Attraction and Psychedelics with the help of leading experts, workshops and live music:

Music Zone

Three courses and a compelling conversation with Angela Clutton

Enjoy a three-course meal, uniquely crafted for Staycation by Angela and the top team of chefs at award-winning Leeds restaurant, Kino. And hear direct from Angela while you dine.

Three courses and unmissable insights with Bee Wilson

Bee and the top team of chefs at Kino serve up a feast – a specially crafted three-course meal, to dine on while you hear direct from Bee.  

Join us for an evening of conversation and music with the legendary Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton. To celebrate 25 years since it's original release with now the updated paperback of their iconic book ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey’

DJs, writers, music historians, you name it they’ve done it so it will be an evening to remember!

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.