| arts@leeds Programme | | | | | arts@leeds Programme | | <div class="ExternalClass2D434BBC51434F628D1317AE3DD9575C"><p>The arts@leeds programme provides support for cultural, voluntary and community organisations to provide opportunities for residents from across the city to engage in cultural activity as a participant, an attendee or a creator. The arts@leeds 2018 – 2023 Programme consists of 3 different strands: Engagement, Development and Investment. More information about the programme can be found at <a rel="external" href="http://www.artsatleeds.co.uk/">www.artsatleeds.co.uk</a>.</p></div> | | | |
| arts@leeds newsletter | | | | | arts@leeds newsletter | | <div class="ExternalClassF43545320AC647C889139E90036ABB90"><p>The <span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="mailto:arts@leeds">arts@leeds</a> newsletter </font></span>is sent quarterly via email. It contains information on funding and training opportunities and is a good source of information about the Leeds cultural scene. To subscribe to our newsletter and receive arts sector updates please use the <strong>Contact us form</strong>.<br></p><br></div> | | | |
| Exhibitions | | | | | Exhibitions | | <div class="ExternalClass2ABDE87F890C49F888C7158DC8720488"><p>The following exhibitions are currently showing at Leeds Town Hall:</p><h3>Reception Gallery: Postcards of Leeds</h3><p>An exhibition of Leeds through the ages from a selection of postcards selected from the <a href="http://www.leodis.net/" rel="external">Leodis archive<span class="sr-only">External link</span></a>.</p><h3>Staircase Exhibition Space: 30 Years of Skippko</h3><p>Based in Holbeck, South Leeds, <a href="https://skippko.org.uk/" rel="external">Skippko<span class="sr-only">External link</span></a> has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Formed by two female artists, they have committed themselves to developing creative projects with communities across the North of England. This exhibition is a flavour of their work over the last three decades. Please note this exhibition is located along a staircase and is therefore not wheelchair accessible. Until June 2019.</p><h3>Brodrick Exhibition Space: Lost Leeds: Windows on Time</h3><p>This exhibition presents views of a city which have long disappeared. Landscape photographer and researcher <a href="http://www.michaelcoldwell.co.uk/" rel="external">Michael C Coldwell<span class="sr-only">External link</span></a> takes archival images of Leeds back to where they came from, projecting them into the scenes as they exist today. Until June 2019.</p><div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="text-highlight text-highlight--blue"><p>Please note Leeds Town Hall is a building which hosts civic celebrations and ticketed and private events. As such access to exhibition spaces may be restricted during stated opening hours. Visit the Town Hall website to <a href="https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/plan-your-visit/" rel="external">plan your visit<span class="sr-only">External link</span></a> or contact 0113 378 6016 to ensure viewings are available.</p></div></div> | | | |
| Heritage Open Days | | http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk, Heritage Open Days website | | | Heritage Open Days | | <div class="ExternalClass0675471A1A5940ED86162743FE6DCC5A">Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life. </div> | | | |
| Holocaust Memorial Day | | | | | Holocaust Memorial Day | | <div class="ExternalClass180B814FFC2046CC8D3FAF3DFD8B24AF"><p>
<strong>Holocaust Memorial Day 2019</strong></p><p>Civic Remembrance event<br>Sunday 27 January, 2pm, Leeds Town Hall<br>Free and open to all<br></p><p></p><p>Join the Lord Mayor of Leeds to commemorate the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of people killed under Nazi persecution, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. </p><p>The event will respond to the Holocaust Memorial Day theme 'Torn from home' and will include speeches by Appolinaire Kageruka - survivor of the Rwanda genocide, music performed by Kolot Hazichoron – Voices of hope and a performance by Playhouse Youth. </p><p>There will also be a reading of the seven statements of commitment with candle lighting and a traditional Hebrew memorial prayer sung by the President of Bradford Synagogue, Rudi Leavor, BEM.<br></p> Further details about the event can be found on the <a href="https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/whats-on/variety/holocaust-memorial-day-2019/4429">Leeds Town Hall website</a>.<br></div> | | | |
| Breeze Culture Network | | http://www.breezeculturenetwork.org, Breeze Culture Network | | | Breeze Culture Network | | <div class="ExternalClass97AE3AB552464CF3B8A099C0910409FF">Do you work with children, young people and/or families in Leeds?<br><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" style="display:none;"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" style="display:none;"></span><br>
Register online at and join a huge network of cultural organisations and artists, sports bodies and coaches, schools and colleges, voluntary and community groups and local authority departments all with one thing in common - they all work positively with children/young people/families in Leeds. There's a huge directory, an active targeted messaging system constantly circulating information about events, activities, opportunities and news for children and young people AND the people who work (and volunteer) with them, plus a direct link to Breezeleeds.org which means you can promote what you do directly to children and young people in Leeds on their events diary, news and facebook. Everyone on BCN has provided basic safeguarding and quality of provision criteria to guarantee you are networking with people in the know, working directly with your target audience - big or small.
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| Leeds Inspired grant scheme | | http://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/, Leeds Inspired | | | Leeds Inspired grant scheme | | <div class="ExternalClass5EE27767A814497C86601AB5C3DB60BD"><p>The Leeds Inspired grant scheme has been launched to support new projects or create new work for the city’s vibrant cultural programme. All events are featured on the Leeds Inspired website, which is fast becoming the go-to guide for planning your free time in Leeds. There are a variety of grants offered on a rolling system, with up to £10,000 available. Please see the website for application deadlines.</p><br></div> | | | |
| Lunchtime Talks | | | | | Lunchtime Talks | | <div class="ExternalClassD5298B3AAEB045698B38FB56ACC3FDC6"><p>Lunchtime Talks are free lunchtime cultural heritage talks delivered in partnership with Leeds University’s Brotherton Library, Leeds Central Library and Arts Development. The talks, given by people who work with the special collections, will reveal some of the remarkable objects that form our cultural heritage which the Brotherton collects and makes accessible, for both the university and the public.</p>
<p>Please go to the <strong>documents</strong> section to view an online version of the Behind the Lions brochure.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" style="display:none;"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" style="display:none;"></span></p></div> | | | |
| Leeds Town Hall Tours | | | | | Leeds Town Hall Tours | | <div class="ExternalClassE16D4C0B31534107B098631D5FEA267C"><p>Town Hall Tours take place on the last Saturday and Monday of each month, where you can see Victoria Hall, the old courtroom, prison cells and the view from the top of the Clock Tower. Tickets must be booked in advance on <strong>0113 224 3801.</strong></p><p>Public tours available on the last Saturday and Monday of the month.</p><p>Tickets: £4.50 advance booking essential, call <strong>0113 376 0318</strong> or visit the City Centre Box Office in Leeds Town Hall.</p><p>We are also able to offer private tours for groups at a date/time to suit you. Tours are £115 and can take up to 26 people. Please call the Arts Development office on <strong>0113 378 7192</strong> for more information and to book.</p>
<p>Please note: for those unable to ascend the clock tower stairs an audio visual presentation will be available on advance request. Access to the clock tower and outside the clock tower is subject to weather conditions, if the weather is particularly bad we retain the right to remove this part of the tour for safety reasons.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Light Night | | https://whatson.leeds.gov.uk/lightnight/Home, Light Night Leeds | | | Light Night | | <div class="ExternalClass98CEE5C45AD7431C8020FE2CA72F0CE7"><p>A spectacular city-wide event featuring performance, installations, music and dance. For one evening, Leeds’ artists pool their talents in the city centre, exhibiting and performing their work on the streets and squares and in venues not usually open to the public.<br></p>
<p>If you would like to be added to our Light Night mailing list, please use the <strong>Contact us form</strong> on this page.</p></div> | | | |
| What other funding is available? | | | | | What other funding is available? | | <div class="ExternalClass61A7609348E947C5ABC008874CB7E6F1"><p>Please see the ‘Sources of Funding Support in Leeds’ document in the related documents section.<br></p><br></div> | | | |
