Neighbours
Consultation on Application for Designation of the Neighbourhood Forum
The council has received an application for the designation of the Mabgate, Lincoln Green and Burmantofts Neighbourhood Forum for the neighbourhood area.
INTERVENTION THROUGH ART
East Street Arts secures better livelihoods for artists and our neighbours, while addressing the issue of economic and commercial decline in our towns and cities. We force positive interventions through art…
As leaders in the artist-led sector for almost 30 years we have empowered artists to be self-determined, take control, incite change and influence key decision-makers to improve lives and environments, locally, nationally and internationally.
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Explore our project work, opportunities and events to get involved.
What's new
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Neighbours
Mabgate Conversations!
We’re pleased to let you that Leeds City Council has launched a public conversation about Mabgate!
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Artist support
Unique Discussion Series with Artist Support at its Core
Guild Conversations is a unique discussion series with artist support at its core.
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Artist support
Guild Conversations
Guild Conversations is an online discussion series which began in 2020 as a direct response to COVID-19.
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Artist support
Artist-Led Spaces and the Climate Emergency
A discussion regarding studios and the carbon footprint.
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Artist support
Guild and a-n
a-n is the largest artists' membership organisation in the UK.
Our Projects
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Placemaking
On-going strategic consultancy for culturally-led regeneration of towns and cities.
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The Art Hostel
We always dreamt of owning our very own hostel, inspired by accommodation we encountered on our travels we saw a real opportunity to build an affordable yet inspiring place to stay here in Leeds.
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A City Less Grey
A City Less Grey is our on-going project that commissions artists working in public places.
Studios
Looking for studio space?
Need a home for your artistic practice? Check out the permanent and temporary spaces we have in Leeds and nationwide...
Our artists
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Hannah Stacey
Hannah Stacey creates illustrations, collage, bespoke wallpaper and animations, creating bold narrative motifs with her prints.
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Edwin Li
Edwin Li is a visual and performance artist based in Newcastle. He often starts with very ordinary materials, going on to create moving image, installations or performances that leave the audience stunned, chuckling or both!
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Navigator North
Navigator North are a Tees Valley based, artist led organisation who initiate activities to raise the profile of artists and creative practice in the North East.
Our events
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Events
Artist-Led Spaces and the Climate Emergency
A discussion regarding studios and the carbon footprint.
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Events
Artist Spaces and Inclusive Residency Models
An event discussing inclusive studio swaps and residencies.
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Events
Social Architecture, Place Making & Redevelopment
An event investigating Social Architecture, Place Making & Redevelopment.
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Workshops
Financial Sustainability & Alternative Income-Streams
Most artist-led studios are operating at precarious finance levels, therefore they are looking towards alternative income streams in order to support business.