Artist support
Radical Structures
‘How does society need to change to compassionately support artists and communities more meaningfully?’
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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Opportunities
Art Hostel Hospitality Assistants - Kickstart Placements
Successful candidates will assist the Art Hostel team with the day to day tasks involved in the smooth operation of the Art Hostel.
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Artist support
Radical Structures Roundtable
How does society need to change to compassionately support artists and communities more meaningfully?
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Artist support
Radical Structures Interviews
A major element of Radical Structures is the question: 'What do artists need to thrive?'
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Opportunities
Buildings and Community Coordinator
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to play a significant part in the progress of a thriving, dynamic and creative company based in Leeds and working nationally and internationally.
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Studios
Case Study: Ro Hardaker
Ro Hardaker (she/they) is an artist currently based in Leeds (UK). Her performance based practice attends to and is slick with prophecy.
Our Projects
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Guild
Guild is East Street Arts support programme supporting and empowering artists to help them create more resilient and sustainable work via artists’ spaces.
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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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Rosena Stevens - General Manager
As the General Manager, I work closely with the Spaces and Finance teams, ensuring the operations are ticking along behind the scenes.
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Helen Moore - Engagement Lead
My role is to engage communities with artists, art and heritage, on all levels - local and international, virtual, and real.
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Fish Factory
Fish Factory from Penryn, Cornwall is a not for profit, community art space that brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life in a vibrant artistic community.