Power To The People: How Did We Get Here?
Over the years it has become apparent as to the opinions that people hold of South Leeds, that it is the kind of place that they do not want to visit because of its reputation.
(Warning: the following contains images and descriptions that whilst are essential are not for the faint of heart)
Power To The People
This year BasementArtsProject has received funding from Arts Council England towards the first stages of a project that will culminate in an exhibition and public sculpture for South Leeds. Annabelle Richmond-Wright is an artist based in Middleton; South Leeds and 2021 graduate of Leeds Arts University.
Community Workshops: I’ve Got You, You’ve Got Me
If you would like to create a piece of art that will form part of this monument to the community you can join us and have a go. No previous experience required, just the desire to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty in an arty fashion
South Leeds women among those recognised on new sculpture
Nearly 400 inspirational Leeds women, voted for by members of the public and many connected to South Leeds, are being celebrated with a new sculpture in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Created by artist, Pippa Hale, ‘Ribbons’ will be located at the top of the gardens between Leeds
New sculpture ‘Hibiscus Rising’ unveiled in Aire Park
‘Hibiscus Rising’, a striking new 9.5m tall sculpture by international artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA has been revealed in Leeds today (24 November 2023). A major part of the programme for LEEDS 2023, Year of Culture, ‘Hibiscus Rising’ is Shonibare’s first permanent public commission in the North of England and
The Metaphorical Museum and The Underworld comes to Beeston
Yet another new exhibition opens at BasementArtsProject on Thursday 1st June at 5:30pm All welcome, just turn up
Carving On The Corner 2023
Carving ‘On The Corner’ If you ever wondered what it would be like to carve some 260,000,000 year old limestone then this is the project for you. Each session lasts 1 hour and you will have 1-2-1 time with John and Keith who will direct you in the ways of direct carving, power tools and polishing.
Chloe Harris | Route Motif – place making through art
Chloe Harris is something of an itinerant artist. Moving between cities as dictated by her practice. Chloe’s work as a printmaker is generated by documenting and abstracting the cities of the UK.
Loane Bobillier: Squaring the Circle | Opening Night: Thursday 2nd March 2023. 5:30-8:30pm
Loane Bobilier is an international student at Leeds Arts University; hailing from Switzerland and arriving on these shores via China and Singapore, her work is a selection of satisfying geometric objects and shapes.