Dandyism by Luke Waddington
Dandyism by Luke Waddington

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Blogs
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The Show Must Go On

Leeds Arts Centre’s new visual identity has been designed to reflect their socially engaged, community focussed approach to theatre making – hopefully raising a little cheer around the creative arts in the city along the way!

Theatre Visual Art
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A New Mural For Leeds: You & Me, Me & You

A new mural for Leeds! You & Me, Me & You. Over the past year designer Anthony Burrill andhttps://www.instagram.com/jadphotography/ In Good Company have been working together to bring the Leeds a message of hope and unity for the years ahead. And, let's face it, in the absence of hugs, and whilst we're still restricted by social distancing, these words feel more important than ever.

Design Illustration
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Ooooh We Love Ootrey!

Ootrey stationery combines great designs with beautiful materials and print finishes. Their products are made in collaboration with some of the most promising up-and-coming artists, as well as established designers and illustrators. Here we find out about the work of Leeds Arts University graduate and Ootrey designer Xanthe Bonsall.

Design Illustration
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Emergency Story Penguin Book Appeal

In early October some of the team here at Slung Low spent a week at Holbeck’s Ingram Road Primary School reading our new children’s book ‘Emergency Story Penguin’ to the kids. At the end of the week we gave each one of them a copy.

Written by: Slung Low
Community Literature
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Peter Spafford: Song Portraits (part 2)
Community Leeds Inspired Music
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Hyde Park Picture House Picks

Hyde Park Picks shares some of some of the best films available online, with picks coming from Picture House staff, volunteers and partner organisations. We'll also be including occasional non-film recommendations too, from podcasts and books, to other fun bits that we think you'd like.

Film
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Leeds Inspired Project Grant Awards: July 2020
Leeds Inspired
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Hyde Park Picture House Picks

Hyde Park Picks shares some of some of the best films available online, with picks coming from Picture House staff, volunteers and partner organisations. We'll also be including occasional non-film recommendations too, from podcasts and books, to other fun bits that we think you'd like.

Film
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Back To Life: illuminating lives

Back to Life will feature rarely seen colourised photos depicting all aspects of life for the newly arrived Jamaicans – everyday images of young couples in love, families, people making a living will be included with equal importance alongside those of trailblazing activists and RAF veterans.

Heritage Photography
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Hyde Park Picture House Picks

Whilst many cinemas are closed and screenings on hold, sadly its not possible for us to share films in the usual way. Thankfully though, a growing number of top independent films are available to stream from home – often for free – allowing you to continue discovering brilliant films from around the world.

Film
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Peter Spafford: Song Portraits
Leeds Inspired Funded Project Music
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Hyde Park Picture House Picks

Whilst cinemas are closed and screenings on hold, sadly its not possible for us to share films in the usual way. Thankfully though, a growing number of top independent films are available to stream from home – often for free – allowing you to continue discovering brilliant films from around the world.

Film
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Hyde Park Picture House Picks

Introducing Hyde Park Picks to share some of some of the best films available online, with picks coming from Picture House staff, volunteers and partner organisations. We'll also be including occasional non-film recommendations too, from podcasts and books, to other fun bits that we think you'd like.

Film
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Leeds Inspired Grant Projects: June 2020
Leeds Inspired
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Bobbi Rae: Taking Up Space

Last year artist Bobbi Rae was awarded a Leeds Inspired grant to develop her project Taking Up Space that looked at the representation of women in the creative industries.

Exhibitions Leeds Inspired
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Illustrator & LAU Student Sofia Johnston: Pizzas And Animated Emojis

Leeds Arts University BA (Hons) Illustration student Sofia Johnston is about to graduate but she already has her artwork on the walls of Leeds’ Franco Manca and has worked with her hero, animator Julian Glander. Sofia tells us how the benefits of taking on industry briefs alongside her studies helped build her confidence to embark on a freelance career.

Illustration
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Meet Some Of The Artists From LS11 Art Gallery

If you've not been able to take a tour around Beeston and Holbeck's LS11 Art Gallery we thought we'd share a few photos of the pictures along with some of the artists who created them. The lampost gallery was created by Slung Low during lockdown and all the artwork is by people living in the area.  The LS11 Art Gallery is funded through the Leeds Inspired Grants Scheme. Enjoy!

Exhibitions Leeds Inspired Funded Project
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Blog: Geraldine Connor Foundation: Windrush Resources 'The Living Room'

For African Caribbean families living in Britain, the Front Room was a focal point for respectability.

Film Heritage
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Blog: The Eulogy Book

In 2019, Jamaica Society Leeds Eulogy Project, celebrated the lives and journeys of first generation Jamaicans who settled in Leeds during the 1940s to 60s, including those who pre-date Windrush.

Heritage Photography
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Blog: Geraldine Connor Foundation: Windrush Resources 'Food & Drink'

Food And Drink: The Windrush Generation were highly influential in increasing the popularity of Caribbean food in the UK.

Film Heritage