CANVAS

Join us at Wellington Place for our month long celebration of art and the community 11 April – 6 May 2025.

The Leeds Arts University Exhibition

Preview event: 10 April
Open: 11 April – 6 May, 10am – 2pm
12 Wellington Place

Featuring 6 large-scale canvases, this exhibition by Leeds Arts University Fine Art students showcases a range of work created in response to an open brief that explores each individual student’s style and practice.

Collaborative Canvas

Open: 11 April – 6 May, 10am – 2pm
12 Wellington Place

Make your mark on our ‘paint by numbers’ canvas.  Our large ‘paint by numbers’ canvas has been created by one of the very talented Leeds Art University students.  Whether you just have five minutes to colour a small section or looking for some meaningful mindfulness, be part of our collaborative piece!

The Art Trail

10 April – 6 May
Various locations around Wellington Place

Bringing together pieces of work by Leeds Arts University students and alumni, The Art Trail features a unique collection of work.  Pick up a map from any of Wellington Place’s onsite restaurants, cafes and bars and take a walk around the neighbourhood to explore the work on display.

The Art Fair with Art in the City

Friday 2 May, 11am – 6pm and Saturday 3 May, 10am – 5pm
Tower Square

Celebrating local creative talent, Wellington Place is hosting an Art Fair in Tower Square in collaboration with Art in the City.  Browse the fabulous stalls offering a range of prints from local creative talent.

Children’s Activities

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April and Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April, 10am – 2pm
12 Wellington Place

The much loved Play Tent returns to Wellington Place offering free play and craft space for children aged 0+. Crafts will draw on the themes of the art exhibition, taking inspiration from the student’s work to create an imaginative space for children to explore their creativity.  Tickets are free but booking is required – please click here to book.

Interactive Sketch club

26 April and 3 May, 12pm – 2pm
Meet Wellington Central

Join local artist Clifford Stead and explore the artwork around Wellington Place, let your imagination take hold and put pen, or pencil, to paper and let the creative juices flow!  Tickets are free but booking is required – please click here to book.