Leeds is a city synonymous with great art and for this reason the city has many wonderful art galleries to enjoy, below is just a sample of some of the great galleries on offer.
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery was founded in 1888 in the centre of Leeds on the Headrow. There is a large collection of British twentieth century art, of which paintings and sculptures dominate the gallery.
The gallery includes lots of water colour paintings, photography, debris art, stones and DVD works. Well known artists such as Henry Moore, Atkinson Grimshaw, Barbara Hepworth, Paula Rego, Georgina Starr and Bridget Riley have works of art that can be seen in the gallery.
The gallery is open daily from 10am to 8pm, on Wednesday from 12 noon to 8pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
Address:
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AA
United Kingdom
Tel: 044 113 247 8256
Select Fine Art Gallery
Select Fine Art Gallery is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire in a nineteenth century warehouse.
The gallery is represented by original fine art on canvas and paper which is made by local, national and international artists. The gallery has created a real unique collection of works of art and really is worthy of a visit.
Address:
Number 22C
22 - 64 Mabgate.
Leeds
LS9 7DZ
West Yorkshire
Tel: 044 7897 505 062
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The Craft Centre and Design Gallery
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery was established in 1982 and has been a successful gallery for more than 20 years. The gallery is famous for its modern handcrafted contemporary design, including contemporary jewellery, applied art, ceramics, glass, textiles and limited edition prints.
Through the years many talented designers have displayed their work at the gallery, which provides two main exhibitions, one in Summer and one at Christmas.
Visitors are welcomed from Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm and on Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Address:
Central Library
Calverley St
Leeds
LS1
United Kingdom
Tel: 0044 113 247 8241
Henry Moore Institute
The Henry Moore Institute was established by the Henry Moore Foundation and as part of the Leeds City Art Gallery. Since 1993 it has been its own entity as a gallery and deservedly so..
The Henry Moore Institute consists of three large galleries which hold various ancient and modern sculptures. There are also a library, an archive and a research centre to encourage the study of sculpture.
The institute is open from Monday to Sunday 10am – 5.30pm and on Wednesdays from 10am – 9pm.
Address:
74 The Headrow
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01132 467 467
Artco Gallery
The Artco Gallery is a private gallery located in Leeds, England. It was established in 1997 and since then the gallery has proved to be a serious place for quality contemporary art. The gallery also provides art framing services and full access to numerous limited edition prints and posters.
Every piece of art in the gallery is the work of internationally famous artists whose talent and innovative ways of thinking attract more and more visitors as well as potential buyers.
The Artco gallery is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.
Address:
No.1 Meanwood Close
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 2JF
United Kingdom
Tel: 0113 2620056
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