Leeds City Art Gallery Index

Leeds City Art Gallery - virtual tour.
Choose from the galleries below to start your tour:


Leeds Art Gallery - The West Room	Leeds Art Gallery - The Silver Gallery	Leeds Art Gallery - The West Landing	Leeds Art Gallery - The Wilson Gallery


Leeds Art Gallery - Hall and Gift Shop	Leeds City Art Gallery - The Ziiff Gallery	Leeds Art Gallery - The Tiled Hall

Founded in 1888, Leeds City Art Gallery now houses an impressive collection of art dating back to around 1820. The Gallery's 20th century British collection was hailed by the Times as "probably the best outside London". Spread over three floors the Gallery boasts famous Victorian paintings, a small collection of French Post-Impressionist paintings, contemporary British art and a selection of works on paper drawn from the important collection of prints, watercolours and drawings.

Among these exhibits will be found the moonlit scenes by Leeds artist Atkinson Grimshaw, a group of works by members of the Camden Town Group and their leader Walter Sickert, contemporary paintings by Paula Rego and Bridget Riley, and sculptures by Canova, Rodin, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Paolozzi.

Throughout the year a series of events and exhibitions, temporary and artist-led workshops introduce visitors to the exciting use of materials and new processes employed by artists today. The Education Service based at the Gallery offers a free consultation service for those leading group visits.
Tel. 0113 247 8254

The Gallery also houses the Craft Shop and Design Gallery, one of the most prestigious retail outlets for contemporary craft in the North of England.

Adjoining the Gallery is the Henry Moore Institute with the acclaimed sculpture study centre, and programme of sculpture exhibitions.
Tel. 0113 244 69469

Location and Access
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA
Tel 0113 247 8248 fax 0113 244 9689
In the City centre next to the Town Hall and the Central Library, 5 minutes walk from Leeds station.

Wheelchairs :
Ramped access to the main entrance and toilet facilities. Ground floor, including the Gallery Cafe and shop are accessible. The upper galleries are accessible by lift, please ask a visitor assistant to accompany you.

Opening Times
Mon - Sat 10 - 5pm, Wed 10 - 8pm and Sun 1 - 5pm. Closed on bank holidays

Admission Free
-THE CRAFT CENTRE AND DESIGN GALLERY

Situated in the Leeds City Art Gallery
Ground level wheelchair access.
Tel: (0113) 247 8241.
Open: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

The Craft Centre and Design Gallery has been established for 16 years and is a registered charity. Our aim is to promote the best in contemporary craft and design, primarily jewellery, ceramics,limited edition prints and applied art.

The gallery promotes the work of both new and internationally recognised designers through constantly changing showcases and exhibition programmes. There are two major exhibitions held annually, one in Summer with a particularly strong educational angle and one at Christmas intended to be more inspiring.

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