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Creative Communities Project 2023 - 2025

Our successful ‘Creative Communities’ project, funded by the National Lottery has now delivered its last workshops in South Leeds. We've been delighted to work in South Leeds, engaging with so many participants, volunteers and community organisations.

Our final exhibition showcasing the fantastic creativity, talent and community of South Leeds was open to the public at Leeds City Museum from the 9th June until September 1st 2025.

Please also have a look at what we have been up to in Belle Isle and Hunslet in the artists residencies below.

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Creative Communites Exhibition
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Creative Comms Final Event

Community Artists Residencies

We have now delivered two community artist residencies. The artists worked in Hunslet and Belle Isle.

They worked with groups, individuals, and key organisations from the area, collecting stories reflecting the Pride and Place theme.

The artists have facilitated arts activities to help collect stories and increase engagement in the project. Members of the community worked together with the artist to co-create a piece of lasting artwork which will remain in the community. Each residency lasted for 12 weeks, with the artist working in the area 2 days a week.

Hunslet Community Artist Residency

Rozi Fuller was based in Hunslet from September until December 2024.

Click here to see other examples of Rozi's work.

Belle Isle Community Artist Residency

Elnaz Yazdani was based in Belle Isle From January until March 2025.

Click here to see other examples of Elnaz's work.

  • Click to see the artwork that was created during Rozi's community sessions. 

  • Click to see the artwork that was created during Elnaz's community sessions.

"It was a very supportive place. I felt safe enough to come when my mental health was bad. It was just such a nice place to be when I was struggling."

"I have learnt I am more creative than I thought and can't wait to try more at home and get my children learning them too."

"After each class I felt amazingly inspired and happy."

"So relaxing, fun, informative, amazing tutors, volunteers and staff. Well organised."

"I enjoyed being with others and not being judged."

Celebration Event Creative Communities
Celebration Event Creative Communities
Celebration Event Creative Communities
Celebration Event Creative Communities

Click below to read the project evaluation.

Evaluation