Art In Arcadia

'Art In Arcadia' is a 10-day long art trail event showcasing local art and craft throughout the arcades of Leeds City Centre.

Our free Art Trail maps will highlight where visitors can find a range of talented artists and crafters at their allocated shop venues within the historic, independent, diverse, vibrant and culturally rich shopping arcades of Leeds City Centre.

Art Trail Maps
Pick up an art trail map at any participating shop venue as part of Art In Arcadia 26, or at a good Leeds City Centre Cafe.

AiA 2026 SHOPS:-
The Sculpture Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange
Seth Mater, Leeds Corn Exchange
Shush Interiors, Leeds Corn Exchange
Olive & Rye, Queens Arcade
Kapow Coffee, Thornton's Arcade
Flamingos Coffee House, Central Arcade
Jeffery West, County Arcade, Victoria Quarter
H8use Pha Cafe
H8use Art workshop
Masato Jones, Thorntons Arcade
Art & Soul, Queens Arcade

AiA 2026 ARTISTS:-
• Judith Cain: Seth Mater, Leeds Corn Exchange | Work: Painting
• Paul Heaney: Jeffery West, County Arcade | Work: Photography (Leeds heritage)
• Alex Wingfield: Flamingos Coffee House, Central Arcade + H8use Pha cafe & H8use Art workshop, Grand Arcade | Work: Ceramics
• Amelia Williamson: Olive & Rye, Queens Arcade | Work: Painting
• Patricia Willard: H8ouse Pha cafe & H8use Art workshop, Grand Arcade | Work: Silk paintings
• Christine Firn: Olive & Rye, Queens Arcade | Work: Painting
• Liz Rose: Flamingos Coffee House, Central Arcade & H8use Pha cafe & H8use Art workshop, Grand Arcade | Work: giant knitted snail cushions
• Megan Pickard: Art & Soul, Queens Arcade | Work: Clay & jewellery craft
• Steve Bennett: Kapow! Cafe, Thornton's Arcade | Work: Celebrity Portrait Printmaker
• Amanda Illingworth: Olive & Rye, Queens Arcade | Work: Floral painting
• Vivian Cass: Masato Jones, Thornton's Arcade | Work: Folded & Cut paper urban landscapes (Leeds City Centre)
• Nigel Alred: Shush Interiors, Leeds Corn Exchange | Work: Upcycled decorated furniture
• Joanne Peel: Olive & Rye, Queens Arcade | Work: Abstract painting
• Alice Croft: Kapow! Cafe, Thorntons Arcade | Work: Drawing/Illustration (Leeds heritage)
• Chris Hudson: Flamingos Coffee House | Work: Architectural drawing & fantasy paintings
• Fidelma Massey: The Sculpture Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange | Work: Sculpture

Timings

Friday 11 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Saturday 12 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Sunday 13 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Monday 14 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Tuesday 15 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Wednesday 16 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Thursday 17 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Friday 18 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Saturday 19 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Sunday 20 September:

Runs throughout the festival 11th until 20th September. See art trail map for venues and artists.

Location & directions

The Sculpture Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange, 8-9 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR

Directions:

Pick up an art trail map from The Sculpture Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange to find the artist's and crafters on the Art In Arcadia art trail. Maps are also available at the art trail venues.

Contact on day:

Paul Heaney

Telephone number:

+447961936511

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Check with each venue for opening times and access. Most are open regular shop opening times. There is a staircase and lift to access the balcony for The Sculpture Gallery for the art trail maps at Leeds Corn Exchange. There are toilets and cafes accessible on the Lower Ground Floor of Leeds Corn Exchange - our architecturally stunning art trail hub venue. Open air parking is available adjacent to Leeds Corn Exchange at Crown Street car park, LS2 7DE.

Additional information

Contact The Sculpture Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange, for art trail maps and further info, or contact the coordinator Paul Heaney. More info can be found on our website www.arthouseleeds.uk

Max number of people:

6

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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