WAKEFIELD LISTINGS

WHAT’S ON GUIDEJUNE
A HOME FOR SOMEONE SAID REALITY VIDEOSTREAMING SERVICE
Artist Sachin Kaeley was in residence at The Art
House throughout May 2019. This exhibition presents
a selection of new works created during his stay thatcombine digital and 3D elements.

23/06 13:00–16:00
YSI Street Party
Coronation Gardens
Laburnum Rd
WF1 2HWINDEX LAUNCH / PLOT DROP-IN WORKSHOP
Index Wakefield will be at YSI community street
party, sharing news and information about the Index
programme. Artist and educator John Mayson will also
be there on the day delivering a drop-in workshop,
creating figures and character sculptures.

JULY
07/07 15:00–17:00
Sun Ln Leisure Centre
Sun Ln, WF1 1JD
14/07 12:00–14:00
Minsthorpe Leisure
Ash Grove, WF9 2TF
22/07–04/08
The Ridings
Shopping Centre
WF1 1DS

22 JUNE — 29 SEPT 2019@_indexfestival/theindexfestivalindexfestival.org
Supported by:

Design by saul studio / saulstudio.co.uk

31/07–29/09
Chantry Chapel
3 Calder Vale Rd
WF1 5DL

31/07–04/08
Various venues,
Wakefield City Centre

31/07–19/10
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEMon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

HER NAME IS PROMETHEUS
A unique interactive workshop to combine floating
sculptures and synchronised swimming. Events will
involve elements of live performance as well as the
chance to swim with artist Yelena Popova’s work.
Suitable for all ages.

MAKING SPACE
This two-week open studio and evolving exhibition
take the process of creating art outside of a studioenvironment and into the public realm. Helen
Hamilton’s practice is predominantly sculptural, often
using found objects alongside made pieces. Her
work explores ideas around animacy, the relationshipbetween subject and object, and the role of objects
within our mental and physical lives.
Visit indexfestival.org.uk for details.
ARTWALK WAKEFIELD
Artwalk is Wakefield's best-kept secret, a free culturallate that sees exhibitions, live music, performances,
poetry, and more take place in unexpected venues
across the city centre. Events are revealed in themonth leading up to each event so keep an eye on the
Artwalk website for details. Normally a one-night only
event, in July and September 2019 Artwalk becomes afive-day extravaganza, especially for Index Festival.
Visit artwalk.org.uk for details.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–late
THE ART HOUSE × ARTS COUNCIL COLLECTION
An exhibition of new work by London-based sculptor
Laura Yuile alongside works from the Arts Council
Collection, curated by Lauren Velvick. The exhibition
will consider notions of domestic and home settings,
where objects and architecture feature within intimate
personal relationships. Through the exhibition, theartist, and works from the Arts Council Collection lookat how we construct our living spaces, and how they
relate to wider urban and political landscapes.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–21:00

31/07–15/09
SNAPArts
Walker House
22 Bond St
WF1 2QP
By appointment(IM)MATERIAL DISARRAY
A Group Exhibition by members of the Yorkshire
Sculptors Group. (im)Material Disarray explores themesof domestic clutter in relation to the way that material
objects affect the way we inhabit the private spacesof home.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–21:00, 04/08 13:00–17:00

31/07 19:00
The Hepworth
Wakefield
Gallery Walk
WF1 5AWRUE BAINBRIDGE PERFORMANCE
Rue Bainbridge is a live conversation between a soundartist and video artist. Benton C Bainbridge’s custom
video synths generate light drawings with Gryphon
Rue’s saw, overtone singing and gongs. Rue Bainbridge
enact a living media artwork: a space for collective
dreaming, where quirks of human hand and electricity
spawn impressions of nature and abstract language.
Visit indexfestival.org for details.

31/07–26/09
Wakefield City Centre

THE WORKING GARDEN
The Working Garden is a new collaboration between
sculptor Tom Verity and artist Melanie Wheeler. The
commission takes the form of a working greenhouse,
with the aesthetic of Gothic Architecture. Inside will bea display of research conducted by the artists aroundworking classes historical relationship with the garden,
including audio recordings, archive images, diagrams
and plants. The design of the greenhouse will provide an
enticing home for the project, drawing visitors inside.
Visit indexfestival.org.uk for details.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–21:00

31/07 18:00–22:00
Meeting at:
Wakefield Westgate
Train Station
Mulberry Way
WF1 2QNA SOUNDSCAPE FOR CHANTRY CHAPEL
Love without Sound collaborators, Abi Bliss and David
Badger, create a geolocated soundscape which invites
the listener to pause, reflect upon and explore thesurroundings of the 14th-Century Chantry Chapel. Using
compositional and electroacoustic techniques inspired
by Turner's paintings of the Chapel, the project aims toincrease awareness and appreciation of this small partof Wakefield's art heritage.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–21:00
COME FIND US – WAKEFIELD INDEX TOURFor the first time Come Find Us is venturing to
Wakefield. The established project which explores
the cultural hotspots of Leeds is taking a trip to
Wakefield to showcase the exciting and diverse rangeof exhibitions, late-night openings, gigs and much
more on offer during Artwalk and Index. Fee applies,
booking essential, visit indexfestival.org

AUGUST
02/08 11:00–15:00
Wakefield City Centre

HUMANS OF WAKEFIELD
Artists Viv Owen and Lucy Quinn will be drawing anddocumenting the 'Humans of Wakefield' with quick 5
minute portraits, photographs, and interviews on board
Wakefield's Free City Bus. Jump on to find them andhave your story told.

02/08 18:00
Meeting at:
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TE

WAKEFIELD INDEX TOUR
Index Producers Amy Lilley and Lucy Norton takeyou on a guided tour of the Index commissions in
Wakefield, including talks and introductions fromselected Artists.

02/08–03/08
11:00–15:00
Wakefield City Centre

H.O.M.E. – A LIVE SCULPTURE
H.O.M.E. is a live, moving sculpture which will engage
and delight audiences. The project celebrates thephysical place of Wakefield and the people who live
there. The word "home" is particularly potent inour current times and it signifies something different
to everyone.

03/08 11:00–16:00
Various venues
Wakefield City Centre

WAKEFIELD OPEN STUDIOS
Discover a world of creativity as the artists, makers,
and creators of Wakefield throw open their studiodoors to the public. Free, family friendly, and open toall, Wakefield Open Studios is a perfect opportunity
to explore the creative process. Participating studios
include The Art House, Westgate Studios, plus a hostof individual artists’ studios in back bedrooms, garden
sheds and more! Visit indexfestival.org for details.

03/08–04/08
10:30–16:00
The Hepworth
Wakefield / The Art
House

SCREEN PRINTING FROM SCULPTURE
The Hepworth and The Art House will be hosting a
2-day workshop which will take place across the 2venues. Under the guidance of Print Designer Ellie Way,
participants will use the YSI exhibition at The Hepworth
as inspiration to create a collection of drawings, marks
and textures. Participants will then use their findings tocreate a series of abstract sculptural collages which; on
day 2 at The Art House Print Studio, Ellie will guide you
through how to expose and screen print onto paper. Fee
applies, booking essential, visit hepworthwakefield.org

03/08 11:00–16:00
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEMon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

PRINT & BIND YOUR OWN ARTIST BOOK
Create your own printed and handmade concertina
book using printmaking and bookbinding techniqueson this one day workshop. Explore monoprint andcollograph printing to produce a range of interestingtextures and patterns onto paper, taking inspirationfrom local artists. You’ll then be shown how to use yourprints to create your own concertina artist display book,also known as leporello folded books. You’ll be guided
through the process in a step by step way and will use
the etching press in The Art House's fully equipped
professional print studio. Fee applies, booking essential,
visit the-arthouse.org.uk

ON BEAUTY: A TALK BY KEVIN TRICKETTWe all need some beauty in our lives. But what isbeauty? Can beauty be defined? Or is it just a wayof describing something that we like; no more thana synonym for personal taste? These are the sorts ofquestions Kevin Trickett, President of Wakefield Civic
Society, will ask in this thought-provoking but lighthearted and, hopefully, amusing talk. Booking required,visit indexfestival.org

26/08–02/09
Wakefield City Centre

JAMES WILKIE
Sonic Artist James Wilkie will be riding the Free
City Bus through Wakefield's City Centre, recording
the commuters and surroundings of each stop
and abstracting these into musical soundscapes.
Processing the commuters' voices through the soundsof Wakefield – one playing through another, becoming
a sonic experience to be shared around the stops.

28/08 17:00–19:00
The Art House
Drury Ln, WF1 2TE
Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

GRADUATE SHOWCASE
A sharing of works in progress and experimentationin practice developed during a month-long graduate
residency at The Art House.

31/08 10:00–16:00
Eastmoor Community
GardenPark Lodge Hill
WF1 4NJ

PLOT
Plot is a series of workshops which build on the valueof allotments and garden spaces. Slowing down, taking
stock of the small things, the details, changing states,
seasons and experiencing the world on both the small
scale and the human scale. Visitors will create a seriesof tiny characters that will have a permanent fixture
amongst the gardens, hidden until found. Building
on initial workshops, this is a celebration of Eastmoor
Community Garden and the community who use
it. Artist and educator John Mayson will be leading
workshops with the public at the allotment garden
throughout the day.

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SEPTEMBER
25/09–29/09
Various venues,
Wakefield City Centre

25/09 17:00–21:00
Location TBC

25/09 17:00–21:00
Wakefield Cathedral
Northgate
WF1 1HGARTWALK WAKEFIELD
Artwalk is Wakefield's best-kept secret, a free culturallate that sees exhibitions, live music, performances,
poetry, and more take place in unexpected venues
across the city centre. Events are revealed in themonth leading up to each event so keep an eye on the
Artwalk website for details. Normally a one-night only
event, in July and September 2019 Artwalk becomes afive-day extravaganza, especially for Index Festival.
Visit artwalk.org.uk for details.
→ Launch: 25/09 17:00–late
PLOT
A celebratory exhibition of John Mayson’s engaging
community project, Plot. Images, film and sculpturesfrom the public will be showcased during Artwalk
Wakefield’s September event. Visit indexfestival.org.uk
for details.
THE VIRTUAL SCULPTURE GARDEN
One to One Development Trust presents a major
new virtual-reality work during Artwalk Wakefield,
taking the form of a sculpture garden and created incollaboration with members of Wakefield communities.
Immerse yourself in a new digital artistic landscape.

25/09–29/09
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEMon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

TALKING RHUBARB TOTEM
Jason-Wilsher Mills unveils his new inflatable sculpture,
Talking Rhubarb Totem, brought to life throughaugmented reality. Developed with Wakefield District
Sight Aid, the piece aims to expand sculptures sensory
capacity, experienced through touch and other senses.
The sculpture will be popping up in various locations
after the launch during Wakefield Artwalk.
Visit indexfestival.org for details.
→ Launch: 25/09 17:00–21:00

25/09–29/09
Wakefield City Centre

OBSESSION AT THE ASYLUM
Obsession at the Asylum brings together artist Amelia
Barron’s research of the West Ridings Pauper Lunatic
Asylum, and aims to intrigue and educate the audience
with Wakefield's history of one of the first mental
health institutions to offer moral care and support for
the "insane poor". Visit indexfestival.org for details.
→ Launch: 25/09 17:00–21:00

25/09–29/09
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEUNEARTHED: LAND OF THE RISING
An interactive installation combining a piece offunctional ceramic work with folklore. Roo Veeren
explores the parallels between a small Wakefield village
in Yorkshire and Japanese towns such as Mashiko with
its rich pottery and tea drinking traditions.

25/09
Wakefield City Centre

AWKWARD OBJECTS
Awkward Objects is a sculpture and dance installationby sculptor Melissa Pierce Murray and artist/performer
Bar Groisman. Conceived as a performative artwork, thepiece playfully responds to the theme of awkwardness.
Visit indexfestival.org for details.

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NICOLA SINGHNewcastle-based artist Nicola Singh presents new work
developed while in residence at The Art House. Working
with textiles, sculpture, and installation alongsideperformance pieces, Singh creates performativeenvironments rooted in dialogue and chance.

WAKEFIELD WALK BOOK
A zine centred around the idea of the beauty in theunnoticed, and the joy in the everyday. Peony Gent hascreated drawings and poems in response to a walkaround Wakefield, which is combined in a zine for the
public to follow as they discover a different side to
Wakefield. Collect your free copy from The Art House.

04/08 14:00
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TE

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26/06 18:00–20:00
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEMon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

31/07–29/09
The Art House
Drury Ln, WF1 2TE
Mon–Sat 09:00– 17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

PROPELLING HER SHINY VEHICLE
A continuation and exploration of Katrina Cowling's
latest sculptural undertaking. A large sandy desert-like
expanse will be littered with strange hybridised relics
alluding to car interiors and luxury goods. Ambiguous
upholstered structures clad in faux-leather are strewn
about the landscape amongst plastic, crushed metal,
weeds and roadside detritus amongst large freestanding neon light sculptures. Visit indexfestival.org.uk
for details.
→ Launch: 31/07 17:00–21:00

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FESTIVAL OF VISUAL ARTSLEEDS & WAKEFIELD

29/05–13/07
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TEMon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Mon/Wed until 20:30

31/07–29/09
The Ridings
Shopping Centre
WF1 1DS

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25/09 18:00–22:00
Meeting at:
Wakefield Westgate
Train Station
Mulberry Way
WF1 2QN

COME FIND US – WAKEFIELD INDEX TOURFor the first time Come Find Us is venturing to
Wakefield. The established project which explores
the cultural hotspots of Leeds is taking a trip to
Wakefield to showcase the exciting and diverse rangeof exhibitions, late-night openings, gigs and much
more on offer during Artwalk and Index. Fee applies,
booking essential, visit indexfestival.org

25/09–03/11
SNAPArts
Walker House
22 Bond St
WF1 2QP
By appointment

UNDERBELLY: TURNED TO STONE
Christine Wilks's award-winning digital media piece andMelanie Wilks's stone-carved sculptures explore a richseam of themes involving women's bodies creating,procreating and working, above ground and down
below, carving stone, hauling coal.
→ Launch: 25/09 17:00–21:00, 29/09 13:00–17:00

27/09 18:00
Meeting at:
The Art House
Drury Ln
WF1 2TE

WAKEFIELD INDEX TOUR
Index Producers Amy Lilley and Lucy Norton takeyou on a guided tour of the Index commissions in
Wakefield, including talks and introductions fromselected Artists.

29/09 14:00–15:30
Meeting point:
Outside Wakefield
Town Hall
Wood StWF1 2HQARCHITECTURE/SCULPTURE TOUR
A fascinating guided walk through Wakefield'sarchitectural history and public sculpture by Wakefield
Civic Society. Discover hidden details about Wakefield's
history and see the city in a new light.
Booking required, visit indexfestival.org for details.

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Index Hub (The Art House)
WF1 2TE
Chantry Chapel
WF1 5DLWF1 2HW
Coronation Gardens
WF1 4NJ
Eastmoor Community Garden
WD9 2TF
Minsthorpe Leisure Centre
WF1 2QPSNAPArts
WF1 1JD
Sun Ln Leisure Centre
WF1 5AWThe Hepworth Wakefield
WF1 1DSThe Ridings Shopping Centre
Wakefield Cathedral
WF1 1HG
Wakefield Town HallWF1 2HQ
Wakefield Westgate Train Station WF1 2QN

USING THE GUIDEThe listings shown here are split by city; Leeds
on one side, Wakefield on the other, to help you
plan your trip (we hope you'll explore both uniquecities). Listings are shown by date order, sowhenever you pick up the guide you can quickly
find out what's already launched, what events are
happening that day and what's coming up next.

Funded by:Visit our website to find detailed information
for all the listings shown here, including anarchive of all past events.
All events and exhibitions are free andeveryone is welcome.
The festival takes place from 22 June to
29 September 2019 and the programmefeatures work by over 300 local, national
and international artists across 40 sites.
Index is a new visual arts festival for Leeds &Wakefield taking place during Yorkshire
Sculpture International. Index presents a wide
range of exhibitions, performances, screenings,
and more.

WELCOME TO THE lNDEXFESTIVAL GUIDE!

Accessibility is important to us because wewant to ensure that you can enjoy as muchof Index as possible. Art venues can be very
diverse, so our website has detailed information
describing the accessibility features of eachspace. That way you can explore the festivalwith peace of mind. Please see our website
for more details: indexfestival.org
If you have any questions about festival
accessibility, please get in touch – our producers
are happy to help: info@indexfestival.org

GETTING HERE
Both Leeds & Wakefield are well served by road,rail, and bus. Additionally, you will find publiccar, motorbike and bicycle parking facilities
available. So whatever your preferred methodof transport, we've got you covered.
PARKING: en.parkopedia.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
BUS
Journey times between:
Leeds & Wakefield – approx. 35 minutes
National: Arriva
arrivabus.co.uk

Regional: Metrowymetro.com

TRAIN
Leeds Station
Wakefield Westgate Station
Wakefield Kirkgate Station
Journey times between:
Leeds & Wakefield Westgate – approx. 12 minutes
Leeds & Wakefield Kirkgate – approx. 16 minutes
National Railnationalrail.co.uk

22/06–29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW
Thu–Sun: 10:00–16:00

INDEX FESTIVAL HUB
Our city centre festival hub will provide you will all
the information you need to navigate our exciting
programme of projects, exhibitions and events andto plan your visit.
→ Launch: 21/06 16:00–18:00

22/06 10:30–12:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW

THE MORNING AFTER
Join us for a coffee and a chance to find out more ofwhat's coming up over the next 100 days.

22/06 14:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWLEEDS INDEX TOUR
Join us for a tour of Index highlights. Starting at our
festival hub.

22/06–29/09
Visit indexfestival.org/
editions for stockists

CLUB EDITIONSClub have produced and commissioned the ‘Club
Editions’; a series of sculptural objects no bigger than
the artist’s hand, for sale throughout the Index Festival.

22/06–29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW
Thu–Sun: 10:00–16:00

THE HIGH RISE PROJECT
An installation of research into social housing and highrise living in Leeds. The installation will be accompanied
by a newspaper produced through participatory
workshops in Lincoln Green. thehighriseproject.co.uk→ Launch: 21/06 16:00–18:00

22/06–29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW
Thu–Sun: 10:00–16:00

THE PYRAMID VIEW ON... YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE
Pyramid of Arts' Eden Group members will visit
Yorkshire Sculpture International and Index Festival tocreate a suitcase-sized sculpture gallery capturing their
responses in drawing, images, modelling and words.
→ Launch: 21/06 16:00–18:00

22/06–14/07
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWTHE DESIRE TO BE PART OF A STORY…
Serf will present two studio member exhibitions and aseries of Serf School sessions. Work presented in thefirst show will evolve through the program of sharedlearning to form the second exhibition. Details andtimes will be advertised closer to the event throughour social media channels and the mailing list.
→ Launch: 21/06 16:00–18:00

22/06–29/09
Visit spurspurspur.org
for more info on how
to access the work

IS THIS WHAT IT’S COME TO?
SPUR presents three new augmented reality sculpture
artworks experienced through Snapchat filters, see
sculpture everywhere! Please download our filters tosnap and share.
→ Launch: 21/06 16:00–18:00

22/06–24/06
Gallery House
The HeadrowLS1 5RD
Sat–Mon: 12:00–16:00

TACIT AGREEMENTS PART 1
Exhibition by Leeds Beckett MA Art & Design: 'Tacit'
is a kind of knowledge in process, whereby we would
aim to reach agreements in physical and psychologicalapproaches differently to empirical and logical ones.

22/06–19/07
Leeds Town Hall
The HeadrowLS1 3AD
Mon–Sat: 10:00–16:00

PARALLEL ARCHITECTURES IIIII
New site-specific works by artists’ James Thompson andAnnabel Taylor- Munt responding to the former Bridewellprison and Leeds Town Hall as a transformative space
where new identities are constructed and performed.

22/06–29/09
Village
3 Thornton’s Arcade
LS1 6LQ
Mon–Sat: 10:00–18:00
Sun: 11:00–17:00

VILLAGE
Village will be curating and hosting a changing seriesof photographic exhibitions focused around sculpture& form.
Visit villagebooks.co for details.

22/06 18:00–20:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQ

SINC
School of the Damned Class of 2019 tour their interim
show, 'SINC'. A reflection on Treasure, Technology
and Friendship.

23/06 14:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWLEEDS INDEX TOUR
Join us for a tour of Index highlights. Starting at our
festival hub.

24/06 12:00–14:00
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION: JADENE IMBUSCH
Lunchtime conversations with artists as part of 'On theCorner' project at Basement Arts. Free, booking required.

29/06–29/09
Leeds Industrial
Museum, Canal Rd
Armley, LS12 2QF
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00
Sun 13:00–16:00

THE DOFFER & THE FANCY:RE-IMAGINING THE MACHINEIn her first major solo exhibition, artist and feltmaker,
Helen Riddle presents a series of sculptural works
inspired by the textile machinery at Armley Mills.
→ Launch: 29/06 11:00–13:00

JULY
04/07–10/07
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQ
Mon–Sun 10:00– 17:00

ALICE CHANDLER: OPEN STUDIO
See Alice Chandler's new work created within the artists’studio on the Tetley’s Associate Artists Programme.
→ Launch: 03/07 18:00–20:00

05/07–07/07
Hyde Park
Picture House
73 Brudenell Rd
LS6 1JD
Pavillion
42 New Briggate
LS1 6NU

SCREENING WEEKEND:
PAVILION ARTISTS’ MOVING IMAGE NETWORK
A weekend of screenings presented at Pavilion andHyde Park Picture House. Herb Shellenberger will
guest curate the series of works created by Pavilion's
Artists’ Moving Image Network. Booking essential:
pavilionleeds.eventbrite.com

06/07–29/09
Assembly House
44 Canal Rd
LS12 2PL
By appointment
More details at:
assemblyhouse.art

PUBLICLY FUNDED MINERALSBY KARL RUSSELL VICKERSA series of 48 works on paper using collage to (re)imagine Crystals, Minerals and Gemstones as public
sculpture. The elemental materials appear in theirnatural state; placed into a landscape, atop a landmark
spire or on a Billboard. Resembling design planning
mock-ups, each collage is brought together inconsideration of light and shadow, colour and scale ina playful manner.
→ Launch: 05/07 18:00–21:00

11/07 18:00–22:00
Assembly House
44 Canal Rd
LS12 2PL

POOR IMAGE PROJECTS PRESENTS:
JOANNE ARMITAGE & ANYA STEWART-MAGGS
Poor Image Projects presents a performative audiovisual installation by Joanne Armitage and Anya
Stewart-Maggs. This new collaboration brings together
their overlapping concerns around creating immediate
experiences for the body with moving image and sound.

11/07–25/07
By appointment

IN-HABIT
In-Habit centres around the home of David and Alex.
Through the creation of new objects, structures andspatial interventions, six artists consider the spaceand history of this house. Headingley: access byappointment. Email in.habit.viewings@gmail.com

14/07 11:00–16:00
Fearnville LeisureCentre, Oakwood Ln
LS8 3LF

WHAT MAKES GIPTON?
What Makes Gipton? is a new participatory project byartist Andy Abbott, commissioned by the East Leeds
Project for this year’s Gipton Gala, and funded by
Leeds Inspired.

17/07 18:00–20:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQNOCTURNE CRITS #1
Nocturne are excited to present two crits for artists
and guests to come and discuss finished and works inprogress. Just turn up, but to present work, please see
the website or email nocturne.expo@gmail.com

10/08 14:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW

COME FIND US: INDEX TOUR
Join us for a tour of Index highlights led by Come Find
Us. Starting at our festival hub. Fee applies, booking
essential, visit indexfestival.org

10/08
Serf
23-25 Wharf St
LS2 7EQSERF SCHOOL PUBLIC SESSION V.2
Open Studios. Visit indexfestival.org for details.

11/08–29/09
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH
By appointment

ON THE CORNER: A HOUSE WITHIN A HOME
‘OnThe Corner’ will be a series of four sculptural andvisual art events that will respond to the YSI 2019 ideathat ‘there is a basic human impulse to make andconnect with objects.
→ Launch: 10/08 14:00–17:00

15/08 18:00–20:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQNOCTURNE CRITS #2
Nocturne are excited to present two crits for artists
and guests to come and discuss finished and works inprogress. Just turn up, but to present work, please see
the website or email nocturne.expo@gmail.com

25/08
Serf
23-25 Wharf St
LS2 7EQSERF SCHOOL PUBLIC SESSION V.3
Serf School Workshops. Visit indexfestival.org for details.

SEPTEMBER
02/09–06/09
Studio B201
Broadcasting PlaceB Building
Leeds Beckett
University, LS2 9EN
Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00

TACIT AGREEMENTS PART 2
Exhibition by Leeds Beckett MA Art & Design: 'Tacit'
is a kind of knowledge in process, whereby we would
aim to reach agreements in physical and psychologicalapproaches differently to empirical and logical ones.
→ Launch: 30/08 18:00–20:00

04/09 18:00–20:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQ
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

HARLAN WHITTINGHAM: TAAP SCREENING
Join Tetley's Associate Artist Harlan Whittingham fora screening of curated footage, selected from LUX'scollection of artists' film and video.

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04/09 18:00–20:00
Henry Moore Institute74 The HeadrowLS1 3AH

TO CAST A GLAMOUR
Is augmented reality the embodiment of 18th century
glamour? SPUR invites specialists in the field ofcomputer-generated imagery to discuss the magic,
history & future potential of AR & VR. See website forfull details.

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12/09 12:00–14:00
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION:
PHILL HOPKINS & JADENE IMBUSCH
Lunchtime conversations with artists as part of 'On theCorner' project at Basement Arts. Free, booking required.

13/09 18:00–20:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWNOCTURNE CRITS: PUBLICATION LAUNCH
Nocturne are excited to present a new publication
based on research and crits with artists andpractitioners in Leeds.

17/07 18:00–20:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQ
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

GATHERING RAGE ON THE BRIDGE OF TEARS
Meet artist Michaela Cullen, for an open studioinstallation including a live performance excerpt of
new film being made during Tetley's Associate Artists
Programme. Sponsored by Tetley's.
→ Performance: 19:00.

14/09–29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW
Thu–Sat 10:00–16:00

KUROKOAn exhibition that explores the power of objects tocreate narratives and evoke experiences by a group ofartists based in the UK and Japan. Supported by The
Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
→ Launch: 13/09 18:00–20:00

20/07–15/09
Sunny Bank Mills
83-85 Town St
LS28 5UJ
Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00
Sun 11:00–15:00

CONSTRUCT: AN EXHIBITION BY THE 62 GROUPOF TEXTILE ARTISTS
The 62 Group is an artist-led group with an international
membership. In this exhibition, members build andassemble ambitious and innovative textile works
responding to the theme ‘CONSTRUCT’.
→ Launch: 20/07 14:00–16:00

14/09–29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BW…EVEN IF IT IS SOMEONE ELSE’S.
Serf will present two studio member exhibitions and aseries of Serf School sessions. Work presented in thefirst show will evolve through the program of sharedlearning to form the second exhibition. Details andtimes will be advertised closer to the event throughour social media channels and the mailing list.
→ Launch: 13/09 18:00–20:00

27/07 14:00–17:00
Serf
23-25 Wharf St
LS2 7EQSERF SCHOOL PUBLIC SESSION V.1
The History of Alternative Art Curriculums in Leeds.

29/07 12:00–14:00
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION: PHILL HOPKINSLunchtime conversations with artists as part of 'On theCorner' project at Basement Arts. Free, booking required.

POOR IMAGE PROJECTS PRESENTS:
ASHLEY HOLMES AND R.I.P. GERMAIN
Poor Image Projects presents an audio-visual installation
created by Ashley Holmes and R.I.P. Germain which will
unfold in the former courtroom of Leeds Town Hall.

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HOW TO BE A DYSLEXIC ARTIST & OTHER STORIESHow to be a Dyslexic Artist! is a display of new
artworks, images and costumes resulting from a shortcourse for adults exploring their personal experiencesof being dyslexic.
→ Launch: 17/07 18:00–21:00

09/08 17:00–20:00
Old Courtroom
Leeds Town Hall
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The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQ
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

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14/09 10:00–16:00
Assembly House
44 Canal Rd
LS12 2PLASSEMBLY HOUSE: OPEN STUDIO & ART FAIR
An open studio and art fair showcasing work by
Assembly House's studio holders.
→ Studio Tour: 13:00–14:00

16/09 12:00–14:00
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION:DOMINIC HOPKINSON
Lunchtime conversations with artists as part of 'On theCorner' project at Basement Arts. Free, booking required.

19/09 17:00–21:00
BLANK
University Centre Leeds
Playhouse Sq, LS2 7BS

BLANK 01 PUBLICATION LAUNCH
Launch of BLANK 01 publication coinciding with artist
Rhian Cooke’s solo show and a closing event of Index
held at BLANK Gallery.

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BLANK
University Centre Leeds
Playhouse Sq, LS2 7BS
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00,
Sat 11:00–15:00

DIVIDE BY TWO
To open the new BLANK gallery at the new Quarry
Hill site, Rhian Cooke will show moving image andsculptural work made during her time spent on the
YSI Associate Artist Programme.
→ Launch: 19/09 17:00–21:00

21/09 14:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWLEEDS INDEX TOUR
Join us for a tour of Index highlights. Starting at our
festival hub.

23/09 12:00–14:00
BasementArtsProject
28 Back Burton Terr
LS11 5JH

LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION: KEITH ACKERMAN
Lunchtime conversations with artists as part of 'On theCorner' project at Basement Arts. Free, booking required.

25/09 18:30–21:00
The Tetley
Hunslet Rd
LS10 1JQGRUBGRUBGRUB
GRUBGRUBGRUB is an informal dinner hosted by
Gush for Leeds based Queer artists to meet and shareresources. Bring a thing (track, zine, sculpture, object,
performance, food, utensils, tableware) and get somegrub. Free, book online.

26/09 18:00–20:00
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWFAUXCLOSURE PARTY
Serf invites you to their Fauxclosure Party.

29/09
Yorkshire Hub
26 East Parade
LS1 5BWSERF SCHOOL PUBLIC SESSION V.4
Before and After Artist talks.
Visit indexfestival.org for details on times

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Index Hub
Assembly House
BasementArtsProject
BLANK
Broadcasting Place
Fearnville Leisure Centre
Freehold Projects
Gallery HouseHenry Moore Institute
Hyde Park Picture House
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Town Hall
Pavilion
Serf
Sunny Bank MillsThe Tetley
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For more information on all the exhibitions andevents listed here please visit: indexfestival.org