East Street Arts is introducing a new annual Open Studios event. Piloting this autumn with studios across Leeds, it will coincide with the event Come Find Us | November 2012. Open studios are a vibrant way of people engaging with a range of artists work but also having access to their workplaces processes and communities.

The aim of the open studios is to raise awareness of the multidisciplinary artistic activity in the city and to highlight the work of local artists and provide an space for conversation between artists and audiences. Multitude of venues across Leeds will open their doors to offer a range of events that will showcase work and engage them in discussions and workshops, enabling opportunities to buy/sell work, network with other artists and arts professionals.

Opening times are Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th of november, 12-6pm, but if you are interested in a particular artist please check individual opening days and times listed below.

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Patrick Studios, St Mary’s Lane, LS9
Lorna Barrowclough | Fri & Sat 12-6pm
Jean Carabine | Sat & Sun 12-6pm
Lydia Haines Fri-Sat 12-6pm | Sun 12-5pm
Rachel Hunter Fri to Sun 12-6pm
Paul Hurley Sun 12-6pm
Andrew Lister | Fri and Sat 12-4 pm
Carla Moss | Fri to Sun 12-6pm
Harry Meadley | Fri to Sun 12-6pm
Charley McDonough and Sarah Davies | Sat 12-6pm
Chucho A. Nieto | Fri 1-6pm, Sat 1-6pm & Sun 2-6pm
Sarah Spanton | Fri 12-6pm

Barkston House, Croydon Street, LS11 9RT
If you are coming in your car you can park for free in the car park next to Barkston House (open 7am until 9pm)
Valerie Halliwell | Fri to Sun 12-6pm
Margaret Hanson | Fri 12-6pm & Sun 12-6pm
Liz Neylan | Fri 12-4pm & Sun 12-4pm
Kathryn Oubridge | Fri to Sun 12-6pm
Calum Paterson | Sun 12-6pm
Greg Townend | Fri to Sun 12-4pm
Andrea Thoma | Fri 1-5pm & Sun 1-5pm
Bob Thompson | Fri 12-6pm & Sun 12-6pm
Sue Watts | Fri 12-4pm
John Wright | Sat 12-6pm & Sun 12 – 6pm

Union 105, 105 Chapeltown Road, LS7 3HY
Note: Please note, this building does not have disabled access.
Dave Nevard | Fri 12-6pm
Peter Spence | Fri 12-6pm
Natalie Searle  | Fri 12-6pm
Carl Allport | Fri 12-6pm

Progress House, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 6AT
Note: Please note, this building does not have disabled access.
Frances Norton | Fri 7.30-9pm Sat 2pm-9pm Sun 1pm-5pm

Killingbeck Court, York Rd (W-bound), LS14 6UF
Note: Please note, this building does not have disabled access.
Ryan Clark-Hirst | Sunday 12-6pm
07445520138 (Please call Ryan when visiting to access his studio)

Garforth, Main Street Garforth, LS25 1AA
Mike Lester Photography | Fri 3.30 – 6pm Sat 12 – 6pm
Tel: 07943325591 (Contact Mike if you have any problems accessing the building)

Concordia House, Unit 1, St James Business Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8QB
Ruth Buchanan | Fri to Sun 12-6pm