Building Enterprise through the Arts.

artsmix* was born out of a desire to promote a range of activities that recognise, reflect and celebrate the diversity of local artists. We work closely with the business community and individuals developing art-based opportunities and initiatives across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area.

Some significant achievements to date:

We are proud to have developed:
• The artsmix* Markets, held at The Loft Leeds, Pudsey Market Place, Brewery Wharf, Clarence Dock, Castle Howard and to compliment other events in Leeds and the surrounding areas
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• The fully equipped artsmix* 'Factory4' Workshop in Sheepscar
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• A diverse portfolio of events and arts services to business
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• Over 50 new arts enterprises
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• The annual Planet Leeds Festival

• A unique forum to assist the development and creativity of emerging artists


• The annual Planet Leeds Festival

• A range of Exhibitions and arts installations 

• The annual Emerging Artists Awards
• Collaboration with other exciting events such as Leeds Pride and The Leeds Waterfront Festival
• Strong links with the private sector
• Artsmix Ventures Limited– through which we raised large-scale private capital to enable a significant investment in The Loft Leeds where we host arts markets and events.

We welcome your interest and support.

Our Development
Established in 2002, as Equality Workshops, by a small group passionate about the opportunity that art offers as a tool for individual empowerment and community enhancement, we are now a major arts force in Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area. Our work involves supporting and developing emerging artists and developing inspirational arts based activities, including markets and festivals. Read more…

Our Values
Key to our success, growth and future development are our values. We actively work to promote ethical values, for this reason we only work with artists and organisations that support our aims and beliefs. Read more…

Who’s Who
artsmix* is made up of a Business Development Manager and five core staff and technicians, all with designated areas of responsibility. We are supported by three directors and a steering group of eight (a mixture of actual artists and people from the business community) who share an interest in the arts and a belief in our values - our directors and steering group members support artsmix* on a non-paid, voluntary, basis. We are also affiliated with a range of local businesses who provide professional services and business advice. In addition we also hold focus groups to look at development ideas, we welcome the interest and participation of all. Read more…