Building Enterprise through the Arts.

VENUE AND EVENT INFORMATION

The Loft Leeds

This landmark New York loft style building situated in the heart of the city, close to The Parish Church, offers a range of possibilities. It boasts 10,000 sq ft of individual exhibition/trading space over two floors, with a licensed restaurant/café bar. We are billing this as Leeds’ alternative Sunday Shopping Experience and it will stay true to our core values of selling only original work with the focus on supporting emerging local talent.

The ‘Arts @ The Loft Leeds’ markets offer up to of 50 stalls (of various sizes), selling a wide range of products including, original fine art, sculpture, hand crafted jewellery, crafts, clothing and furniture design, photography and a gallery.

Our first event at The Loft is on Sunday 28th February 2010 - see below for more details.

February 28th - Artsmix & Business Link @ The Loft
On Sunday the 28th of February (12.00-16.00) we are joining forces with Business Link and Creative Networks and will be putting on a combined ‘Contemporary Arts & Design Market and Creative Business Showcase’.

Hosted in conjunction with Business Link and Creative Networks there will be in the region of 50 stalls many selling the original artwork of some of the best upcoming artists and designers in the region (featuring artists, photographers, jewellers as well as some clothing and furniture renovation). For the first time ever Artsmix will also be extending this opportunity for Creative and Digital businesses to showcase their talent too in what will be part Arts Market and part Creative Business Expo.
So whether you’re looking for some original art, design or some bespoke jewellery, need a new website or video, are thinking of starting your own business or want to give your business a creative edge, there’ll be plenty to interest you at The Artsmix Creative Showcase and Arts Market.

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Castle Howard 2010 Dates – first Market Sunday 28th March

Building on the great successes at Castle Howard last year we are once again going to be complimenting this great and very popular tourist attraction with our Contemporary Arts Markets, being held on the last Sunday of every month – from March through to November and on two corresponding bank holiday Mondays.

The artsmix* Contemporary Arts Markets will be held in the Castle Howard Stable Courtyard on:

Sunday 28th March
Sunday 25th April
Sunday 30th & Monday 31st May (Alice in Wonderland outdoor theatre show)
Sunday 27th June (Polo day)
Sunday 25th July
Sun 29th & Mon 30th August (Wild West Weekend)
Sun 26th September
Sun 31st October
Sun 28th November (Christmas market)

This breath-taking venue between York and Malton, famous all over the world as the beautiful setting for both the TV and Film adaptations of ‘Brideshead Revisited’, will play host to 11 markets complimenting some of their most significant events.

Castle Howard provides a whole new range of opportunities to our artists, designers, crafts people and jewellers as they are introduced to an audience outside Leeds. And for those visiting one of Britain’s finest historic houses, in addition to all that’s on offer, you will be able to find some of the most exciting contemporary, original work produced by some of the most talented emerging and established artists and crafts people in the Yorkshire area.

For more details about what Castle Howard has to offer, in addition to our Contemporary Arts Markets, see: www.castlehoward.co.uk

We strongly recommend a visit to Castle Howard - it really does offer a great day out for all the family. Entrance to the Stable Courtyard is free and the market will run from 10am – 5pm

Exhibitor note: As we provide a good cross section of work here stalls are limited, both in overall numbers and in categories, the allocated Jewellery stalls, for example, sell out very quickly. To avoid disappointment and guarantee your stall, bookings will need to be placed in good time.

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Pudsey Market Place 2010 Dates

Following on from our many successful markets here artsmix* will be teaming up with Pudsey town management and running the markets alongside some fantastic family orientated events. Most markets here will now be held on a Saturday (with a few stalls allocated to produce traders) so expect a big boost in footfall!

This is an old favourite with a great community atmosphere. We'll be there 11am-4pm and look forward to welcoming you.

Saturday 3rd April - Easter market with street entertainment, Easter egg hunts and a ‘shop local’ campaign.
Saturday 15th May - Light Cliff Brass Band will perform throughout the day.
Saturday 12th June - Junior bands concert
Sunday 18th July - Teddy bears picnic and Suitcase Circus with bands in the park
Saturday 14th August - Details to follow
Saturday 11th December - Christmas market with brass band performances and festive activities all day. Santa’s grotto!!

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Brewery Wharf Events 2010

Brewery Wharf is a fabulous riverside location in the city centre of Leeds where we offer an urban market....so if you’ve got some modern, unique and trendy products to offer this is exactly what you’re looking for!

There are fantastic food and drink offers from Brewery Wharf’s bars and restaurants put on especially for the day.

Events run from 12 noon onwards with the market usually finishing at 5pm.

Exhibitor note: These are live music events, so if you prefer a quieter market you may prefer Pudsey, Castle Howard or The Loft.

Saturday 15th May- Bar festival
Superb DJs, sampling, non-alcoholic cocktails and milkshakes, Tiki bar and much more. Last year’s bar festival was a huge success and saw some of Leeds’ best bartenders compete in the ‘42 Below’ vodka cocktail competition.

Saturday 26th June – Dragon Boat festival
With live music throughout the day from local ‘up & coming’ musicians and performers.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July - Leeds Waterfront Festival
One of our busiest events last year the Waterfront Festival really is a wonderful weekend! Live music and performances throughout the day as well as family activities.

Saturday 18th September – ‘Bands by the Brewery’
A showcase of Leeds’ best up and coming bands and performers play all day into the early evening. Last year’s event saw the likes of Kath Edmonds and The Little Black Hearts take to the stage.

Saturday 11th December – It’s Christmas @ Brewery Wharf
Local choirs perform alongside other festive activities and a Christmas themed market. What better way to get into the festive spirit then at this fantastic riverside location.

For more information on Brewery Wharf visit www.brewerywharf.net

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