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artsmix* is an enterprising and creative Leeds based Social Enterprise providing sales and development platforms for artists and quality arts projects across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area.


We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

• The artsmix* Workshop for screen-printing, woodwork and jewellery, as well as a range of short training courses
• artsmix* 4 Business – providing services such as event enhancement and organisation, bespoke interior design and supplying corporate gifts
• Organising exhibitions and festivals
• Regular arts & crafts markets
• Enterprise support
• artsmix* Membership

Our latest exciting development is as partners in The Loft Leeds (www.loftleeds.com), where our indoor ‘artsmix @The Loft Leeds - original art market’ provides established and emerging artists with accessible weekly trading opportunities, and Leeds with an alternative Sunday shopping experience. This is a major development for artists and art lovers across the region. We are interested to hear from artists, sculptors, crafts people, furniture and clothing designers, jewellery producers, etc. who may be interested in an ‘artsmix @ The Loft’ stall, or our gallery opportunities. ‘artsmix @ The Loft’ market is weekly on a Sunday. We are taking bookings for all dates, though please be quick on the build up to Christmas demand is particularly high.

We welcome your interest and support.

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Please note, as Sunday 28 December is such a busy shopping day in Leeds we will holding a market then too!

News and Events

 

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is Coming!

Looking to be a little different this Christmas?

Tired of the run-of-the-mill chain stores?

Can’t make it down to any of our exciting ‘artsmix* @ The Loft’ original art markets?

The artsmix* Christmas Catalogue could have just the answers your looking for, with original hand crafted gifts from as little as £4.20.

Many gifts can also be supplied in quite large quantities too, so why not choose something for your staff or corporate contacts that says rather more than a bottle of wine?

Job Vacancy

We are undergoing a minor restructure to cope with all our recent developments and to see us move successfully through 2009. Over the ext few days/weeks we are going to be posting some job opportunities for people with proven sales and administrative skills. If you feel you may be interested in joining a dynamic and growing arts organisation be sure to keep on visiting this site for updates.

Artsmix @ The Loft – Over 300 get ‘In The Mix’ at launch night.

Artsmix @ The Loft – Over 300 get ‘In The Mix’ at launch night.

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Courses for all at The artsmix* Workshop

Courses for all at The artsmix* Workshop
Are you trying to make a living out of the arts, or just curious about how talented you may be, maybe you’re thinking of turning a hobby into something more commercial, or just looking for a facility that would help you to produce creative gifts for friends and family?

Our fabulous new workshop is offering the following courses for beginners or those who’d like to brush up on their skills.

Jewellery Making Workshop Saturday 06.09.08 10.00-14.30
Saturday 20.09.08 10.00-14.30

Artsmix Ventures – A big thank you!

Artsmix Ventures – A big thank you!

We would like to say a massive THANKS to all those who have invested in Artsmix Ventures Limited to make our dream of a regular indoor market a reality, by enabling us to set up Artsmix Ventures to invest in The Loft Leeds. We are really proud to have attracted investors from our membership and the business community, though would stress that money has only come from individuals who believe in what we do, not actual businesses.

Special Workshop Offers

Special Workshop Offers

Until 2009 we are happy to offer some special starter packages:
• For just £60 take advantage of the ‘Workshop Starter Package’, which includes: workshop membership, essential induction and health & safety training, 5 pay as you use hours and ongoing technical support.
• For just £75 take advantage of the ‘In The Mix Starter Package’, which includes: full artsmix membership, essential induction and health & safety training, 5 pay as you use hours and ongoing technical support.

Waterfront Success

Waterfront Success
The Waterfront Festival at Brewery Wharf was a day enjoyed by many, despite the ever-changing weather, and brought further success for artsmix member who reported brisk trading throughout the day – whilst being serenaded by some of the artsmix performers. This memorable day was rounded off by artsmix 4 business’ Gina Yates selling a much admired painting, from our gallery stand, for over £900 just before the close of the event. Well done Gina and congratulations to whoever the lucky owner is too!

Exciting Business2Business offers.

Exciting Business2Business offers.

artsmix* members can now benefit from the artistic expertise and flair that Gina Yates is offering, through a palette of services for the business community, including art rental schemes, arts & crafts events, corporate gifts. Gina is also looking to develop closer links with the area’s interior designers who are looking for truly bespoke art to enhance interiors as well as developing a portfolio of talent to spice up corporate events.

Artsmix Emerging Artists Awards

Artsmix Emerging Artists Awards
15th October 2007

Report

To present the 2007 Emerging Artists Awards artsmix* held an evening event at the Electric Press Building, Millennium Square. The facilities were kindly donated by Richard Wood, centre manager at the Electric Press Building. Full cooperation and assistance was given by Revolution, Ha Ha! and The Spice Quarter, the bars/restaurants within the Electric Press Building.