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Unit1, 27-35 Sussex Street, LE5 3BF

thegreatcentral.org

31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE

lcbdepot.co.uk

VENUES

Lancaster Rd, Leicester LE1 7HA

attenborougharts.com

Attenborough Arts Centre

EXHIBITION /

Daniel Cave

Solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by award winning Leicestershire-based artist Daniel Cave.

 

WORKSHOP /

The Theatre of Stories

Abstract Arts

Wet Media Workshop

 

Exhibition and workshops organised by Attenborough Arts Centre.
Photography courtesy of Honest Dave.

 

The University of Leicester's Attenborough Arts Centre is a unique place to see art and mark art. Doubling the size of its existing building, the new £1.5 million capital project has made Attenborough Arts Centre the largest contemporary art gallery in Leicester and one of the largest in the East Midlands area.

4 Midland St, Leicester, LE1 1TG

phoenix.org.uk/about-art

EXHIBITION /

Shout Out! UK Pirate Radio in the 1980's

An archival exhibition that looks back at the early tower block pirate radio movement.

 

Whose Gaze is it Anyway?

An exhibition that looks at the history of Arab pop culture through printed matter.

 

Exhibitions organised and curated by Cube Gallery at Phoenix Cinema.
Photography courtesy of Cube Gallery at Phoenix Cinema.

 

Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents exhibitions by artists from across the world, for free.

Cube Gallery
Shout Out! UK Pirate Radio in the 1980's

Basement unit 44 Humberstone Gate, LE1 3PJ 

graffhq.com

WORKSHOP /

Graffiti Workshop

Graffiti workshop with artist Sam Grubb

 

Workshop organised by Graff HQ.
Photography courtesy of Graff HQ.

 

GraffHQ is a shop that houses a big selection of graffiti supplies.

Graff HQ

EXHIBITION /

Summer Art Trail Open

An exhibition of local and national visual artists selected by Silver Vine Arts.

 

Leila Galloway - Artist in Residence

An exhibition of artworks created by Leila Galloway, the Summer Art Trail resident artist This residency programme is put together by Silver Vine Arts and supported by LCB Depot.

 

Indian Summer - Postcards and Paisleys

New works by Leicester Print Workshop artists Sue Rowland and Sally Stephens celebrating Indian arts and culture.

 

WORKSHOP /

Feelmorelove Boutique - Alternative Handmade Jewellery

Jewellery workshop with Elizabeth Dyer and
Penelope Gardner.

 

POP UP /

The Encounter Counter

Information point for Summer Art Trail and artworks by Silver Vine Arts members available to purchase.

 

Leicester Print Workshop Pop Up Print Sale

Prints and merchandise for sale to raise money for Leicester Print Workshop’s ‘Our Big Move’.

 

PERFORMANCE /

Magic Teapot meets Gray's Kitchen

Live music, spoken word, more pop up stalls, food and artwork.

 

Summer Art Trail Open, The Encounter Counter and Artist in Residence organised and curated by Silver Vine Arts.

Artist in Residency supported by LCB Depot.

Summer Art Trail Open artists: Bianca Beneduci Assad, Cisca Collins, Daniele Bongiovanni, Georgina Pollack, Jo Keogh, Ramona Zoladek, Robert Wilson, Sejal Patel.

 

Feelmorelove Boutique workshop organised by Feelmorelove Boutique.

Indian Summer and Pop Up Print Sale organised by Leicester Print Workshop and LCB Depot.


Photographers credited as mentioned.

 

LCB Deopt is a creative hub at the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter.

LCB Depot

The Manor House Community Centre LE3 2BG

leicesterlofi.co.uk

WORKSHOP /

Leicester Lo-Fi Pinhole Workshop

Free drop in event, learn how to make and take pictures with a pinhole camera.

 

Workshop organised by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography.
Photography courtesy of Honest Dave.

 

Leicester Lo-Fi is a small group of Leicester based photographers that embrace the traditional aspects of photography.

Lo-Fi

Faircharm Estate, Unit 40FF, Evelyn Drive,LE3 2BU 

foxandcompany.co.uk craftysewandso.com

WORKSHOP /

Superhero Kids Workshop

Make your own super hero mask for hero’s aged 7+

 

Make a Zipper Make-up Bag

Make a fabulous lined cotton make-up bag for ages 16+

 

Workshop organised and led by My Workshop and Crafty Sew & So.
Photography © My Workshop and Crafty Sew & So.

 

Crafty Sew & So is a studio that hosts and delivers sewing and craft workshops, 1-to-1 sewing lessons, crafty parties for kids and adults and sew much more!

 

My Workshop provides affordable access to workshop space, equipment and advice to creatives, SME’s and established businesses.

My Workshop

53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA 

leicester.gov.uk

EXHIBITION /

Summer Art Trail Open

An exhibition of local and national visual artists selected by Silver Vine Arts.

 

Exhibition organised and curated by Silver Vine Arts.

Exhibiting artists: Maureen Forde, Mitchell Watson, Sumiko Eadon, David Soden.
Photography © David Wilson Clarke.

 

Leicester’s original museum has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world.

New Walk

97 High St, LE1 4JB

queenofbradgate.co.uk

EXHIBITION /

Summer Art Trail Open

This show supports highly talented, selected, local, national and international artists in lm, installation, painting, photography, sculpture, craft, design and drawing. The ten large, historic rooms are a perfect place to hold an exhibition and an experience in itself.

 

Exhibition organised and curated by Silver Vine Arts. Photography © David Wilson Clarke.

 

Selected exhibiting artists: Clair Robins, Claudia Shih, Courtney Askey, Edward Collinson, Hannah Thornton, Harumi Foster, Lisa Mitchell, Michelle Harrison, Mike Turner, Miranda Booth , Ramona Zoladek, Rebecca Hobbs, Rhianne Burgess, Sandra Cross, Sonya Davies, Dave Monaghan, Jon Klein, Steve B Robinson, Su Ansell, Sumiko Eadon, Tim Neath, Matthew Vaughn.

 

Exhibiting members of Silver Vine Arts: Leila Houston, Darren O Brian, Francisca Sanchez.

 

Selected exhibiting artists with 3 month opportunity: Siobhan Williams, Jonjo Elliott, Alison Allen.

 

The Queen of Bradgate is a newly renovated pub serving food, drink and furnishings.

Queen of Bradgate
Two Queens

2 Queen Street, LE1 1QW

2queens.com

EXHIBITION /

Two Queens Members Show: Breathing Fog

A contemporary art exhibition by Two Queens’ members.

 

Exhibition organised and curated by Two Queens Gallery. Image © Two Queens Gallery.

 

Two Queens is an artist led gallery and studio complex situated in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter.

Seed Creative Hub

95 Humberstone Gate, LE1 1WB

seedcreativity.co.uk

POP UP /

Crafty Tea Party

An array of local makers and designers selling unique, handmade creations.

 

Event organised and led by Seed Creative Hub. Images © Seed Creative Hub.

 

Seed Creative Hub is a media design agency and training provider.

Great Central

PERFORMANCE /

PVC Presents Myoptik's Summer Art Trail Closing Sound Ceremony

Featuring Myoptik, Graham Dunning, ASMO, Cuttlefish, Transmission, Boss Hog’s Pork Parlour, Human Beatboxing, Soft Touch, Wiseass, Synth/light building and many more...

 

Event organised by PVC and Myoptik in collaboration with Silver Vine Arts and Unit 1 @ Great Central Gallery.

 

Images © photographers mentioned.

 

Unit 1 @ Great Central Gallery is an artist run gallery and studio on the edge of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter.

The Western

70 Western Road, LE3 0GA

steamin-billy.co.uk

EXHIBITION /

The Transient Skyline

A Leicester Lo-Fi Group Exhibition on the demolition of New Walk Centre.

 

Exhibition organised and curated by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography. Image © Leicester Lo-Fi Photography.

 

The Western is a Steamin’ Billy Pub that hosts regular gigs and poetry nights. Upstairs at the Western hosts regular theatre productions and plays.

SUMMER ART TRAIL '15

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