Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery has been described as ‘Probably the best collection of  twentieth century British art outside London’ (John Russell Taylor, The Times).

Leeds Art Gallery is a newly re-furbished creative and lively gallery in the heart of Leeds on The Heardow in Leeds' Cultural Quater. Offering displays of Leeds' Stunning collections as well as a dynamic programme of changing exhibition, Leeds Art Gallery is an innovative and exciting place to visit for people of all ages and tastes!

At Leeds Art Gallery you can see a rich variety of art on display from Leeds’ impressive collections. See nationally acclaimed prints, watercolours, paintings, sculptures, photography, and contemporary art .Wander between rooms and see well-known artists from our region, such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Atkinson Grimshaw, Jacob Kramer, as well as work by a range of contemporary artists including Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, Georgina Starr, Tony Cragg, Antony Gormley, Francis Bacon.

Recently benefiting from £1.5m investment, the gallery has had a major re-hang of its paintings and sculptures as well as adding a new multi media exhibition gallery, a new floor and exposing for the first time in many years, the beautifully decorated Victorian Tiled Hall which links the art gallery to Leeds Central Library.

Break up a visit by to the gallery at the Tiled Hall café where a range of snacks and refreshments are on offer. Browse the gift shop or take part in regular events and activities, such as artist’s talks, ‘Art On The Mat' sessions for kids, demonstrations or seminars.

Leeds Art Gallery is home to a world of treasures and contains items by famous artists such as Rodin, Henry Moore, Jacob Kramer and Dame Barbara Hepworth, as well as work by less-known and newly emerging artists.

In 1997 the collection was designated by the government as of national importance. The internationally acclaimed collection of works on paper features Turner, Cotman, Cozens and Girtin.

The Gallery has always tried to support the work of living artists. Early gifts included Lady Butler's Scotland Forever. The enduringly popular Leeds artist, Atkinson Grimshaw, is represented by numerous evocative, moonlit scenes. French pictures include celebrated works by Derain and Sisley.

The Art Gallery continues to collect contemporary art. Recent acquisitions include works by Bill Woodrow, Paula Rego, Mark Wallinger, Stephen Willats, Alison Wilding and Bridget Riley. Through the generous support of the Henry Moore Foundation, the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate.

Click on the links to find out more about Leeds Art Gallery's collections.