NorthLight Arts Centre

NorthLight Arts Centre A dedicated place for art in Leeds
Exhibitions • Courses • Creative programme • Events
Serious about art. Open to all.

Supported by .north.art
Open Mon: 9.30-5 , Tuesday closed, Weds: 9.30-5 ,Thursday: 9.30-5, Fri : 9.30-5, Sat: 10-3, Sun: 10.30-1

Our Art History Autumn Programme begins next month, and tickets are now available to pre-book.Join us in the main galler...
23/08/2026

Our Art History Autumn Programme begins next month, and tickets are now available to pre-book.

Join us in the main gallery at Northlight for a series of fascinating two-hour talks led by art historians, academics, researchers and practising artists, exploring the people, ideas and stories that have shaped art across centuries and cultures.

This autumn we’ll be travelling from the Northern Renaissance to twentieth-century Mexico, exploring painting and memory, Anglo-Saxon connections with the Silk Roads, and the work of major artists including Jan van Eyck, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Beatriz González and Maurice de Sausmarez.

AUTUMN PROGRAMME

23 Sept — Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera (with Simon Marginson)
7 Oct — Jan van Eyck (with Chris Wood)
21 Oct — Beatriz González (with Matthew Merrick)
4 Nov — The Absent Presence: Painting & Memory (with Adam Stone)
18 Nov — The Anglo-Saxons & the Silk Roads(with Joyce Hill)
9 Dec — Maurice de Sausmarez ( With Kerry Harker)

Whether you already love art history or simply want to discover more, these talks are designed to be welcoming, engaging and accessible — you don’t need any previous knowledge.

Sept - Dec
Main Gallery, Northlight Arts Centre, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
Pre-booking is now open.
Link in bio
https://northlightartscentre.org.uk/art-history

What a brilliant first day of the Chapel Allerton Artists Art Trail at Northlight!It’s been wonderful seeing the buildin...
22/08/2026

What a brilliant first day of the Chapel Allerton Artists Art Trail at Northlight!

It’s been wonderful seeing the building full of people exploring the work, chatting to the artists and discovering just how much creativity there is here in Chapel Allerton.

A huge thank you to everyone who came through our doors today, took time to look, talk and listen, and supported local artists by buying their work. Days like this are as much about the conversations and connections as they are about the art.

And we get to do it all again tomorrow!

Northlight is open Sunday, 11am–5pm, with four local artists exhibiting across our gallery and conservatory, with paintings, prints, jewellery, handmade books and more to discover.
Amanda Burton - Wire Moon
Lydia Rain
Catherine Aldred Illustrator
Jude Eldridge

If you’re following the Chapel Allerton Art Trail, make sure Northlight is one of your stops. Come in, have a wander, have a coffee, take a break in our garden, and meet the artists behind all the wonderful work you’ll discover.

Our Sunday morning jazz sessions are taking a little summer break There’ll be no Sunday jazz for the rest of August, but...
15/08/2026

Our Sunday morning jazz sessions are taking a little summer break

There’ll be no Sunday jazz for the rest of August, but we’ll be back on Sunday 6th September, 10.30am–1pm.

Live jazz, coffee and Sunday mornings in the café — see you in September!

A huge thank you to Davindermadaher for a truly lovely workshop, and to everyone who joined us.Today Northlight was fill...
15/08/2026

A huge thank you to Davindermadaher for a truly lovely workshop, and to everyone who joined us.

Today Northlight was filled with the gentle scent of fresh flowers and tables bursting with colour as we welcomed Davinder for our watercolour florals workshop.

Davinder guided everyone through creating loose, expressive botanical paintings sharing lots of techniques, encouragement and plenty of individual support along the way.

What a glorious way to spend a Saturday: painting, experimenting, chatting and enjoying being creative together.

Davinder will be back in the Autumn with more painting workshops - we can’t wait to welcome him again.

Not long to go! Just over a week until the Chapel Allerton Artists Art Trail returns for 2026, and Northlight is excited...
13/08/2026

Not long to go!

Just over a week until the Chapel Allerton Artists Art Trail returns for 2026, and Northlight is excited to be one of the venues taking part.

22–23 August
11am–5pm

We’ll have five local artists exhibiting and showcasing their work across our gallery and conservatory:

Catherine Aldred Catherine Aldred Illustrator
Jacky Rough
Jude Eldridge
Lydia Rain Rebound and Recover Books Lydia Rain
Amanda Burton Amanda Burton - Wire Moon

Expect handmade books, artisan jewellery, original paintings, prints, cards and plenty more to discover.

Make Northlight one of your stops as you follow the trail. We’ve ample parking, and you can take a break along the way, sit in the garden, enjoy a coffee and perhaps leave with a truly unique piece of art made by a local artist.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you!

22–23 August | 11am–5pm

Step into the colourful floral world of DavindermadaherInspired by a lifelong love of nature, Davinder’s joyful painting...
06/08/2026

Step into the colourful floral world of Davindermadaher

Inspired by a lifelong love of nature, Davinder’s joyful paintings celebrate the beauty, movement and character of flowers. His Instagram feed is bursting with colour, offering a glimpse into his vibrant creative practice.

Next weekend on Saturday 15th, he’ll be joining us to share his techniques and many years of experience in a relaxed, inspiring watercolour workshop suitable for all abilities.

Only a couple of places remain, so if you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the time!
(Booking link can be found in our bio)

Please do go and check out his wonderful Instagram feed for even more colourful inspiration.

Images shows a selection of work from Davinder’s Instagram feed.

Step into the colourful floral world of Davindermadaher Inspired by a lifelong love of nature, Davinder’s joyful paintin...
06/08/2026

Step into the colourful floral world of Davindermadaher

Inspired by a lifelong love of nature, Davinder’s joyful paintings celebrate the beauty, movement and character of flowers. His Instagram feed is bursting with colour, offering a glimpse into his vibrant creative practice.

Next weekend on Saturday 15th he’ll be joining us to share his techniques and many years of experience in a relaxed, inspiring watercolour workshop for all abilities.

Only a couple of places remain, so if you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the time!
Booking link in bio 👆

Please do go and check out his wonderful Instagram feed for even more colourful inspiration Davindermadaher

(Images show a snapshot of Davinder’s IG)

What’s on this August at Northlight?Our programme is built around creativity, community and making everyone feel welcome...
04/08/2026

What’s on this August at Northlight?

Our programme is built around creativity, community and making everyone feel welcome.

Come and make art, hear live music, discover local artists, try something new or simply enjoy spending time with good people in a friendly space.

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re one of our regulars, we’d love to see you.

Northlight Arts Centre
Most activities are PAYF or low cost
Café open throughout the day

See you soon!



Art Everywhere | Every Thursday | 10am–1pm

Our weekly Pay As You Feel art group is open to everyone.

Some people come to paint. Others draw, experiment, chat over a cuppa or simply enjoy spending time making things together. In the warmer months we often spill out into the garden too.

No experience needed. Just come as you are.

Chapel Allerton Art Trail | 21–22 August

We’re delighted to be one of this year’s Art Trail venues.

We’ll be showcasing work by twenty local artists, so whether you’re collecting, browsing or simply curious, pop in and explore some fantastic creative talent.

Creative Writing | Fridays 7 & 21 August | 2–4pm

Looking for a little inspiration?

Join Lydia Rain for an afternoon of writing prompts, conversation and creativity in a relaxed, supportive group. Bring a notebook and see where the words take you.

Scrabble Club | Thursdays | 1–2pm

Join us for a friendly weekly game, a bit of gentle competition and plenty of laughs over a cuppa. Nothing serious - just for fun.

New players are always welcome.

Address

31 Potternewton Lane
Leeds
LS73LW

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441132129097

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