Become a Friend to Art in Leeds

Your Leeds Art Fund membership will help us ensure that the Leeds collection remains ‘one of the best twentieth century collections of British art outside London’ as well as representing the very best of British furniture, silver, ceramics, and fashion design. It is a collection that inspires us today as well as future generations, and contributes to a vibrant and creative city, which places Leeds as a must see on the world cultural map.

Membership Benefits

  • A lively programme of events where you can meet likeminded people.
  • Exclusive behind the scenes curator led tours.
  • Exclusive visits to exhibitions and collections beyond Leeds.
  • A regular e-bulletin, Out and About with Leeds Art Fund, keeping you informed about activities and acquisitions and two copies of the Leeds Art Calendar.
Curator Nigel Walsh reveals new information about Praxitella by Wyndham Lewis, following conservation

Get Free Admission

As part of your Leeds Art Fund membership, you will receive free entry to the following galleries and museums in normal opening hours:

  • Temple Newsam
  • Lotherton Hall
  • Kirkstall Abbey
  • Abbey House Museum
  • Armley Mills
Exterior view of Lotherton Hall - Water Buffalo in the gardens

Enjoy inspiring lectures and memorable visits

You will have the opportunity to attend inspiring lectures by renowned artists such as Grayson Perry, curators, and experts where we explore the historic as well as the contemporary and glimpse future trends and emerging talent.

You will be able to join us on exclusive gallery and studio tours as well as museum and country house visits to learn the behind the scenes stories.

Grayson Perry with his pot What things Say About Us (purchased with support of the Leeds Art Fund) before his lecture at Leeds Art Gallery

Monthly bulletin and Leeds Art Calendar

to keep you updated on the activities of Leeds Art Fund

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, collectors, and creators and build lasting friendships

Supporting the Arts

By becoming a member, you contribute to scholarship, art education, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Your support matters!

Membership types

£45.00 / year

Two adults at the same address

£25.00 / year

Over 60 or under 25

£60.00 / year

2 adults and up to 4 children under 16

Why not gift a Leeds Art Fund Membership?

Special memberships

£42.00 / month

1912 Club membership offers a closer engagement with our work and we are extremely grateful for the extra funds 1912 Club members provide

£84.00 / month

For those interested in a deeper level of engagement we offer the patrons scheme. We seek to understand your particular interests in the fine and decorative arts and offer bespoke activities that cater for these interests.

Become a Friend to Art in Leeds

Show your support for arts in Leeds, enjoy exclusive membership benefits and help to acquire great art for the city. Join for as little as £20 per year.

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