Update: Leeds Art Gallery has now reopened with Lothar Götz’s brilliant new commission Xanadu welcoming visitors in the entrance stairwell.
Help us reveal the outstanding architecture of this Victorian building and see our iconic stairwell completely transformed in time for our grand re-opening in October.
This year we have been closed to carry out much needed major work to re-glaze the original Victorian roof. In the course of this work, we have revealed the original barrel vaulted ceiling covered over in the 1970s, which we are renovating ready to re-open to visitors later this year. We want to celebrate our beautiful building and the discovery of this stunning space.
We need your help to commission artist Lothar Götz to create a beautiful wall painting that will lead visitors up the original Victorian staircase to the newly revealed gallery. This immersive wall painting will be the centrepiece of the gallery, drawing attention to the new influx of natural light from the renovated spaces above, with vibrant abstract colour contrasting with the architecture.
We need to raise £17,000 to make this wall painting a reality. Can you help us? If you donate, you will receive a bespoke reward to say thank you.
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2 Days to go!
By Sarah Brown
We're full to the brim with iconic new artworks and exciting exhibitions, ready to welcome you through our doors in just 2 days time... Read more
Show us your Lothar Götz prints!
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One week to go until the reopening! Now that you've started receiving your exclusive prints, we'd love you to tweet us your pictures... Read moreRewards update and Xanadu preview
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We're excited to be able to share a preview of Lothar Götz’s wall painting Xanadu... Read more
LAST WEEKEND!
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This is the very last chance to support Leeds Art Gallery and bag an exclusive reward in the process!... Read more
Still time to donate
By Sarah Brown
Our campaign deadline has been extended!... Read more
Only 4 days to go
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We're on the final countdown - can you help?... Read more
Donors spoilt for choice with beautiful rewards
By Sarah Brown
We have worked closely with artist Lothar Götz to create a unique line-up of rewards ranging from a limited edition print, stylish tote bag to special experiences... Read more
Five great reasons to support the transformation of our Victorian stairway
By Sarah Brown
Five great reasons to support our campaign to bring Lothar Götz to Leeds Art Gallery... Read more
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