The Sculpture Gallery Presents Guest Artist David Cruickshank
Join us at our monthly Guest Artist Launch, on Sunday, 3rd May for our latest exhibition, which will run all through May to Monday, 1st June. You can meet the artist over a glass of delicious Sardinian wine, supplied by our new partner, Terra Sarda Wines.
David Cruickshank is a Jamaican born, British artist who creates biomorphic forms in wood. From chainsaw to chisel, he has spent a lifetime revealing the invisible and hidden woodland spirits into tangible works of art within his carvings.
David’s practice is rooted in discovering and revealing hidden structures and abstract forms that emerge through the organic qualities of wood and his own interpretive process. Having always been drawn to the natural forms that exist within the grain itself, he has a deep respect for wood as a living material, shaped by time, growth, and environment; in fact, he used to be a tree surgeon. Whether working with knives, chisels, chainsaws, or power tools, he feels compelled by the meditative nature of shaping wood and the transformative potential of the material.
Recent years have brought him back to his Jamaican roots and to a renewed engagement with memory and heritage, standing as an exploration of identity and belonging.
Explore The Neighbourhood
An Evening with Michael Vaughan
Join former England captain and Ashes-winning legend Michael Vaughan for a captivating evening of stories, insight and entertainment. Best known for leading England to their…
Learn MoreIan Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) returns with a new show about stress, love, and buying a magic…
Learn MoreDAVE PATERSON in concert | On the Road Again! | The Barn Coffee Shop Meanwood | Leeds 30 4 26
Every month The Barn Coffee Shop welcomes the best performers to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. “Loving these Acoustic Nights” “super food, excellent coffee” “such a…
Learn MoreMurder, She Didn’t Write
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing…
Learn MoreLino Printing with Megan Dobbyn | Christmas Special
Join us for a joyful Lino Printing workshop with one of our favourite illustrators, Megan Dobbyn. This single-date session is perfect for both beginners and…
Learn MoreThe Veggie Cafe
Real home cooked food, soups, snack menu, light meals & main meals with different daily specials on the blackboard, delicious desserts and cakes. The Veggie…
Learn MoreHouse of Fu
Japanese inspired restaurant specialising in ramen. Cocktail Bar and Music Lounge can be found upstairs. Karaoke rooms are also available for hire out.
Learn MorePieminister Duncan Street
Pieminister is an independent pie shop, famous for serving delicious, award winning pies served with a side order of mash, gravy, music and drinks. Home…
Learn MoreThe Royal Park
Royal Park Cellars is situated in the basement of the Royal Park pub in the heart of the Leeds 6 community. It is the smallest…
Learn MoreThe Refectory at Northern Monk Brewery
The Refectory at Northern Monk Brewery is where we work, rest and play and we welcome you to join us featuring 20 taps of fresh…
Learn MoreWetherby Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreBarkston House
A creative retreat on an industrial estate in Holbeck. Barkston House is a former office building located in the Holbeck area of Leeds. East Street…
Learn MoreBroad Gate
Broad Gate is an exceptional mixed-use development, renowned for its unparalleled quality and featuring premier Grade A office spaces in a landmark building in Leeds…
Learn MoreRoundhay Parochial Hall
We are a community Hall in north Leeds, providing space for a wide range of classes, groups and clubs. Roundhay Parochial Hall is a charitable…
Learn MoreAlbion Place
Albion Place is a busy street in Leeds City Centre that’s home to many restaurants and shops.
Learn MoreScrap Creative Reuse Art Project
Scrap is a social enterprise based in Leeds, focused on helping the environment by reusing waste materials from businesses as resources for art and play.…
Learn MoreLeeds Mind
Leeds Mind hosts various events over the year across a number of locations. For the specific location of your event, please visit the link provided…
Learn MoreThe Refectory
Venue info The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Bob Marley have all graced this venue with their presence and perhaps the most famous live recording…
Learn MoreSeacroft Community Hub and Library
Leeds City Council Customer Services, Library, Jobshop & Community Space are all located in this building. We provide free computer access with MS Office and…
Learn MoreChroma Q Theatre
A 200-seater Chroma-Q Theatre at Quarry Hill, which has been kitted out by leading international supplier A.C. Entertainment Technologies. This state-of-the-art facility completes the building…
Learn MoreBoston Spa Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn More