YIP Youth Initiative Program Blog

YIP Youth Initiative Program Blog

Below is the transcript of the YIP’s, together documenting their time here. BAM! Hello? Ehhhm…Well that’s different. Different than India. Oh yes. Right. We are in the western world. Again. England. Grey. Do I understand their english? Interesting. Do I...
Artist Testimonials: Niko Mitsuko

Artist Testimonials: Niko Mitsuko

1. Overall the experience was great. I was able to go in whenever I wanted too and work either when no one was there or able to speak to other artists while they were there. Everyone was really friendly and helpful when I had questions. I felt that it was great to...

Welcoming LGBT+ Creativity at Open Source Arts  

On Sunday, Leeds Pride celebrated LGBT+ life in the heart of the city with thousands of people parading and partying in the annual event rooted in protest and love.  At Open Source Arts, we strive to celebrate joy and creativity in the LGBT+ community all year round...

New Bike Repair Station at Open Source Arts

Coming to Open Source Arts for one of our exciting events? Why not come down by bike and make use of our secure bike storage and new repair station! Addressing the climate, ecological and social crises Here at Open Source Arts we are committed to taking action to...

Beyond 2023: Exploring our collective ambition for Leeds culture

Last Friday, the Open Source Arts team were invited in by Leeds City Council to facilitate a crucial discussion and a collective visioning of the future of arts and culture in Leeds. A diverse range of attendees from the arts, music, and cultural sectors congregated...

OSA Presents… your moment in the spotlight

Performers and audiences need each other. One’s no good without the other. And they both need a venue! So whether you’ve got a longing to perform, or you want some good entertainment on a Sunday afternoon, we’d love for you to be part of “OSA...

Sustainability Round Up – 2022 Edition

We take our social responsibility seriously and consider social, environmental, cultural and economic factors in everything we do. We recognise that we are living in climate, ecological and social crises, and that we are faced by a huge challenge globally to respond...