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For artists

Our artist development programme, which supports local creatives and helps to generate new work, is known as Furnace.

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To find out about the opportunities, support, events, workshops and offers that are available for artists.

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Develop your career

We give artists the support they need to create, experiment and innovate in a stress-free environment.

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Develop your project

There are 4 ways we can support your project: free rehearsal space, informal sharings, development, and programming.

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Partnerships

We work in partnership with local, national and international organisations and strategic initiatives.

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Opportunities & events

We offer lots of opportunities and events as part of our Furnace programme to help locally-rooted artists develop their career and projects.

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Meet the Furnace team

We love meeting artists - if you need advice or support, we're here for a chat and a brew. But first, let's introduce ourselves.

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Programming

We're always on the lookout for exciting shows to add to our Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter Seasons.

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Find out more about Furnace

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Furnace BSL Flyer

Furnace Audio Flyer

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  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council

  • Leeds City Council

  • LTB Foundation

  • Founded by UK government

  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire

  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group

  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell