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Creative Arts, University Centre Leeds, Leeds, LS2 7BS
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  • Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday9:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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BLANK_is a Leeds-based gallery, run by the School of Creative Arts at University Centre Leeds. It encompasses a physical exhibition space and a publication that showcases new contemporary visual art practice in the city, with the publication focusing on creative responses to the work exhibited in the gallery. There are no limits on the mediums displayed – works range from traditional visual arts to photography, design, fashion, film and digital media.

The space is located on Quarry Hill, in a bright and airy space that lends itself to showcasing all forms of creative work. BLANK_ often holds events that accompany the exhibitions programme so do check their website for more information and booking details for talks and performances.

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