Venue Description

A cultural destination with a contemporary art gallery, growing studio artist community, creative courses and events. Creativity and culture are at the foundation of the regeneration of Sunny Bank Mills. In 2023 we celebrated 10 years of arts and culture at the Mills. Our unique industrial spaces inspire and engage through their history and that of their communities, both past and present. We showcase, support and sell the work of artists and makers from Yorkshire and beyond; investing in and developing the next generation of artists, makers and curators through a rolling programme of exhibitions, events, workshops and artists’ studios. Sunny Bank Mills Gallery is housed in the light and airy former cloth warehouse. Our exhibitions change every two months and include traditional art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and textiles alongside more contemporary media such as film. We are particularly proud of our annual Ones to Watch exhibition supporting emerging artists studying in or from Yorkshire.

Accessibility

The Gallery building on Town Street is accessible from the side entrance located in the Main Yard just off Town Street, where there is disabled parking. There is an approx 1 inch threshold. Please be aware that the main Gallery entrance on Town Street has a flight of stairs. The front door is propped open automatically during gallery opening times. Outside of those times please ring the Gallery buzzer.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/visit-us/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/access/

Accessible Performances

The Gallery is mainly a visual arts venue. Performances are limited and varied. Please check event listings for access details for each particular event.

Awards List

Age Friendly Leeds Dementia Friendly Leeds Best Use of Heritage in Placemaking Award 2024

Toilets

There is a fully accessible toilet adjacent to the Gallery, complete with wide door, ample turning space, lever handles. No hoist.

Staff

Some staff members have Dementia Friends training.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There is plenty of green space in the nearby Weavers' Yard in the centre of Sunny Bank Mills.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water can be provided on request. The Weavers' Yard can be used for a dog toilet area, bins are provided, but please bring your own bag .