Yorkshire Contemporary Competitors

Leeds is a lively city, rich in culture and heritage with lots to explore. More than 760,000 people live within our city boundaries and over 100,000 people come to work in the city centre every day. Many thousands more tourists and visitors come to shop, eat out or enjoy the range of attractions Leeds has on offer. Leeds is the second largest metropolitan district in England, with a population of over 715,000 and covering an area of 552 square kilometres. Located near the geographical centre of the UK, Leeds is the regional capital of Yorkshire and the Humber and is home to more than 75 different nationalities. Leeds City Council delivers over 500 different services to residents and is dedicated to bringing the benefits of a prosperous, vibrant and attractive city to the people of Leeds.

Our mission is to increase the public’s enjoyment and understanding of art. When Tate first opened its doors to the public in 1897 it had just one gallery, displaying a small collection of British artworks. Today we have four major galleries and the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art, which includes nearly 80,000 artworks. Tate is a public institution owned by, and existing for, the public.

BALTIC is a major international centre for contemporary art, housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC does not have a permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and events that give a unique and compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice. BALTIC’s dynamic, diverse and international programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and projects created by artists working within the local community. BALTIC is a place where visitors can experience innovative and provocative new art, relax, have fun, learn and discover fresh ideas. BALTIC is an international leader in the ambitious and distinctive presentation, commissioning, development and communication of contemporary visual art. BALTIC is a registered charity, support by the Arts Council, grants from trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship and trading activities in the restaurant,cafe and the BALTIC Shop. http://shop.balticmil.com