MANIFESTO
BasementArtsProject seeks to
assist with the Cultivation and Development of the practice of emerging artists to a high artistic standard
create an artist-led and ideologically neutral space that gives artists control over how their work is viewed
provide an engaging and informative programme of exhibitions and events with an emphasis on quality
create an atmosphere conducive to the creation and appreciation of artworks across many styles and forms
provide a focal point for consistent and continuous artistic activity in LS11
provide a gallery and project space that is free to artists and the visiting public alike
create links and opportunities with, and for, artists at a national and international level whilst maintaining a focus on projects located at BasementArtsProject in Leeds
provide an arterial connection between the inhabitants of the South Leeds environ and the larger Leeds art scene; and vice versa
increase the feeling of mutual respect and support between members of the art community
BasementArtsProject is working towards a sustainable future through
the architectural re-development of the basement into a self-sufficient space
permanent opening hours and four residency projects per year (based on 1)
“What E [sic] am interested in now is that point where Art meets Life and fuses, dispersing art and enhancing life.” Genesis P-Orridge. G.P.O vs G-P.O