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Improvised storytelling for absolute beginners
We are delighted to announce that on Friday, 18 July, Mel Taylor from Playful Being is coming to Kirkstall. Unlock your creativity with an evening of improvised storytelling. Never done anything like this before? Then this is the perfect introduction – and a great way to start the Kirkstall Art Trail weekend. After some gentle warm-ups, continue reading
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‘Capture Kirkstall’ 2025 Photography Competition
People and Places: A Kirkstall Photographic Competition Are you ready to show off your eye for beauty, community, and character? Whether you’re a seasoned shutterbug or a phone-photo fanatic, we invite photographers of all skills to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Kirkstall. The brief Submit your most powerful portraits and striking scenes. From familiar faces continue reading
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2025 Poetry Trail application
After a successful launch in 2024, the Poetry Trail is returning to the Art Trail, promising more steps, stanzas, and a sensational selection of poetry. Kirkstall Art Trail takes place on Saturday 19 July and Sunday 20 July 2025. The original trail featured twenty-four poems on lampposts, fences, and other street furniture; our aim for continue reading
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2025 Fashion Show application
Register your interest to take part in the 2025 Kirkstall Art Trail Fashion Show. Walk your work down the gorgeous Abbey at Kirkstall on Saturday 19 July. In 2024, we held our very first fashion show, and it was such a huge success that we want to bring it back bigger and better. This year, continue reading
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Meet the Team – Stephen Cole
Meet the organisers behind Kirkstall Art Trail. Stephen Cole is the man behind the camera, and took the fabulous photographs for the fashion show runway in 2024. We find out more about him and his other roles with Kirkstall Art Trail. What role do you have? This is my first year actually officially helping to continue reading