Visual Arts

The LIME exhibition is a celebration of the work of local grass roots arts and music groups and Leeds based artists and musicians. It showcases the city's thriving independent and DIY arts and music culture.

The exhibition includes film and video, photography, paintings, art installations and music installations, many of which have been specially commissioned for this exhibition. Visitors can also see a gallery of gig posters and flyers, as well as displays and information on local arts groups and music training.

work by Amy Angus

Amy Angus, one of the exhibition curators believes LIME is a great showcase for the artistic community in the city: "Leeds is incredibly rich in talent, with many arts and music groups doing exciting, innovative work for the love of it, and often for no profit. A wealth of inspiration is drawn by these people from the city and from each other, and we hope that this exhibition will demonstrate the importance of the Leeds art and music scenes and encourage even more people to join in and create."

A sub-exhibition, Scribe, shows new works by Leeds artists, inspired by books from the Central Library's collections. These artworks are displayed in various locations throughout library.

There will be a series of events relating to LIME, including a book launch for local artists’ collective Black Dogs, art workshops, and a class on how to start your own record label.

Manifesta

LIME is funded by Leeds City Museum, on Millennium Square - which opens its doors to the general public on Saturday 13 September 2008. There are plans for future community shows in the new museum's exhibition space.

Leeds Independent Media Exposition (LIME) runs from Thursday 4 September – Monday 29 September 2008 at Leeds Central Library (1st floor exhibition space), Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, Leeds. Admission is free.