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Leeds University Library Galleries

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery

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Leeds University Library Galleries

Visit our free, public galleries to see our exceptional collections of fine art, artefacts, rare books and manuscripts. The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery offers innovative art exhibitions from the University Art Collection and Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery displays the finest rare books, manuscripts, art and archives from our world renowned Special Collections. Come to one of our events and enjoy some online highlights of our collections.

Exhibitions

A cropped blue head with a wide open mouth. Image from the cover of 'Anarchy' Magazine, 1960s

Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery

Art in an Electric Atmosphere: the Library and Archive of Herbert Read

Until 1 August 2020

Hannah Marsh, For Eya, Susie and I (7) (detail), ink drawing using cleaning tools, 2018. © The Artist. FUAM prize winner 2018

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

FUAM Graduate Art Prize Exhibition 2019

Until 16 November 2019

Close-up detail of a baby's hat made in China

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

“Fabrics of a Decorative Character”: Introducing the International Textile Collection

Until 7 December 2019

Events

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A person writing

Pen to Paper

Drop in and write with us every Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 12:30 - 15:30

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Two visitors enjoying the public art at University of Leeds

Public Art Walk

Take some time out of your day to enjoy a breath of fresh air, stretch your legs and take in the sights of the University of Leeds.

Thursday 24 October 2019, 12:30 - 13:30

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A student sat sketching

Sketch Club

Drop in and draw with us every Friday afternoon.

Friday 25 October 2019, 12:30 - 15:30

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A member of staff gives a short talk on a painting in the gallery.

Quick Picks

Pop in for 5 minutes to hear our staff’s personal responses to an object on display in our Galleries and perhaps uncover a few little known stories or facts at the same time.

Wednesday 30 October 2019, 12:30 - 13:00

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Opening times

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and The Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery have the same opening hours.

Monday: 1pm–5pm
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–5pm
Closed Sundays, bank holidays and days when the University buildings are closed.

FREE and open to the public

Address and directions

Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery and Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
Parkinson Building
Woodhouse Lane
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT