While in the town centre yesterday Rachel and I visited St Johns Church. Although I have lived in Leeds all my life it was the first time I have ever been inside. The experience was amazing. The church has painted white walls, lovely stained glass windows and handsome dark oak carved pews, pulpit and an amazing rood screen.  The floor is marble, tiled in a chequered pattern of light oatmeal/reddish brown mottled/off white colours...
ART VENUE- there is at the moment an exhibition of site specific work which is placed at various points within the space.  I have added a few images of some of the work that was on display.  The church was built in the 17th century by John Harrison a Leeds benefactor.  It would be a wonderful opportunity for the future to make some site specific work and its history as well as its physical presence gives opportunity for many combinations of idea and concept.  The church was used for public church services and other functions i.e. christenings, marriages and funerals until the mid 1970s. 

I would recommend this place as a well worthwhile port of call when in the city centre.  The audiences this site would attract are tourists, local history and informed art enthusiasts.  If it does become a regular venue in the Leeds art scene it will begin to attract other audiences and become another alternative type of gallery space which is bound to benefit and encourage local artists.

Taking a break - back soon.