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Winter at The Tetley

Journal 29 Nov 2021

Temperatures have definitely dropped and the nights are drawing in – but we’ve got lots to keep you busy and inspired at The Tetley this winter, both in person and online.

We’re also extremely excited to reveal here our brand new website – with features to make it easier to find out what’s on, and a new Journal section, with space for news, behind the scenes insights and reflection.

Discover our highlights for the next few months below, or visit our What’s On page to get booking.

A workshop in a studio with children playing with sculptural objects and materials
Stephanie Jefferies workshop at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Photo: David Lindsay

News

Online, as well as our new website, we’re delighted to launch the artwork of our round two PANIC! Bursary artists – discover their incredible bursary projects here.

On our Journal, we’ve also just announced artist Stephanie Jefferies’ Tiny Tetley Studio Commission, opening in February 2022. This new space, opening on The Tetley’s second floor, will be free and open five days a week, for young children to explore, play and make art with their parents and carers.

A painting with a face looking out, patterned with cabbage like leaves and a cross section of soil with a person in a nut shaped hole in the ground
Justin Fitzpatrick, Alpha Salad: The Demiurge and the Seed, 2020. Courtesy the artist and Seventeen

Exhibitions

Join us this December for the final weeks of our stunning exhibition by Lauren Gault: Cithra, which continues until 3 January 2022.

Recently opened in the Shirley Cooper Gallery and Gallery 9, discover a new exhibition by artist Beth Shapeero: The Shape of Things, developed with students from Leeds City College.

In the new year, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be opening a new solo exhibition by artist Justin Fitzpatrick: Alpha Salad, exploring decadence, food and bodily consumption, running from 26 January – 8 May 2022.

A red graphic with illustrations of a tote bag, a wine glass, scissors, The Tetley building, a vase, cheese, a necklace, a painting, and a pint
Illustration courtesy Lucas Sutherland

Event highlights

Drink & Draw returns in 2022! Join us for these fun, informal sessions and get creative in our Bar & Kitchen.

In February, we’re also hosting The Tetley Makers’ Market – giving you the chance to shop directly from a fantastic range of independent makers and artists.

We’re hosting a series of talks over the next few months too, including an in conversation with Aidan Moesby and Gill Crawshaw next week and a talk with our Tetley’s Associate Artists’ Programme artist Zoë Carlon, to accompany her Open Studio.

Braised ox cheek with mash potato and greens
Braised ox cheek from our winter menu. Photo: Tom Martin

Bar & Kitchen

Book a table at our Bar & Kitchen to discover our delicious new winter menu, from hearty braised ox cheeks to a spiced squash risotto. Check out the new menu here.

We’re also taking bookings for Christmas parties big or small.

Whether you’re planning a large formal event, the office Christmas party, or a festive meal with friends and family, we offer a fantastic freshly prepared menu, fine wines, beer and a warm Yorkshire welcome.

We can't wait to welcome you to The Tetley this winter!

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