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Looked at the Leeds Canvas website and remain unconvinced by the idea itself although there is no doubting the credentials of the individuals involved. Why this project over…
Anonymous
For anyone who would like to see some work created in the region for the Cultural Olympiad, by one of the shortlisted projects, then please have a look…
Marcus Romer
What an absolute load of rubbish, and a total waste of money.
Anonymous
‘Leeds Canvas’ offered an inspirational vision for how the image of Yorkshire’s biggest city could be culturally transformed - by allowing artists to use it as their canvas. The proposed partnership between the Quay Brothers and Leeds’ arts organisations was very impressive, and the commitment to repeat the project to coincide with future Olympic Games will ensure a longstanding legacy.
Nima Poovaya-Smith
founding Director of Alchemy, a cultural enterprise company based in Yorkshire. Previous posts include Head of Special Projects at the National Media Museum (Bradford) and Director of Arts at Arts Council, Yorkshire.
Geraldine Connor
is a freelance Arts Consultant. An ethnomusicologist by profession, her career has spanned many roles including Senior Lecturer, ,Associate Director, composer, musical supervisor and vocal director. Her work includes 'Carnival Messiah' and 'The Harder They Come'.
Sohail Khan
studied Drama, Theatre and Performance in Devon, Holland and Russia. He freelances in all sorts of settings from theatres to the streets. Most recently he performed as an artist at the National Revue of Live Art 09.
Andy Wood
digital media artist who works with moving image and sound. His work has been screened internationally and he currently runs Sound Alibi Productions, a media company who provide integrated digital media production services for the arts.
Nicola Stephenson
Director of The Culture Company, a contemporary visual arts production and commissioning agency based in Leeds. Her portfolio includes 'Public Sightings', 'Colour Stops' and 'Chorus'
Lateisha Lovelace-Hanson
performer, theatre advocate, and facilitator. She completed her A-levels in 2007 and has had roles at the Lawrence Batley Youth Theatre, and Arts Council England's Young Peoples Participatory Theatre project (National Youth Council member).
Cluny Macpherson
Head of External Relations for the Arts Council in Yorkshire. Prior to joining the Arts Council he was a project manager with the arts department of Leeds City Council.
Tessa Gordziejko
Creative Programmer, Yorkshire. Previous roles include Director of Arts & Business Yorkshire, Chair of the BBC's Regional Advisory Council for Yorkshire and a member of the English National Forum. She was a Fellow on the Clore Cultural Leadership Programme.