Leeds Art Gallery Picture Lending Scheme
The Picture Lending Scheme enables residents and businesses of Leeds to borrow works on a three month loan for a small fee of only: £3.50.
Annual subscriptions, of £12.00, are available.
The scheme started in December 1961 with a grant from the Gulbenkian Foundation.
The scheme has the following types of pictures:
* Original oils by local artists
* Original drawings and watercolours, including works by Leeds based artists Phil Hopkins and Mary Lord
* Original photographs, including Fay Godwin's 'Beech Trees' from the poetry anthology 'Remains in Elmete' by Ted Hughes
* Original, signed, limited edition prints
* Original prints, unlimited editions
* Reproductions from the collections at Leeds Art Gallery - sorry we can't lend you the real thing but then again 'Scotland Forever' might be a little too large for the average house these days! You can purchase copies of the reproductions from the shop if you decide you like them
Picture selection couldn't be easier. You apply in person, with proof of address, on one of the quarterly Saturday selections days.
There is usually an artist led workshop taking place in the Café as an added attraction.
These events are free but there may be a modest charge to cover the cost of materials.
Further details can be obtained from Leeds Art Gallery on: 0113 247 8248.