Print, Perform Present Exhibition

I went tot he exhibition in the Tetley to get more of an understanding for events surrounding publications happening in Leeds.

The event was full of different print designers, publication designers, and creatives of all kinds.

- It was really good to see events like this taking place in Leeds, especially am I'm interested more in physical graphic design than digital.
- Lots of people were just looking around rather than buying, I think lots of people see event like this as simply exhibitions, and not to purchase the work (sad reality of the arts).

Saw people from my uni getting involved, was really good to see people getting out and doing their thing, really inspiring to do the same.

Saw Pyramid arts and spoke to the lady running the stall, they invest in people with a learning disability through the discovery, development and disruption of the arts.
- Interesting to find out about organisations like this, they need volunteers to help with their events, this could be a really good thing to get involved with over summer (emailed for an application pack).

From their website:
'Our goal is to help people with a learning disability to discover the arts, develop their talents to become world-class artists. We also disrupt the social and institutional barriers that prevent them from being recognised, supported and celebrated.

We do this through collaborative art groups, including a programme for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as providing one-on-one creative support and professional development opportunities.'

When talking to the creatives it was really encouraging to hear people talking about their experiences getting into the creative industry. I feel my main fear is getting a job i like that pays the bills, I understand it takes time to find your feet once graduating which is scary. However, talking to people at events like this provides a sense of comfort.