Leeds City Art Gallery Residency

To coincide with the reopening to Leeds City Art Gallery on 21st June, Leeds based illustration/design/art/craft collective Hooray Hurrah will take up residence at Leeds City Art Gallery. The collective will be working within the gallery space over the coming weeks, with the aim of producing a large scale, wall based installation that will give the public an insight into the practical working relationship between the artists, and a glimpse into the often private workings of an illustrator/artist.

As a starting point of this project Hooray Hurrah have been asked to respond to two images, taken by Peter Mitchell, of the Quarry Hill area of the city; both of which are interior shots of the development that once stood on the site. The group will be looking at different aspects of the history of Quarry Hill and the many ways the land has been used and misused. As well as research carried out by the members of the group, Hooray Hurrah would like to invite visitors of the gallery to leave their own memories and recollections of the Quarry Hill area. The information left in the visitor’s book will impact the work that is created during the ongoing exhibition. In addition to this other elements may also be introduced into the space which will require some degree of audience interaction and participation.

Due to the number of artists working within the one project, the outcome cannot really be foreseen, the work will not be preplanned, and each artist will need to adapt and improvise to achieve success within such a freeform exercise. Although there will be no intended traditional narrative structure within the work as a whole, it is likely that due to the style in which many of the artists practice, their close interaction, and the improvised nature of the project, unintended themes and structures will appear throughout the creation of the work.

So far, the collective is exploring the idea of compartmentalised spaces and invites gallery visitors to take part by making their own birdboxes to be displayed alongside the collaborative work. Download a handy birdbox template in pdf format here.

Situation Leeds!

A veritable once in a lifetime opportunity, Hooray Hurrah and the Opposite Cafe eatery present to you works that are crafted, elegant, disturbing and bold, in a space which has to be seen to be believed! From accurate replicas of historical wonders lovingly hand rendered, through to stunning works of modern illustrative genius.



Examples of art spanning the ages, freely accessible to seasoned art devourists and fast paced city dwellers alike! But it doesn't end there! Take away affordable and accurate replicas of the works and curate your own show Anywhere you wish! Ingratiate yourself with a community of important artist types with wild ideas of exhibitionary spectacle!

12th May - 26th May

A few members of HH are well known for producing artwork adorning gig posters and flyers around the UK and now they will be proudly represented at the first European Flatstock convention!

Organised by the American Poster Institute, Flatstock is a convention showcasing poster art from around the globe, where people can buy prints of posters by their favourite bands (perhaps even for gigs they attended!) as well as meet the artists behind the work. It also serves as a great place for artists to meet each other, trade work and above all share many beers.

In the US, gigposters - especially screenprinted ones - are considered great collectable pieces of art and there's a real scene of collectors and enthusiasts. Here in the UK it seems we're only just catching on but Hooray Hurrah are very proud to be involved in what will no doubt be a great event!

Follow these links for more information:

Flatstock.com - The API - Reeperbahn Fest - Gigposters.com  

Hoorah Hurrah Music Set Design

Attendees of recent That F*cking Tank and US MAPLE gigs in Leeds were treated to exciting floor and stage set designs produced by HH members. There may well be more of this happening at future gigs put on by Obscene Baby Auction, so keep an eye out!