Leeds Other Paper article included in the Animated Activism: Women Empowered exhibition at the Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, until 20 December 2025.

Northern Star/Leeds Other Paper article on display at the Voice of the Fans exhibition at Leeds Central Library until 10 August 2025.

Leeds Other Paper article on display in Kirkgate Market as part of the Leeds Civic Trust exhibition Making Things Happen: Leeds Development Corporation 1988-1995, running until 20 June 2025.

Worth noting that LOP pages feature in 3 exhibitions currently on in Leeds on totally different topics. There's women's #AnimatedActivism at @lulgalleries.bsky.social, football fans at @leedslibraries.bsky.social and economic development at the market via @leedscivictrust.bsky.social.
Much missed.

🌼 WOKE WORKS. HATE HURTS. 🌼
Keep growing, keep glowing, keep showing up.
Love is louder. Always. 🌸🦋✨
#WokeWorksHateHurts #WokeWorks #HateHurts #AnimatedActivism #FlowerPower #JusticeInBloom 🦋🐝✨

PS - Merch dropping soon 😉💖

Next time you’re in Leeds, visit the “Animated Activism: Women Empowered” exhibition at Leeds University Libraries featuring campaign & activist materials by Leeds Animation Workshop and Women’s Aid. Ends 20 December 2025!

library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...

#AnimatedActivism #WomenEmpowered

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#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

@fondationdefrance.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social
#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

@fondationdefrance.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social
#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

@fondationdefrance.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social
#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

@fondationdefrance.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social
#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

@fondationdefrance.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social
#PressFreedom #CartooningForPeace #RSF #FreedomOfExpression #AnimatedActivism #YouthVoices #MediaLiteracy #ArtForChange #CivicEngagement #StopDisinformation #EuropeForCitizens #DrawTheLine #DemocracyMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #HumanRights

Sheffield: Animator Arthur Humberstone celebrated in exhibition Sheffield Hallam University is showcasing material provided by his sons, former Sheffield students.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
For those who’ve been enjoying the #AnimatedActivism show at @lulgalleries.bsky.social this year: another exhibition to check out, featuring a Yorkshire animator from an even earlier generation (more animation here, less activism)

#AnimatedActivism

And here's one of numerous pieces in #LeedsOtherPaper over the years about @leedswomensaid.bsky.social, this one from LOP 83 in June 1978.
National and local #WomensAid archive material also features in the #AnimatedActivism exhibition at @lulgalleries.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

LOP 88, 15 Sept 1978, front page: Leeds women make first film

LOP 88 p8 headline: Who needs nurseries - we do!

LOP 88 p9 interview continues - also report on a local nursery

A great #AnimatedActivism exhibition opened last night at @lulgalleries.bsky.social - so here's when the first film by @leedsanimation.bsky.social made front page news in LOP in 1978, plus a two page interview inside.
Unlike LOP, btw, the workshop is still going today - respect.

The acoustics in the Parkinson building were brilliant for this!
(Do go and see the #AnimatedActivism exhibition if you're in or around Leeds)

Goosebumps listening to the Commoners Choir perform at the launch of #AnimatedActivism tonight! @lulgalleries.bsky.social www.commonerschoir.com

Interior of the Animated Activism: Women Empowered exhibition. On the right is a large illuminated sign with an introduction to the exhibition. Glass museum cases contain archive materials. The back wall is covered in Women's Aid leaflets which are reflected on the glass of the central case.

Interested in the history of Women’s Aid, or their campaigns today?

Explore Animated Activism: Women Empowered

14 January - 20 December 2025

Plan your visit: bit.ly/AnimatedActi...

#AnimatedActivism #WomenEmpowered

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Interior of the Animated Activism: Women Empowered exhibition. On the left is a large illuminated sign with an introduction to the exhibition. On the right is a table and two chairs, illuminated by a small lamp. Glass museum cases contain archive materials. The back wall is covered in animation stills which are reflected on the glass of the central case.

Interested in the history of Leeds Animation Workshop, and how this film was made?

Explore Animated Activism: Women Empowered

14 January - 20 December 2025

Plan your visit: bit.ly/AnimatedActi...

#AnimatedActivism #WomenEmpowered

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Interior of the Animated Activism: Women Empowered exhibition. A large pink illuminated sign reads "Animated Activism: Women Empowered". A column is fly-posted with protest slogans. Glass museum cases contain archive materials. The back wall is covered in Women's Aid leaflets.

It is also a celebration of the survival of Women's Aid and Leeds Animation Workshop, and a reminder of how much work is still to be done.

Animated Activism: Women Empowered

14 January - 20 December 2025

Plan your visit: bit.ly/AnimatedActi...

#AnimatedActivism #WomenEmpowered

Interior of the Animated Activism: Women Empowered exhibition. A large pink illuminated sign reads "Animated Activism: Women Empowered". A column is fly-posted with protest slogans. Glass museum cases contain archive materials. The back wall is covered in stills from animations.

Prepare to be inspired – and angry.

Now open in Treasures of the Brotherton, Animated Activism: Women Empowered is a vivid account of a half century’s struggle for women’s rights ✊♀️

bit.ly/AnimatedActi...

#AnimatedActivism #WomenEmpowered