July – September | ‘Inspire to Inspire’ community art exhibition

Date: 8 July – 30 September
Time: (Tuesday to Saturday) 12 pm – 8 pm
Location: New York Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds City Centre, LS2 7BT

“Inspire to Inspire” is a free public community art exhibition and programme of events that will be held in Leeds, to celebrate the beautiful works of the late Artist and Fashion Designer, Joshua Van Leader, and help break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.

It will take place at New York Square (NYSQ) in Leeds, from 8 July to 30 September 2025, and will showcase and celebrate Joshua’s work and life, who passed away in 2022, after losing his battle with his own mental health.

Comprising a range of informal, warm and thoughtfully curated speaker and workshop events, “Inspire to Inspire” aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental health through artistic expression and dialogue, fostering understanding and connection within the local Leeds community.

Events coming up as part of this exhibition include:

• JVL – Inspire to Inspire – Science, The Arts and Youth Mental Health
  5 August, 6 pm

• JVL – Inspire to Inspire – Rewiring the Mind
  6 August, 6 pm

• JVL – Inspire to Inspire – Unlock Your Mental Health
  24 September, 6 pm

Visit the Eventbrite for the exhibition to get a full view of all the events happening between now and September: Joshua Van Leader Exhibition | Eventbrite