Join Leeds Fine Artists

Applications to join LFA are welcomed from fine artists practising in all areas of the visual and applied arts.

Advantages of joining LFA
LFA is one of the oldest and most prestigious arts organisations in the North of England, with several exhibitions held each year at venues across the region.

The LFA website publicises its group activities and also the exhibitions of individual members, updated on a monthly basis. The LFA website provides a low cost personal webpage for each artist, which includes a gallery page with an artist’s statement and a display of up to 12 images.

In addition to the website, LFA also publicises the activities of its members via Instagram.

LFA also publishes books to promote the work of its members, as detailed on the Publications page of the website.

How to Join LFA

Exhibiting Membership is by election, decided by a panel of current members. They look for a high standard in applicants’ work, including its quality, content and consistency as well as a professional approach to exhibiting.

Election of New Members: Autumn 2025

The next membership election will be held in October 2025, and applications are now open.  The application form can be downloaded here.

Applications to become a ‘Friend of LFA’ are also welcome from people who do not wish to exhibit, but who are nevertheless interested in fine art and wish to engage with the activities of LFA. Prospective Friends need to express their interest by contacting LFA through the website contact page. There is no selection process but a membership fee is payable.

All members, including Friends, receive LFA’s regular newsletter and invitations to exhibitions and events, as well as being encouraged to become members of LFA’s Executive Committee and be involved in the organisation of LFA.