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About the Friends

The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) was founded in 1989 to promote and support art and music at the University of Leeds.  Our membership includes a wide range of people, drawn from the University and the wider community it serves in Leeds and West Yorkshire. From informal beginnings as a group of staff members and friends with an interest in helping to foster the University’s musical and artistic life and outreach, FUAM has grown into an active and lively organisation, with a regular programme of events.

FUAM’s primary purpose is to raise funds to enrich the cultural life of the University and the City of Leeds through support for the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery and the University of Leeds International Concert Series by way of subscriptions and donations.


Patron: Murray Perahia KBE

President: The Rt Hon Lord Bragg

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Professor Sir Michael Arthur, Dame Jane Francis, Sir Alan Langlands, Professor Shearer West

Founding President: the late Mrs Audrey Burton OBE

 

Events

Denarii to dollars

A hands-on introduction to the University of Leeds' Coin Collection Did you know the University of Leeds has collection of...

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News

August Updates 2024

Highlights from our August 2024 newsletter: LEEDS ART FUND Maurice de Sausmarez, a talk by Dr Rebecca Wade 10th September...

Tribute to Sir Ernest Hall

We are very sad to announce the passing of one of our honorary vice-presidents, Sir Ernest Hall. 

Graduate Art Prize exhibition 2024

It's time! Say hello to our FUAM 2024 finalists Celebrating the talents of students completing their degree studies in Art...

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