Fans flock to the "Fables" Exhibition at TMG
- Paul Abraham
- 13 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Friday the 9th January saw the opening night of the latest Art Exhibition to be held at
The Mill Gallery. 2026 was welcomed in with a packed gallery enabling artists and
invited guests to enjoy the unique atmosphere and surroundings which the West
Leeds gallery is becoming famous for.
The exhibition titled Fables is the culminating exhibition of Resilient Roots, a new
programme by APS supporting people taking their first steps into showing their work.
Funded by the Postcode Lottery, this initiative nurtures emerging creativity, offering
accessible pathways into exhibiting while celebrating the power of making.
Drawing on over a decade of APS (Aire lace Studios) artist development experience,
Resilient Roots recognises that beginnings can be the most daunting stage of an
artistic journey. Confidence wavers, opportunities feel distant, and many who create
don’t yet feel able to call themselves artists. APS designed Resilient Roots to change
that.
Over four months, eight artists have taken part in a programme of one-to-one
mentoring, group critique, and practical workshops exploring curation, selection, and
installation. Together, they have co-created Fables, a collective exhibition that
reflects their emerging practices, shared growth, and the stories they choose to tell
through their work.
The driving force behind the programme and exhibition is renowned artist and
creative director Sarah Francis who explained “I have never waited for permission to
make things happen, and APS was built from that same instinct. We create together,
sometimes messy, always brave, and always real. Fables grew from that belief that
creativity survives through community. This is what happens when eight artists are
trusted to take risks, to experiment, and to claim their voices without apology. For
me, art has never started with confidence; it starts with connection. We grow through
making, through each other, and through the small, relentless acts of courage it
takes to keep showing up. Fables is not the end of their journey. It is the beginning of
what comes next.”
The exhibition continues until 30 January, with the gallery open Fridays, 1pm–
4:30pm.
The exhibition is free, but any donations would be greatly appreciated.
The Mill Gallery, Grange Mills, Unit 5, The Other Studios, Cardinal House,
Stanningley Rd, Swinnow, Leeds LS13 4EP, UK
Tel 0113 824 2935
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