arctic bazaaR
Local makers market
Creative workshops
Scandinavian cafe
Handmade crafts
Art installations
Mobile sauna
Arctic Bazaar
Pop-Up Event
Leeds, 2016 & 2017
This 2 week Scandinavian-inspired winter event was created by Helen Russell Brown and Raf Bogan. Appearing for two consecutive years at the Art Hostel, Leeds, Arctic Bazaar was an inclusive and authentic respite promoting togetherness during the hectic festive season, and providing a platform for local artists. Offering an arts market, specially curated hot chocolate bar and cafe, creative workshops, commissioned installations and composition, free arts materials for the general public and a mobile sauna, the project achieved wide media coverage and generated income for over 80 local artists.
Creators: Helen Russell Brown, Raf Bogan
Producer: Anna Turzynski
Head of Design: Helen Russell Brown
Design commissions: Sophie Knapper, Laura King, Laura Kunciute,
Sound commission: Charlotte Bickley,
Mural artist: Natalie Hughes
Workshops: Kim Searle
Project Assistant: Jaz Krokback
Photography: Daisy Petley, John Slemensek, Jevon Douglas-De-Fenzi
Supported by: Leeds BID, East St Arts