Projects
Mini murals inspired by city life unveiled on Parliament Street and Piccadilly
York BID has partnered with two local artists to transform worn out looking street furniture into vibrant works of art, celebrating York’s status as a UNESCO City of Media Arts…
Read MoreYork BID announces ‘Ghosts in the Gardens’ returns 19 September 2025 with new companion event – Ghosts: The Untold History
From 19 September 2025, York’s streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures, as 58 ethereal sculptures take their places across historic…
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Artist Opportunity: Parliament Street Cabinet Boxes
York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission from the City of York Council to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes on Parliament Street in central York. We are…
Read MoreSign up to participate in Shop York
York BID is inviting local retail businesses to sign-up to participate in an exciting new project called Shop York. The aim of the event is to incentivise residents to explore…
Read More‘Outside the Box’ Stained Glass Murals Unveiled on The Stonebow
‘Outside the Box’, a new public art project showcasing York’s stained glass archives, has been unveiled on The Stonebow this week, transforming the look and feel of the area. The…
Read MoreChoose Respect, Not Regrets – York’s Latest Campaign Focuses on Courteous Behaviour at Night
York BID and partners have recently launched their latest campaign ‘Choose Respect, Not Regrets’, a Purple Flag initiative, which highlights the importance of respectful behaviour in the city. The campaign…
Read MoreEy Up York – York BID’s Latest Mural Completed on Back Swinegate
The new Peregrine Falcon mural has now been completed on Back Swinegate. The mural has been commissioned by York BID and created by York-born mural artist, SledOne, as part of the…
Read MoreReignite IV: The Next Generation
Reignite returned for its fourth event ‘The Next Generation’ last night. The event, at York St John University’s Creative Centre, featured presentations from York graduates that have gone on to…
Read MoreReignite III: Global Stages – A retrospective by Rachel Bean
Reignite returned for its third event ‘Global Stages – Reframing the Creative Industries in York’, bringing together 250 guests from York’s creative and business communities. The event explored York’s ascent…
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