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Art & Exhibitions in Bradford

Discover the brilliant array of art & exhibitions in Bradford!

From contemporary art installations to locally captured photography, Bradford’s exhibition scene offers a variety of enriching experiences for all tastes. 

In this guide, we’ve curated a selection of current and forthcoming exhibitions across the Bradford District. Discover the works of emerging local artists, delve into the depths of historical artefacts, or witness the fusion of traditional and modern artistic techniques. With Bradford’s rich cultural heritage and its embrace of contemporary art forms, there is something here for everyone.

Bradford Museums & Galleries

Stay up to date with the temporary exhibitions on display at the four Bradford Museums & Galleries sites. In September, the world’s most exciting visual arts prize, the Turner Prize, comes to Cartwright Hall!

Bradford City Centre

Check out the brilliant exhibitions at the various venues in the city centre, including Impressions Gallery, which was one of the first specialist photography galleries in the UK, and Trapezium Gallery, who champion the artistic community in Bradford.

Across the District

Salts Mill, Ilkley Manor House and South Square Centre are just a few of of the great gallery spaces to enjoy across the district.

Whether you’re visiting Thornton or Ilkley, Bradford City Centre or Saltaire, there are exhibitions and art to discover across the Bradford district.

Thornton Antiquarians Exhibition

Thornton Community Centre, Market St, BD13 3HW

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Railway History & Heritage

Learning Coach, Ingrow West Station Platform, South Street, Ingrow, BD21 5AX

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Everything Is Connected – Hope

The Chapel - Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge

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