Cartwright Hall Activities

All activities are free unless otherwise stated. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For some activities we recommend booking a place. To book please call 01274 431216 or email luke.owens@bradford.gov.uk We also have drawing tables situated here, so you can pick up a pencil and create your own work.

Welcome to Cartwright Hall's Learning & Outreach programme. To make a booking or for further information and small group rates (15 and under) contact our Education team below:

Sofia Maskin, Museums Officer ( Education & Communities)
telephone 01274 431212
email sofia.maskin@bradford.gov.uk

We ask Playschemes, Extended Schools Groups and Child Minding Groups of 8 or more to pre-book their visit so we can accommodate them.

Thurs 9 September
Responses to Art session 10.30 – 3pm.
Pip Dickens will lead an experimental workshop using thick papers, charcoal and other mark making materials. Book with suzanne.rennie@bradford.gov.uk Cost: £3

Friday 10 September
Cartwright Hall Balcony Opening
Come and take advantage of the rare opportunity to admire the beautiful views of Lister Park from the Balcony of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. An actor playing 'Mr Lister' will be on hand to answer questions and explain the heritage of the building and the Lister empire. Booking essential tel 01274 431212.

Balcony tours start
10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 13.00, 13.45 & 14.30

Friday 24 September
In Conversation with…Nicola Bockelmann 4.30 - 6pm
A tour and talk on the exhibition by the artist. Free.

Sunday 24 October
In Conversation with…Pip Dickens 2 - 3pm
chaired by Roy Exley, freelance writer, art critic and curator based in London. Also Monty Adkins, sound composition based on the paintings in the exhibition. Free, booking not essential.