Cartwright Hall Exhibitions
Cartwright Hall runs a lively programme of exhibitions, including contemporary exhibitions by local, national and international artists, historical exhibitions, craft and media arts, and a biennial open exhibition. Many exhibitions are enhanced by events, workshops and activities; for details, see Activities and Education Programme pages or contact the Museums Education Team.
Some exhibitions are available for tour; visit our exhibitions on tour page for more information. If you wish to propose an exhibition, or have your own work considered for exhibition, contact the Museums Officer (Exhibitions).
On 16 October 2008 Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford, will officially re-open its upper galleries with Connect, a new permanent exhibition in a transformed and re-visioned space.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery has been closed to the public to allow work to take place.
The Art Gallery in Bradford's Lister Park is closed to the public to allow maintenance to be carried out on the plasterwork inside the building. All activities scheduled to take place inside Cartwright Hall have been cancelled. Events scheduled to take place in Lister Park will go ahead as normal.
This closure does not affect any of the family workshops or exhibitions at our six other Bradford Council Museums, which will continue to be open to the public as normal.
Tim Hirst, Bradford Council's Director Commercial and Support Services ,said "It is unfortunate that we have had to close but the work is essential and the safety of the public is our number one priority."
Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused, this message will be updated.
September 2009
2 April - 6 September 2010
Art in the Park - Sculpture by Halima Cassell
Lister Park once again hosts large scale works. Look out for ceramic seats, bronze towers, a stone flower and a terracotta spiral fountain. Pakistan – born, Blackburn lass Halima Cassell is regarded as one of the country’s leading young ceramic artists. Her beautiful sculptures combine strong geometric elements with recurrent patterns and architectural principles. These are drawn from a rich South Asian cultural heritage and her interest in African pattern work. ‘Makonde’ will be Cassell’s first large bronze which has been cast specifically for this exhibition and will enter the Fine Art Collection of Bradford Museums and Galleries.
