Free

6-21 Dec 2025

OUR TURN: Bradford Art Show

A dynamic exhibition of artwork from artists across Bradford responding to the theme of Our Place.

Event Details
Date 6-21 Dec 2025
Times Thursday – Saturday: 12-6pm
Sundays: 12-4pm
Location Loading Bay

A dynamic exhibition of artwork from artists across Bradford responding to the theme of Our Place.

Our Turn

Bradford Art Show is part of OUR TURN, a new visual arts festival for Bradford.

OUR TURN takes place across the district from 18th September – 28th January, organised by South Square Centre in collaboration with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, Bradford Producing Hub and Yorkshire Contemporary.

Submit your work

The Bradford Art Show is an ‘open submission’ exhibition which means anyone aged 18+ and working in any visual arts medium can enter.

You can now submit your work work relating to the theme: OUR PLACE. Submissions are open and will close on Tuesday 30 September.

Visit Loading Bay

Loading Bay is a brand new pop-up arts venue in Bradford City Centre for Bradford 2025.

Join us on Duke Street as we bring a true Bradford 2025 buzz to the heart of the city.

Credits
Cover Image: Joanna Byrne, Rushes, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist.

Credits


OUR TURN

Bold, experimental and authentically Bradford, explore a brand-new visual arts festival coming to Bradford.

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