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14 Jun - 7 Sep 2025

ReelBFD: Digital Arts, Bradford Stories

Experience the creativity of Bradford’s young digital artists in a new exhibition.

Event Details
Date 14 Jun - 7 Sep 2025
Times 10am – 5pm
Location National Science and Media Museum

Explore an exhibition created by Bradford secondary school students who have worked with professional artists.

ReelBFD: Digital Arts, Bradford Stories showcases work created by 13 and 14-year-olds from six Bradford schools, collaborating with professional digital artists as part of the Bradford Digital Creatives project.

Through immersive video, atmospheric soundscapes and interactive games, ReelBFD explores storytelling in the digital age. Alongside students’ finished pieces, visitors can discover the creative process through storyboards, plans and early drafts.

The Bradford Digital Creatives project has brought together over 1,300 teenagers with leading digital artists, including Virpi Kettu, Paul Miller, Cosmos, Arfaan Amini, Tanya Vital, Caro C and Impact Gamers.

You will be able to find ReelBFD on Gallery 2, Level 2 at the National Science and Media Museum.

Credits
A collaboration between Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, Born in Bradford (Age of Wonder), Bradford Council, Bradford Cultural Education Partnership and the National Science and Media Museum, backed by Arts Council England.

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