DRAW!
A nationwide drawing project supported by David Hockney.
David Hockney has drawn the world around him for 60 years – and the Bradford-born artist is now supporting DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025.
Each month in 2025, a different artist is inviting us all to create a drawing inspired by a particular theme. In January, David Hockney started our year of drawing with his chosen theme ‘draw something you find beautiful’.
Discover the DRAW! artists and themes below and look back on some of the amazing drawings you’ve sent to us so far.
You can share your masterpiece with the world at bradford2025.co.uk/mydrawing or on socials (#Bradford2025 or by tagging @bradford_2025) for your chance to see your images displayed on our website each month.
November's theme: Draw something that makes you happy
with Johnny VegasEach month a different artist is inviting us to create a drawing inspired by a theme.
In November, artist, writer, director and comedian Johnny Vegas is encouraging us all to draw something that makes us happy,
Check out Johnny’s original artwork created for Bradford 2025 below and watch our interview with him to find out more about his work as an artist.
Let's DRAW! →
Each month a different artist is inviting us to create a drawing inspired by a theme.
In November, artist, writer, director and comedian Johnny Vegas is encouraging us all to draw something that makes us happy,
Check out Johnny’s original artwork created for Bradford 2025 below and watch our interview with him to find out more about his work as an artist.
Share your drawing
Inspired by David Hockney, we’re encouraging everyone to pick up a pencil, a pen, an iPad, a piece of chalk, or whatever you choose to draw with, and create your own drawings.
Don’t forget to take a photo of your drawing and share it with us at bradford2025.co.uk/mydrawing or on social media using the hashtag #Bradford2025, or tag @bradford_2025.
Get inspired with our 'how to...' series
We’ve teamed up with local artists to create a series of simple, ‘how to…’ videos and guides, filled with their tips and techniques to get us all drawing.
Thank you to our supporters
DRAW! is supported by Bradford District and Craven Mind.
More art and design
Look out for even more exhibitions and installations in 2025, showcasing some of the world's greatest artists right here in Bradford.
15 Jan – 18 May 2025
David Hockney: Pieced Together
A temporary exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum.
11 Jan – 26 Apr 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope
Aïda Muluneh
A modern-day insight into our four nations.
From 26 Apr 2025
Tower of Now
Saad Qureshi
This soaring sculpture explores what it means to be British – and celebrates Bradford’s dazzling diversity.
3 May – 2 Nov 2025
