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 and in an exhibition at the close of the year.
May's theme: draw patterns
Each month a different artist is inviting us to create a drawing inspired by a theme.
In May fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes is inviting us to draw patterns that we see in the world around us.
Watch our interview with Dame Zandra and share your drawings with us.
Join a workshop
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.
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.
