Category: Cartwright Hall

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Glisten and Shine: Glass

Our Curator of Exhibitions, Sonja Kielty has written our most recent blog, talking about an exhibition that was held at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery recently.

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Calligraphy Explored

You may have noticed a new display case at Cartwright Hall recently.  Our Curator for International and Decorative Arts, Nilesh Mistry gave us a little

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Hockney Gallery blog

Jill, our Curator of Fine Arts, has been very busy recently with a rather large project and she’s agreed to write us another blog about her

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Hockney Gallery Blog – 2

This week’s blog has been written by Jill Iredale, our Curator of Fine Arts. It’s the second in a series focusing on the up-coming Hockney

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Curatorial Intern – Gemma

Our latest blog has been written by Gemma Bailey,  who is a our Curatorial Intern for Social History and Technology.  She writes: As a recent post-graduate

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Sports clubs, community groups and local history enthusiasts are invited to help bring Keighley's sporting heritage to life at Cliffe Castle Museum's Heritage Open Day on Sunday 13 September 2026. The museum is seeking displays, talks, activities and stories celebrating the sports and pastimes that have shaped local life through the years.
Maleeha Amin has seen first hand how museums can bring people together through inclusion, creativity and representation. From exploring the role of Makaton in making cultural spaces more accessible, to volunteering with local communities and celebrating South Asian artists' voices at Cartwright Hall, she reflects on the small changes and meaningful conversations that help make Bradford's heritage spaces welcoming for everyone.
Khadijah Ali reflects on her journey from volunteering to being appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador.
Our museums are continually evolving as new research, perspectives and community voice deepen our understanding of the past.