The Dye House Gallery

The Dye House Gallery is an attraction that is open to the public, free of charge and welcomes everyone.

This creative space showcases the work of our talented Bradford School of Art students, past and present, as well as some established and emerging artists. The Lister Cafe is located next door and serves hot and cold refreshments, sandwiches and snacks.

The Dye House Gallery was once a fully functioning dyeing house, used for teaching colouration and dyeing processes.

It is now a gallery space which runs art, textiles and photography exhibitions throughout the year. Students exhibit throughout the year.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Heritage, Design & Industry.

The work of Bradford Textile Society Design Competition, 1925 to the Present.

An exhibition celebrating The Centenary of the Design Awards Competition,

the Bradford District’s rich textile heritage and industry today.

Curated by Pam Brook and Helen Farrar for The Bradford Textile Society

Sponsored by: The Company of the Merchant of the Staple of England

The Campaign for Wool

The Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust

Past and Present:

Responses to Bradford College Textile Archive

Bradford and District Guild of weavers, spinners and dyers was formed in 1982 by a group of enthusiastic people

with an interest in textiles who wished to expand their horizons with workshops and speakers and share ideas.

This exhibition has been inspired by the wonderful collections at Bradford College Textile Archive by

The Bradford Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers

📅 Friday 21st March – Friday 12th May 2025
Open

Monday 11am-4pm

Tuesday 11am-4pm

Other weekdays open by confirmed appointment only – please email [email protected]

Special Saturday openings:

5th April, 26th April & 3rd May, 11-12.30

Closed: Monday 31st March, 17th, 18th, 21st & 22nd April

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