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

Celebrating Bradford’s City of Culture 2025
The Bradford School of Art presents a vibrant series of exhibitions that local and alumni artists, offering a unique lens into the city’s creative spirit and textile heritage.

City of Culture: Bradford School Children’s Exhibition

📅 Thursday, 9th January – Tuesday, 28th January
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Academic Sessions)
Kick off the new year with this inspiring exhibition curated by local artist Anthony Bullock. Featuring artwork by Bradford school children, it celebrates the city’s status as the ‘youngest city in the country’ and showcases the creative energy that fuels the City of Culture 2025 journey.

Alison Welsh (Bradford School of Art Alumna): Unmaking: Entangled Textile Legacies

📅 Monday, 10th February – Thursday, 13th March
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Academic Sessions)
Bradford alumna Alison Welsh explores the tensions between craft, fashion, and mass production in this thought-provoking exhibition. Featuring handwoven textiles, repurposed garments, and collaborations with artisans from India and Thailand, it reflects the complex legacy of textile creation, bridging global craftsmanship and local heritage.

Finding The Dye House Gallery

The Dye House Gallery can be found in the Lister Building, using what3words label.option.boot and is open during term time to the public from 10:30am until 4pm.