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Address
Lister Park,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Thu 20 Jan - Sun 5 Jun | Island to Island: Journeys Through The Caribbean |
Thu 20 Jan - Thu 26 May | Jadughor: The Magic Room |
Thu 2 Jun - Sun 4 Sep | ‘Gather Round’ |
Thu 2 - Sun 5 Jun | Jubilee Bank Holiday Activities |
Sun 26 Jun | David Hockney Galley Tour |
Sun 26 Jun | The Life and Work of David Hockney |
Details
‘Jadughor’ is the Bangla word for museum, and translates into English as ‘Magic Room’. At Cartwright Hall we have created our own magic room - a room of wonder and curiosity using objects from Bradford’s museum collections. The gallery is part of ongoing work to present objects in new ways to inspire and engage. The main themes are nature and the home.
We think everyday objects can have the same level of interest and beauty as some of the most expensive items in museum collections. You can see household objects that have come to us from a variety of Bradford homes and vary from 20 to 70 years old. Some might look familiar, but aren’t quite the same as ones we have in our homes now. Depending on your age, you might not recognise some of them at all!
You can also see beautiful ‘Jali’ screens. These are decorative wooden screens commonly seen in India and used to help keep buildings cool.
Also included on display is artwork by local students produced as part of a project relating to the regeneration of the Top of Town area of Bradford. The project, commissioned by the Bradford Townscape Heritage Scheme and funded by National Heritage Lottery saw Green Lane Primary School Year 4 pupils, working with artist Naseem Darbey, to create their own 3D map. It included recommendations for change, improvements and restoration of architecture of the area. New College Bradford Year 12 students, worked with artist Mahmud Manning, completed an A-level geography unit of work and made a concertina book.
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Thu 20 Jan - Thu 26 May 2022 |
Prices
Free entry
You do not need to book to visit, however visitor numbers will be monitored
Directions
Map reference: SE 151351 Lat: 53.81196 Long: -1.77215
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is in the middle of Lister Park, one and a half miles from the City Centre on the A650 Manningham Lane. There is limited parking in Lister Park, accessible from North Park Road (off Oak Lane). Lister Park is served by many city centre bus services including 23, 25, 26, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 622, 647, 662, w5. Cartwright Hall is about ten minutes' uphill walk from Frizinghall railway station.
For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0.8 miles from Frizinghall Train station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Gift shop
Picnic site
Accepts groups