Saltaire Arts Trail

Saltaire Arts Trail 2024 takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend from Sat 4 – Mon 6 May.

Explore the Open Village to see high-quality contemporary artwork in the unique spaces of Saltaire and Shipley, in homes, businesses, creative spaces and windows and enjoy a busy programme of exhibitions, activities and workshops.

On Saturday 4 May, NEW for 2024, is MAKE IT Bradford, a pop-up market showcasing local talent. This event is FREE to all and is hosted by Shipley College in the Salt Building on Victoria Road (opposite Victoria Hall).

Our ever-popular Saltaire Makers Fair then returns to Victoria Hall on Sun 5 & Mon 6 May, with over 70 of the UK’s best contemporary craft designer-makers exhibiting across 3 rooms. Entry is £3 (free to trail guide holders & under 16s).

Browse the full programme and artist information below…

Art in Unique Spaces

Saltaire Arts Trail is a community arts event held annually in May. It offers an imaginative visual arts programme, celebrating the village’s rich heritage, and offering opportunities to both emerging and established artists.

The Arts Trail prides itself in reaching out to new audiences and making art accessible to all by using imaginative venues – the internationally recognised Salts Mill, public buildings, home and creative spaces in Saltaire and Shipley and outdoor spaces, to display visual art outside of traditional settings, as well as delivering new exhibitions and commissions.

We aim to make each Saltaire Arts Trail new and fresh, with commissioned contemporary artwork and inclusive activities for all.