5 January 2023 to 5 February 2023
Windrush Stories: Don’t Give Up
Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford
After the devastation caused by World War 2, the British Government was keen for more workers to help rebuild the country and revive the economy. In 1948 they passed a law called the British Nationality Act that said all citizens of countries ruled by Britain could live and work in the UK.  Many of the earliest arrivals were from the Caribbean.  This exhibition seeks to share these stories,  Open Wed - Fri 1am - 4pm and Sat  & Sun 11am - 4pm.                 5 January 2023 to 5 February 2023. https://www.visitbradford.com/

7 January 2023 to 26 February 2023
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city.  The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter.  Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. 7 January 2023 to 26 February 2023. https://thelowry.com/

1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023
Stephen Hawking At Work
The National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford
Stephen Hawking at Work will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. Come and marvel at the extraordinary contents of Hawking’s office, which was acquired for the nation by the Science Museum Group in May 2021.  Highlights of the display will include a rare copy of Hawking’s PhD thesis, his spectacles, which were specially adapted to aid communication, and even an invitation to the time travellers' party Hawking hosted.     1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023.

2 April 2023
Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club
Melbourne House, Dalton Lane, Keighley.
Over a dozen layouts, from 2mm fine scale through to O gauge. Trade stalls, refreshments available. Free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. http://avrmc.org.uk

17 April 2023 to 2 July 2023
craft exhibition 2023
Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe
The Platform Gallery’s annual exhibition, known for highlighting the wealth of talented craft makers surrounding the Platform Gallery connecting visitors with local contemporary makers and their crafts.     17 April 2023 to 2 July 2023. https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/

29 April 2023 to 30 April 2023
Blackpool Model Tramway Exhibition
Solaris Centre, Harrowside, New south Promenade, Blackpool
Layouts & Displays, Demonstrations, Trade Support, Refreshments available. Sat 29th April 10am - 5pm, Sun 30th April 10am - 4pm. Adults £6, child £4. 29 April 2023 to 30 April 2023.

1 May 2023 to 17 June 2023
Sidor Avoda: From the Kibbutz to the Calendar Girls’ Yorkshire
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Celebrating twenty years since the release of the ‘Calendar Girls’ screenplay, we present a unique exhibition displaying photographs from a reimagined calendar from Israel.  The Sidor Avoda (meaning ‘Work Schedule’) exhibition came about when members of the Shaar-Hagolan Kibbutz, 2600 miles from Craven, saw the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’ and started a conversation with a local designer. 1 May 2023 to 17 June 2023. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

13 May 2023 to 14 May 2023
Menston Arts Club Exhibition and Sale of Paintings and Crafts
Kirklands Community Centre, Main Street, Menston, Ilkley
Menston Arts Club is delighted to announce its exhibition and sale of paintings and crafts.  Join us for a great day out. 13 May 2023 to 14 May 2023. https://www.visitbradford.com/

25 May 2023 to 9 July 2023
Past Masters
The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Road,  Bingley
A look back at some of the predominantly landscape artists who lived and worked in our region in earlier years. 25 May 2023 to 9 July 2023. https://davidstarleyartist.com/

27 May 2023 to 30 May 2023
Saltaire Arts Trail
Saltaire Village , Shipley
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, the homes of Saltaire residents and outdoor spaces around Saltaire, to display visual art outside of traditional settings, as well as delivering new exhibitions and commissions. 27 May 2023 to 30 May 2023. https://saltaireinspired.org.uk/

19 August 2023 to 20 August 2023
Art in the Pen
The Mart Theatre, Gargrave Road, Skipton
Art in the Pen is a well established and highly regarded art and craft fair that runs each year at Skipton Auction Mart. From humble beginnings, the event has developed into what many now consider to be the North's leading art event. £6. 19 August 2023 to 20 August 2023.

3 September 2023 to 29 October 2023
David Hockney: A Year In Normandie
Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley
One of David Hockney's latest works is now being exhibited in the historic Salt's Mill on a specially designed display which connects over 200 interlinking works from the Bradford-born artist. At 90.75 metres long this is David Hockney’s biggest ever picture: a vibrant, joyful frieze recording the changing seasons in and around the artist’s French garden. 3 September 2023 to 29 October 2023. visitbradford.com

3 January
Light Organ at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Exhibition
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s historic Chapel will be lit up with this joyful artwork throughout winter. Visitors are encouraged to come and interact with this immersive installation, to see their voices and sounds brought to life in spellbinding colours and patterns of light. Exhibition ends 21st Jan.           £9. All day. sp.org.uk

3 January
On Track Exhibition – Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Now and until 31st January 2024 - On Track Exhibition – A glimpse into Lancashire’s railways past and present. Daily from 12pm - 4pm. Free event.   12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

5 January to 10 March
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Ruby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands. 5 January to 10 March. thewhitaker.org

5 January to 31 March
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
  FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.   5 January to 31 March. visitlancaster.org.uk

13 January to 30 April
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free. 13 January to 30 April. thelowry.com

20 January to 21 January
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn
Organised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.         20 January to 21 January. railwaymodels.uk

27 January to 28 January
Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
New College,, Park Lane,, Pontefract
A model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society.  Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.               27 January to 28 January. www.facebook.com/people/Normanton-and-Pontefract-RMS

2 March to 3 March
Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
Woodbank Garden Centre and Nurseries, Harden Rd, Harden, Bingley
A model railway exhibition hosted by the Keighley Model Railway Club. Features: 15 layouts, trade support, refreshments and parking. Adult £10, child £5, family £20.                   2 March to 3 March. keighley-mrc.org.uk

6 March to 14 April
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
You are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.         6 March to 14 April. https://blackburncathedral.com/

8 March to 28 April
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Originally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.             8 March to 28 April. https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/

9 March
Model Railway Exhibition
Pudsey Civic Hall,, Dawsons Corner,, Pudsey, Leeds
A model railway exhibition hosted by Narrow Gauge North. Features: Layouts, trade support, refreshments, parking and disables access. Adult £10, child £1.     10:30 am to 4:30 pm. narrowgaugenorth.org.uk

14 March to 26 May
Liane Lang – Touch Stone Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Liane Lang's project Touch Stone talks about human industry and activity in the landscape, showing traces and materials from bark to lead, stone to rusty industrial salvage. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Free. Free 14 March to 26 May. https://www.thewhitaker.org/

7 June to 9 June
Lancashire Infantry Museum D-Day model exhibition.
Lancashire Infantry Museum,, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston
Along with the museum permanent exhibits we are hosting a model exhibition which tells the story of D-Day from April to September 1944. Adult £6, under 11yr free, 11yr - 16yr  £4, family £18.       7 June to 9 June. https://www.visitlancashire.com/

10 July to 1 December
Within Nature – East And West
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley
Three artists, two from South Korea and one from England met at Camberwell School of Art in 1990 and became friends. They promised each other that one day they would hold an exhibition together. The years pass and now in 2024, Bradford District Museums and Galleries are hosting their exhibition ‘Within Nature – East and West’. Closed Mon. 10 July to 1 December. https://bradfordmuseums.org/

1 August to 3 November
David Hockney: A Year In Normandie
Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley
One of David Hockney's latest works is now being exhibited in the historic Salt's Mill on a specially designed display which connects over 200 interlinking works from the Bradford-born artist. Open Wed - Sun. Free. 1 August to 3 November. https://www.saltsmill.org.uk/