Since 2017 the British Textile Biennial has provided powerful and often transformative experiences through art and heritage experiences. Our programme provides different viewpoints from artists around the world, revealing complex and often previously untold stories, connecting their experiences with all our visitors and participants.

We strongly believe that people should have access to art and creativity regardless of their background.

As a charity, the Biennial relies on the generosity of its supporters to keep this important cultural event thriving.  We need to keep our festival free and accessible to all and we need your help to deliver our learning and community activities and commissions in the places built by the textile industry in Lancashire.

How you can support us:

Donate

Your donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Help us continue to inspire and educate through our public programs and exhibitions.

 £5  helps us buy materials for a free kids workshop activity

£50 helps pay for access costs to allow people with disabilities to attend our events

£500 pays for a bus to bring a local school on an educational visit

£5000 pays for an artist to work with a local community to tell their textile heritage stories

Anything you can give is gratefully received and will be acknowledged on our donors page, should you wish it to be.

Click here to make a donation.

The NEST Collective, Return to Sender, Photo – Matthew Savage

If you’re passionate about textiles, creativity, and the power of art to inspire and connect people, you can help us in several ways. Your support will enable us to:

• Continue hosting cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions and installations that explore both traditional craftsmanship and innovative practices.
• Expand our education, volunteer and engagement programmes, giving people of all ages the opportunity to participate.
• Maintain and develop our inclusive community events, workshops, and discussions that bring together diverse voices from across the textile and arts sectors.
• Strengthen our platform for underrepresented artists, amplifying voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard.
• Your contribution helps us celebrate the artistry, culture, and history of textiles, while making sure that the Biennial remains a welcoming and accessible space for all.

Photo – Richard Tymon

Corporate Sponsorship

Partner with the British Textile Biennial and align your brand with a forward-thinking arts organisation dedicated to cultural enrichment and sustainability. Please email jenny@britishtextilebiennial.co.uk to find out more about the benefits of corporate sponsorship.

Trusts and Foundations

Support from Trusts and Foundations enables us to carry out our core work, as well as fund new and innovative projects. If you’d like to support the Biennial through your organisation, please contact us for more information.

Volunteer

Get involved with the British Textile Biennial by volunteering! Whether you’re passionate about textiles, event management, or community engagement, we’d love to have you on board. Contact us to explore exciting opportunities. Click here to find out more about our volunteering programme.

Photo – Matthew Savage

Thank You

To all our funders, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers—thank you. Without your invaluable contributions, we couldn’t continue to make the British Textile Biennial a vibrant, accessible, and inspiring celebration of how textiles have shaped the world.