in bristol studio
We are passionate about collaborative working, skill sharing, and community
arts. We have a strong participatory arts vision and aim to promote greater
engagement with the arts within our local community through the provision of
accessible and dynamic artistic opportunities that appeal to and reflect our
diverse community of Lawrence Hill, Barton Hill, St Phillips and Redfield. We
provide and maintain a range of creative opportunities close to the city centre,
including: 30 affordable artists’ studios, providing space to over 45 artists
and makers Professional Ceramics, Print and Woodwork Facilities Bright and airy
spaces to hire to run classes and courses and for large-scale projects Alongside
providing affordable artists’ studios, we also host and organise a range of
regular events, some of which are open to everyone. These include: Talks and
presentations from artists and arts organisations CPD, skill sharing, mentoring
& coaching Short courses, one-day classes and taster workshops Open studios An
annual Christmas Fair Community engagement Participatory arts activities We are
also a community arts organisation and creative hub, providing a range of high
quality events, activities and opportunities to our wider community, this
includes coordinating the Barton Hill Service Providers Network, being a
founding member of Phoenix52 Community Arts Group and fundraising and organising
a number of community events and activities.
