Arnolfini
Iconic gallery and venue on Bristol’s waterfront
Established 1961, Arnolfini is an internationally renowned contemporary arts centre on the city harbourside, offering a diverse programme of visual art, contemporary dance, film screenings and live music, as well as workshops, talks and lectures, and family events.
Its versatile facilities span multiple exhibition and performance spaces including five galleries and a 200-capacity auditorium, plus specialist bookshop, reading room, and cafe-bar. Part of the building is shared with The University of the West of England (UWE).
Alongside its own exhibitions and events, over the years Arnolfini has hosted events for many of Bristol’s key cultural institutions, including Mayfest, Bristol Palestine Film Festival, Bristol Artists Book Event, Lyrafest, and Encounters Film Festival alongside Watershed and the Bristol Beacon.
Level access into the building is available via Prince Street, with lift access to all floors. Accessible toilets are available throughout the building. Further access information can be found on the Arnolfini website: http://arnolfini.org.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Its versatile facilities span multiple exhibition and performance spaces including five galleries and a 200-capacity auditorium, plus specialist bookshop, reading room, and cafe-bar. Part of the building is shared with The University of the West of England (UWE).
Alongside its own exhibitions and events, over the years Arnolfini has hosted events for many of Bristol’s key cultural institutions, including Mayfest, Bristol Palestine Film Festival, Bristol Artists Book Event, Lyrafest, and Encounters Film Festival alongside Watershed and the Bristol Beacon.
Level access into the building is available via Prince Street, with lift access to all floors. Accessible toilets are available throughout the building. Further access information can be found on the Arnolfini website: http://arnolfini.org.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility
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