Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Essential annual glimpse inside the secret spaces of Bristol’s brightest contemporary art hub. Usually hidden behind closed doors, Spike Island’s studios open their doors for you to experience works in progress from Bristol’s established and upcoming artists, one off performances, workshops and pop up food and drink (to help get those conversations going)."
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A event held at Spike Island on Sunday 30th April. The event starts at 10:00.
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 April 2023
11am–5pm
Open Studios is a once-a-year chance to go behind the scenes at Spike Island – a former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory, now an international centre for contemporary art. Home to over 70 artists’ studios, Spike Print Studio, UWE Bristol Fine Art, as well as many other creative practitioners including designers, filmmakers, architects, animators and photographers, Spike Island is a key contributor to the cultural life of Bristol and the South West.
This hugely popular annual event gives you access to explore the studios, see works-in-progress, learn about different creative processes, and buy unique work directly from the artists. The family-friendly programme includes events, performances and workshops for you to test your own creative skills and experience artists’ ideas first-hand. In Spike Island’s galleries, discover major exhibitions of contemporary art by international and South West-based artists.
A range of Bristol street food traders host pop-up kitchens across the site, alongside our delicious on-site café Emmeline, to fuel your Open Studios visit. With surprises around every corner, this annual event is an unmissable chance to discover, celebrate and support Spike Island’s dynamic artistic community.
Please note: This year’s Open Studios does not include Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2023.
Find out more: bit.ly/3YxI3KS
Entry requirements:
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 April 2023
11am–5pm
Open Studios is a once-a-year chance to go behind the scenes at Spike Island – a former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory, now an international centre for contemporary art. Home to over 70 artists’ studios, Spike Print Studio, UWE Bristol Fine Art, as well as many other creative practitioners including designers, filmmakers, architects, animators and photographers, Spike Island is a key contributor to the cultural life of Bristol and the South West.
This hugely popular annual event gives you access to explore the studios, see works-in-progress, learn about different creative processes, and buy unique work directly from the artists. The family-friendly programme includes events, performances and workshops for you to test your own creative skills and experience artists’ ideas first-hand. In Spike Island’s galleries, discover major exhibitions of contemporary art by international and South West-based artists.
A range of Bristol street food traders host pop-up kitchens across the site, alongside our delicious on-site café Emmeline, to fuel your Open Studios visit. With surprises around every corner, this annual event is an unmissable chance to discover, celebrate and support Spike Island’s dynamic artistic community.
Please note: This year’s Open Studios does not include Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2023.
Find out more: bit.ly/3YxI3KS
Entry requirements:
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