Spike Island Open Studios from 28th April until 1st May

Spike Island Open Studios from 28th April until 1st May

Posted on: 11 Apr 2017

Any fanatics in Bristol will already know the impressive nature behind Spike Island’s contribution of art in the city. However, from 28th April until 1st May you will be able to go behind the scenes and see exactly how the building functions.

Spike Island Open 28th April until 1st May

Admission is FREE so this is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house this Easter and take in some of the cities amazing artwork and artists.

 

The annual Spike Island Open is a chance to explore the former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory and see some of the impressive art around the building.

 

Spike Island is home to over 70 artists’ studios, Spike Print Studio, UWE Fine Art BA/MA students, as well as many other creative practitioners including designers, writers, filmmakers, animators and photographers.

 

Not only does Spike Island boost a wonderful array of artists and their work, it also has an outstanding café, meaning you can enjoy a plethora of organic and tasty treats to make your tour of the building that little bit more special. Bright and spacious, it’s a perfect spot to meet with friends or business colleagues, so we really do recommend popping in before or after you’ve seen some of the impressive displays.

 

Some of Bristol’s best street food trader’s host pop-ups, including Big O Donut Co. and Gopal’s Curry Shack, while, having mentioned it already, their very own Spike Island Café offer a colourful organic menu that is simply irresistible.

 

This Open gives you the chance to meet the artists in their studios and see what they are working on. Dotted around the building, screenings, performances, installations, workshops and talks take place. Highlights include clay vessel throwing with artist Sarah Wilton, young people’s film screenings with Calling the Shots and a sculptural installation ‘impossible to pin point in time or space’ by artist Ben Rowe.

 

This really is a great experience and shows off this cultural aspect Bristol has to offer. Head on down this Easter and see exactly why the city of filled with amazing art! 

 

Address: 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX

 

For any more info on the event please head to their website at spikeisland.org.uk. You can also connect with them through their Facebook or Twitter channels.  You can even join their mailing list for any info on upcoming events.

An amazing experience and a chance to see some of Bristol's best artists at work!


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Matt Dailly

Matt, originally from Belfast, has only lived in Bristol for a year now and is studying Media & Journalism at UWE. He wants to concentrate his writing and media skills in Bristol's culinary culture, delving into what fine feasts the city has to offer and where the best places to go for food really are. Along with an aspiration to interview some of the influential people shaping Bristol and some who are simply passing through, Matt really is trying to make Bristol his new home! For any other info check out his Facebook or Twitter