Upcoming Events
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Artbar
Wednesday 17th September
Doors 18:30 / Talk starts at 19:00
Artbar is a conversation between artists and others. For this iteration, Jack Stiling in conversation with Libby Bove.
Part of our history or just a story? Join a conversation on observation, world building, participation and changing perspectives, led by artists Libby Bove and Jack Stiling. Together we will look at the often overlooked theatre of re-development, folklore in the modern age, and how reality really is what you make of it. -
Jamaica St. Open Studios Party
Friday 19th September
21:00 - 01:00 / Last entry 00:00Powered by Cosmic Systems, join us a for a big celebration, at the after party to our Open Studios '25.
// LINE UP //
Catchi (Minotaur Sound / Rituals)
Sticks (Mix Nights)
Tepid and Token (Cosmic Systems)
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United Models Life Drawing
Tuesday 23rd September
19:00 - 21:00Join us for a relaxed, untutored United Models Life Drawing session. All welcome; regulars, newbies and everyone in between.
There will be two models posing (one for each half of the session). Poses will range from 30 seconds to 20 minutes.
There will be a break, and time to share your drawings and pop to the bar. -
Necessary Newbs - BSL Interpreted
Friday 24th October
Doors: 18:30 / Cabaret: 19:00 / Music: 22:00 / End: 00:00Welcome to the open-mic with no expectations! Newbs (beginners) are always necessary sometimes! Be that a first time performer, a sax player trying out a new set, or YOU doing your wildest dreams; we have the stage and the audience for it!
There will be an open-mic experienced BSL interpreter.
Open to everyone! All intersectionality respected. -
Creative Repair Café
Monday 27th October
Develop your practice through skill sharing, exploring ideas and peer support.
~ AFTERNOON: 12:00 - 18:00 ~
No need to book - just show up!
Use our space as you need e.g:
- Meeting friends / colleagues
- Drawing / projecting something large
- Documenting / making artworks
- Staging an artwork for a proposal
Plus WiFi, tea, coffee, and desk space! Just come along, no need to book.
~ EVENING: 18:30 - 21:00 ~
Bring your problem & request specific support. It could be art making related, career related, or art theory related.
Come with a problem, leave with a solution. -
Perpetually Stew
Wednesday 5th November
19:30 - 23:00Perpetually Stew invites you to the 10th instalment, and first birthday celebration, of a Bristol event series platforming artists who use performance and movement in their practice.
Each month we are inviting a different selection of performance artists to explore new or old work in an intimate space, and offer the opportunity to engage with constructive feedback and discussion on each other’s craft.
Practitioners of all skill levels and experience are invited to KIT FORM to join us and duly stew.
More information on each artist to be announced over the next few weeks. -
No Drama: 20 Years of Action Hero
Thursday 13th November
19:00 - 23:00Bristol-based artists Action Hero (Gemma Paintin & James Stenhouse) have been working together for 20yrs, and tonight they're celebrating.
Join us as we mark 2 decades of performance making and art chaos with drinks, Action Hero memorabilia, and a work-in-progress sharing of our new work, "A Song & Dance". If you've ever seen and loved an Action Hero show, (or seen one and hated it!) come and raise a glass to two artists who've toured to almost 50 countries across 6 continents, but still call Bristol their home.