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Photos from CADS's post 11/09/2024

Looking for more space to bring your ideas to life? We have large studios now available at our Eagle Works and Arley Street hubs - perfect for ambitious projects, growing businesses and collaborative teams.

🌟 Ideal for bigger creative projects
🌟 Work among a vibrant community of creatives
🌟 Perfect for art studios, workshops, photography or collaborative spaces for teams!

Whether you're scaling up or starting fresh, we’ve got the space for you! πŸ’‘πŸŽ¨πŸŽΆ Please contact us via email [email protected] for more details or to book a viewing.

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🚨These small and medium studios are now available to rent at our Arley Street hub located close to the city center. 🚨

The spaces are ideal for those just starting out, maybe taking on their first studio or simply those needing their own private space to get work done. Be amongst artists, makers, photographers and more.

Please contact us via email [email protected] for more details or to book a viewing.

Photos from CADS's post 01/07/2024

🚨 These studio spaces are still available in our Arley Street building. Located close to the city centre, it’s the perfect place for artists and creatives. Check out the spaces below and email us at [email protected] for more details or to book a viewing.

🌟 Studio F6 - Ideal for those starting out or taking on their first studio. Plenty of natural light with a huge window. Available end of July 2024.

🌟 Studio G6 - A spacious 840 sqft open-plan office that can be used to facilitate a multitude of uses. Available NOW.

🌟 Studio G7 - A large 1884 sqft open office space with an office pod, great for bigger creative projects and growing businesses. Available NOW.

🌟 Denby Suite - The space is available for a single tenant or as individual spaces. - A versatile space of 5414 sqft, perfect for adaptable and ambitious organizations. Encompassing multiple rooms, the suite includes designated rehearsal rooms, a dance studio, a performance space and a bar area that can be easily adapted to suit your needs. Previously home to a vibrant theatre company. Available NOW.

Email us at [email protected] to book a viewing or get more details! πŸ“§

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Several stunning studio spaces are becoming available in our retro ex-factory hub Eagle Works (Attercliffe), home to a vibrant community of artists, photographers, makers, a bakery and a brewery!

Check out the available studios below and reach out to us for more details or to book a viewing at [email protected].

✨ Studio G1: A spacious 753sqft ground floor studio with five large windows for plenty of natural light. Available August 2024.

✨ Studio F1: A bright, roomy studio on the first floor. Available August 2024.

✨ Studio F3/F4: Three studios in one with a sink/kitchen area, offering plenty of space for both office and project work. Available NOW.

✨ Studio F8: A first-floor studio with lots of natural light, beautiful wood flooring, and unique decor. Formerly the factory director’s office. Available July 2024.

✨ Studio F11: A medium-sized first-floor studio, ideal for a maker or artist. Available August 2024.

πŸ“Έ For more photos visit studiosandspace.com. Don't hesitate to get in touch!

Photos from CADS's post 20/06/2024

πŸŽ‰ The incredible Denby Suite in our Arley Street hub is now available for rent! πŸŽ‰

Are you an ambitious and adaptable organization looking for a versatile space?

Previously home to a vibrant theatre company, this suite offers an ample 5414 sqft, comprising designated rehearsal rooms, a dance studio, a performance space and a bar area, all easily adaptable to your needs.

Located in our Arley Street creative hub, you'll be among artist studios and just a stone's throw from the city center. The space is available for a single tenant or as individual spaces.

Ideal for:
βœ”οΈ Arts organizations
βœ”οΈ Fitness studios
βœ”οΈ Dance classes
βœ”οΈ Yoga instructors
βœ”οΈ Music events
βœ”οΈ Any group with big ideas!

For more information or to book a viewing, contact us at [email protected]

Photos from CADS's post 25/04/2024

Despite recent challenges, including an unexpected eviction notice, our resolve remains strong. Last week’s discussions about purchasing The Abbeydale Picture House were positive so we were surprised and shocked to find the locks changed and an eviction notice posted without warning this week. We have taken immediate steps to challenge this action and launched a legal dispute.

We are encouraged, however, by the recent good news that the charity has been awarded funding from the Community Ownership Fund and even more recently, official recognition of the Abbeydale Picture House as an Asset of Community Value affirms our belief in the importance of this building for the community.

We remain optimistic about the future and are committed to reviving the Abbeydale Picture House. We believe a resolution is possible and are working tirelessly to reopen the building to the public. We want to extend our thanks to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUC) and Sheffield City Council for their support through this complex process.

Our journey continues, and we are confident that with persistence, our project will come to fruition. Thank you for standing with us.

05/04/2024

We're thrilled to share that CADS has secured a Β£300,000 grant from the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund to help save The Abbeydale Picture House, a cherished historical landmark in our city. This grant, provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, is vital step towards the restoration and reinvigoration of this iconic heritage building. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Theatres Trust, Music Venue Trust , and National Trust for their ongoing support.

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Studios available for rent 🚨

Studio A:
πŸ“ Located in our Eagle Works hub in Attercliffe - beautiful retro building and home to artists, makers, photographers, DJ school, bakery and a brewery!
βœ… Medium studio - 269sqft
βœ… Plenty of natural light

Studio B:
πŸ“ Located in our Arley Street building amongst artists, small creative businesses and a theatre!
βœ… Close to the city centre
βœ… Small studio (71sqft) so ideal for those just starting out or independent artists
βœ… Large window

Email us at [email protected] for more details or to book a viewing!

30/01/2024

Today we can announce that The Abbeydale Picture House has been added to Theatres Trust's Theatres at Risk Register. This register aims to spotlight and support theatre buildings across the UK facing significant threats. The Abbeydale Picture House, like others on the list, is now recognised for its vulnerability. We appreciate your ongoing support as we navigate this situation and work towards preserving the venue. We would like to thank Theatres Trust, who have given us lots of support and expert advice since we took on the lease for the building in 2017.

In addition, we're excited to share that our Head of Operations, Dan Butlin, will be appearing on Channel 5 news today at 5pm. Tune in to gain further insights into our efforts and the significance of this recognition for the future of the venue.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68129232

24/12/2023

From all of us at CADS, warmest wishes for a joyful Christmas and Happy New YearπŸŽ„ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a role in supporting our initiatives and events this year ❀️

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🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Christmas at Eagle Works last Friday! πŸŽ„ Special shoutout to The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert and our amazing tenants for making it possible. Until next time! πŸ™Œ

Photos from CADS's post 08/12/2023

Christmas at Eagle Works starts today at 4pm! πŸŽ„πŸŽ

Join us for a great chance to visit artist studios of our retro, creative hub. Participate in our christmas raffle fundraising for our charity. Enjoy discounted menu at The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert and get a special SMOD glass when you visit all the studios. 🍺

πŸ“ 90 Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG

Meet Mia and Melissa who will be there today to tell you all about their craft!

Mia works in a variety of mediums, including digital illustration, sculpture, painting, film and performance. Visit her vibrant studio to learn more about her inspirations and crafting.

Melissa works with metals like silver, copper, and brass, exploring traditional silversmithing techniques to create artefacts for use or simple enjoyment, such as jewelry or beautiful decorative bowls and pots. She also documents her making processes via video and by writing a blog.

Can't wait to see you there!

Photos from CADS's post 06/12/2023

Just two days left until Christmas at Eagle Works! πŸŽ„πŸŽ

It's a fantastic chance to explore our retro, former factory, creative hub and visit the studios of some of our incredible tenants, who include makers, photographers, designers, and more! For this special occasion, The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert will be offering a discounted menu, and everyone who visits all of the studios will receive a special SMOD glass. In addition, you will be able to participate in a Christmas raffle - fundraising for our charity.

πŸ“ 90 Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG

Meet Fred and Faye who will be opening up their studios this Friday!

Freddie Tyson-Brown studied as a painter at Wimbledon College of Art and subsequently spent the last 15 years in London doing various musical projects and working as a Location Manager in Film and TV. He recently relocated to Sheffield to paint more, and he now works out of his Eagle Works studio. His work is influenced by history, myths, drama and self reflection. He works in drawing, painting and printing, to explore subjects that fascinate him.

Faye is the owner of BearHugs which offers personalised gift hampers with plenty of options to choose from. Bear hugs is all about helping people connect and show their love for others even when they're out of arms' reach. If you want to make a genuinely personalised gift box that will assure your loved one that they are remembered and cared for, visit Faye’s studio!

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Join us for Christmas at Eagle Works this Friday, Dec 8, 2023, 4-7 PM! Explore artist studios, enjoy special discounted menu at The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert and participate in our Christmas raffle fundraising for our charity πŸŽ„βœ¨

πŸ“ 90 Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG

Introducing Gillian, Laura and Caroline who will be opening up their studios and telling you all about their craft!

Gillian Whiteley (BricolageKitchen) seamlessly blends art, politics, and multi-media improvisation in her creations. Her studio is a vibrant space filled with art and intriguing objects. Here art comes alive through a unique fusion of mediums and a passionate exploration of creativity.

Oh, Laura is a designer and maker who crafts fun and practical products to help you stay organised. From vibrant stationery to gifts and mystery boxes, her studio has something for everyone and her creations would make excellent Christmas presents for your loved ones!

Caroline is an owner of Lovely Skincare- natural, affordable and beautifully packaged skincare! All her products are formulated, made, packaged and posted from her colourful workshop at Eagle Works.

Photos from CADS's post 03/12/2023

These two medium-sized studios are now available at our Eagle Works hub in Attercliffe! Both benefit from large windows and would be perfect work space for artists. Located amongst studios of creative individuals, brewery and a bakery! πŸŽ¨πŸ“ΈπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨

Email us at [email protected] for more information or to book a viewing!

24/11/2023

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Start this year's festive season on a merry note and join us for Christmas at Eagle Works on December 8th, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM! πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸŒŸ

🎨 Meet the creatives! Connect with our talented studio holders, wander through their studios in the stunning, retro Eagle Works hub and discover the inspiration behind their craft.

🍻Enjoy the discounted menu at The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert. Everyone who visits all open studios will receive a special SMOD glass!

🎁 Participate in our Christmas raffle fundraising for our charity to ensure we can keep doing what we are doing, supporting creatives across Sheffield as well as our work at The Abbeydale Picture House

Can’t wait to see you there!

90 Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG

23/10/2023

Mark is a passionate photographer located at our Eagle Works hub, where he works from his studio Shot In The Head.

He views photography as a way of life, aiming to freeze time and convey the essence of his subjects, whether in portraits, landscapes, or events. He emphasizes technical proficiency but also stress the importance of connecting with subjects and evoking genuine emotions. Professionalism, collaboration, and meeting client needs are essential to his approach.

Visit his page to see his work!

21/10/2023

We are fortunate to operate in a city where studio providers work collaboratively and support each other πŸ₯°
So...here's a plug for Yorkshire Artspace open studios next month.
https://artspace.org.uk/articles/open-studios-2023/

We know how much work goes into these events, and the great opportunity it gives members of the public to go around and have a nosey and explore all the amazing creative people grafting away in these spaces, so if you can - go!

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November
11.00am - 5.00pm

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✨ Studio Holder Spotlight ✨

Meet Melissa! She recently moved into one of our Eagle Works studios, where she works with metals like silver, copper, and brass, exploring traditional silversmithing techniques to create artefacts for use or simple enjoyment, such as jewelry or beautiful decorative bowls and pots.

She also documents her making processes via video and by writing a blog.
Make sure to check out her profile Melissa Montague Design

17/10/2023

Our Exchange Street tenants have prepared fantastic lineups for the upcoming weeks, featuring a wide range of music events and performances. Check out some of the highlights below and get ready to dance the night away!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒ
Visit Plot 22, Delicious Clam Records & Bal Fashions for more info and tickets.

πŸ“ Plot 22 - Sober Social
πŸ“… Friday 20th October 23
Join the sober rave at Plot with local DJs showcasing their incredible skills, delivering one banger after another! If you're seeking a hangover-free rave experience or a safe space to socialize, dance, and enjoy great music without triggers, the Sober Social is the perfect choice.

πŸ“ Delicious Clam
πŸ“… Friday 20th October 23
Delicious Clam welcomes back Big Break and the legendary Poledo aka Poledo Dynasty with support from young upstarts Town Cruise and one more act TBA soon.

πŸ“ Plot 22 - Simpler Times
πŸ“… Saturday 21st October 23
Simpler Times is a Sheffield/ Manchester based record label run by four close friends as an outlet for their own material. Expect top quality House/Techno/Breakbeat and Electronica.

πŸ“ Bal Fashions - Frisco
πŸ“… Friday 27th - Saturday 28th October 23
Frisco is a Soul, Funk & Disco night that brings you live DJs fit to draw partygoers back into the heart of Sheffield.

πŸ“ Plot22 - BassBoat Docked Up - Halloween Edition
πŸ“… Saturday 28th October 23
Plot is bringing you one of the most unique Bassline and Speed Garage lineups to date this one is going to be one you do not want to miss!

πŸ“ Delicious Clam - Hotline TNT / Other Half / Pohl
πŸ“… Thursday 9th November 23
Sheffield debut show of Hotline TNT - a grungy pop music group intended for fans of all generations.

Amazing video by Laurence Ellis

25/09/2023

CADS is excited to welcome a part-time Financial Administrator to our core team πŸ“£

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial well-being of CADS and its subsidiaries, adhering to established financial processes, and aligning them with CADS' governance, objectives, and growth. You will also play a crucial role in major financial decisions regarding asset acquisition, disposal, and staff recruitment.

Your work will contribute to advancing CADS' mission of nurturing collaborative creative communities in Sheffield and beyond!

For a detailed job specification and information on how to apply, please visit www.cads-online.co.uk/jobopportunity

πŸ“Έ Sammi Sparke Photography

13/09/2023

After a sold out screening of Eraserhead (1977) in 35mm at The Fly Tower - The Abbeydale Picture House earlier this month, our friends at Reel Steel, in collaboration with Sensoria Festival, are taking over the Uni Sheff drama studio on Friday, October 6th presenting an evening showcasing the influence of videogame scores, with a selection of artists who pay homage to the past while shaping the present and future of electronic music! πŸ“£πŸŽΆ

Visit www.sensoria.org.uk/events/high-scores/ for more info

13/09/2023

After a sold out screening of Eraserhead (1977) in 35mm at The Fly Tower - The Abbeydale Picture House earlier this month, our friends at Reel Steel, in collaboration with Sensoria Festival, are taking over the Uni Sheff drama studio on Friday, October 6th presenting an evening showcasing the influence of videogame scores, with a selection of artists who pay homage to the past while shaping the present and future of electronic music! πŸ“£πŸŽΆ

Photos from CADS's post 12/09/2023

***EDIT - Studio now taken!***

This spacious studio will become available at the end of the month!

βœ… Located in our Eagle Works hub in Attercliffe - beautiful retro building and home to artists, makers, photographers, bakery, brewery and more!
βœ… Plenty of natural light
βœ… Ideal for creative individuals or small businesses

For more details or to book a viewing please email us at [email protected]

08/09/2023

Join us this upcoming Sunday at The Abbeydale Picture House for a Heritage Open Days special event! πŸŽ₯

Come and explore the accessible areas of the cinema and enjoy informative presentations by local historian Mike Higginbottom. He will provide insights into the rich history of this remarkable building and the early 20th-century cinema.

The presentations will be hosted in The Fly Tower at 11am and 2pm. No prior booking is necessary!

07/09/2023

Calling all artists in the South Yorkshire region πŸ“£

University of Sheffield invites you to join this year's Ideas Bazaar! The purpose of the event is to bring together researchers from the University of Sheffield and members of the local creative scene in order to come up with new and exciting ways of bringing research to life.

The Ideas Bazaar event is the foundation for Festival of the Mind and welcomes all academics and creative practitioners who have innovative ideas. Up to Β£5,000 funding is available for the best ideas to feature in Festival of the Mind 2024.

Come along to Mappin Hall on Wednesday 13 September between 11am and 3pm.

You can register your attendance as either an exhibitor or as an attendee here: https://forms.gle/f5MvZzbUseLrx9fK8

As an exhibitor, you will be allocated a stand and will be able to bring along exhibits to showcase your ideas/creative work. Both researchers and creatives can exhibit at the event.

For more details please visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ideasbazaar

πŸ“Έ The University of Sheffield

01/09/2023

The seventh edition of the Castlegate Festival is approaching! Join us for 10 days of celebrating the rich heritage, arts and music of Sheffield’s oldest quarter, starting the 8th of September.

Castlegate is home to Plot 22, Delicious Clam Records and Bal Fashions - our Exchange Street residents (who will also host some special events for the occasion!) as well as many more exciting art spaces, restaurants, bars, National Videogame Museum, award-winning Grey to Green project and Pollen Market.

Make sure to explore the complete schedule and save the dates!

17/08/2023

πŸ“£ Calling all social enterprises in Sheffield! Are you part of SSEN?

By becoming a member of SSEN you join a network of others in the Sheffield City Region and beyond who are passionate about social enterprise. You will gain access to a suite of membership benefits that will help you in your journey. As a member, not only do you get the opportunity to network and learn from other members, but SSEN will also represent you both locally and nationally, advocating for the things that you need in order to be able to make sure you can continue your social impact effectively while giving you a voice that is heard.

It's a fantastic platform to connect, engage and learn - there are workshops and events such as Sustainability Netwalking where you can meet new people, build relationships and expand your network whilst exploring nature or a new free Group Peer Mentoring programme launching this September!

Visit Sheffield Social Enterprise Network to explore all the opportunities!

Open Call: Algorithmic Pattern research residency – Alpaca 15/08/2023

Then Try This would like to host a paid resident to explore algorithmic patterns. Residencies are a chance to step away from your usual situation, working in new surroundings, on a new topic, for a short period of time. You can use the time to develop risky new ideas or develop an existing project, with their support.

Algorithmic patterns can be found in a diverse range of heritage and contemporary practices, prevalent in the performing arts and crafts. They are marked by having structural systems based on simple rules that when combined can produce works of astonishing complexity. Examples include drafts in shaft weaving, site swaps in juggling and teermana in Carnatic music, along with computer-based examples such as bytebeat and bitfields in the demo scene, and pattern-based live coding environments in electronic music performance.

You might be an artist, designer, maker, tinkerer, weaver, musician, chef, writer, paper folder, juggler, grower, scientist, poet, dancer… or something else. Then Try This encourages applications from people who would not normally respond to opportunities like this.

Deadline: 17:00 (BST), 31st August, 2023

This residency forms part of Algorithmic Pattern project lead by one of our amazing tenants Alex McLean!

Open Call: Algorithmic Pattern research residency – Alpaca We (Then Try This) would like to host a paid resident to explore algorithmic patterns. Residencies are a chance to step away from your usual situation, working in new surroundings, on a new topic, for a short period of time. You can use the time to develop risky new ideas or develop an existing proj...

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Our Story

In 2009, CADS founder Steve Rimmer took on three studio spaces in Kelham Island in order to house equipment for his music promotions company. He soon realised that the spaces he had were slightly too big for him so he sought out other artists to take on two of the studios. Before long more people started to contact Steve enquiring about studio spaces; so much so that he decided to set up a studio complex in Shalesmoor, and so CADS was born!

Over the next few years CADS grew from taking on their first entire building (CADS Works) with 10 studios to providing over 86 studios across 6 buildings around Sheffield. As well as this, the main space on Smithfield became synonymous with Sheffield’s underground party scene with The Night Kitchen event space and its predecessor Dirty Little Secret earning acclaim both within the city and even in the national press, bringing some of the best artists from the UK and around the world to what was previously a quiet corner of Sheffield.

In 2013 CADS gained charitable status with its mission to provide affordable space to people regardless of their social or economic circumstances, however established they may be in their chosen field.

The activities of the charity have developed beyond the provision of affordable space to include programmes of support for various groups facing disadvantage. One such programme "Space Cadets" gives use of a studio free of charge for 6 weeks at a time to artists of limited financial means to pursue an idea or project.

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From all of us at CADS, warmest wishes for a joyful Christmas and Happy New YearπŸŽ„ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who ...
Our Exchange Street tenants have prepared fantastic lineups for the upcoming weeks, featuring a wide range of music even...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸŽ‰
Warehouses available πŸ˜Šβœ”οΈ Ample space - 4492 sqft (Warehouse 1) and 6174 sqft (Warehouse 2)βœ”οΈ Can be rented individually ...
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Hatch is back for another fundraiser at the amazing The Abbeydale Picture House. Featuring a host of wild bands, films a...
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Friday Double Bill - Friday The 13th & Evil Dead
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