The Island
The Island is a self-funded multi use arts facility and creation centre based in Bristol. FFI:
www.theislandbristol.com
www.artspace.uk
The Island is a self-funded multi use arts facility and creation centre based in the old police station in Bristol city centre. It hosts a wide variety of creative spaces from circus training, dance and rehearsal rooms, making spaces and artists studios to dark rooms, recording and music production studios, a gallery and a suite of early 20th century police cells. If you want to get involved in a
03/09/2024
The first free Artist Support Evening at Sparks Bristol is 12th September with Island studio holder Rhyannan Hall.
"I'll be showing people the basics of managing their money without a software package and a way to work out what your rates should be based on your costs and a sensible wage for yourself as well as systems for putting money aside for tax bills, for holidays etc."
These talks are designed to share skills to help local artists thrive.
6 - 8pm in the Department Of Discovery, Sparks Bristol.
Book via Headfirst, https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/ /sparks-bristol
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26/08/2024
Following their residency with us Aish Humphreys and Eryn McDonald are sharing the research and development process of their theatre piece Girlhood On T, followed by a Q&A session.
This event is free and takes place in our Gallery 28th September, 7pm.
Girlhood on T is a spoken word theatre piece in which two trans/non-binary people discuss their experiences of girlhood, transness and masculinity from the safety of a bedroom. Featuring costume changes, lip-syncing, and an informative presentation on a breast condition, the work aims to give audiences an insight into a little corner of the transmasculine/butch/non-binary experience.
Doors at 7pm, with the performance starting at 7:30pm. Free soft drinks available in the space. The show will then be followed by a short Q&A session, after which the audience will be invited to leave feedback via QR code or sticky notes.
Written and performed by Aish Humphreys and Eryn McDonald
Directed by Cal Wensley
Created with support from The Island Artspace Lifespace Residency programme
https://hdfst.uk/e114173
Girlhood On T - R&D Sharing & Q&A at Island, The Doors at 7pm, with the performance starting at 7:30pm. Free soft drinks available in the space. The show will then be followed by a short Q&A session, after which the audience will be invited to leave feedback via QR code or sticky notes. Girlhood on T is a spoken word theatre piece in which two tra...
16/08/2024
Studio holder Heather Savage has completed a new mural in the artist corridor at The Island.
With help from and .yc and
Part funded by 🤌
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15/08/2024
Artspace Lifespace are holding four Artist Support Sessions in September and October. Covering areas such as finance, budgeting, contracts and business plans, these FREE talks are designed to help local artists thrive.
This is a partnership project funded by Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy
12th & 26th September and 17th & 24th October, 6 - 8pm at Sparks Bristol in our Department Of Imagination
Book via Headfirst Bristol or see sparksbristol website events, https://sparksbristol.co.uk/whatson/
🏓Thursday 12th September Rhyannan Hall- Island artist - Finance and Managing your budgets
🏓Thursday 26th September - Aime Cox from Studio Cotton - Websites, SEO, Digital marketing
🏓Thursday 17th October- Kathryn Chiswell Jones - Artspace Lifespace - Strategy Finance and Developing a business plan
🏓Thursday 24th October -Claire Parkin - Womble Bond Dickinson - Creating Contracts and Protecting your Internet Protocol
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Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy Studio Cotton Rhyannan Hall
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13/08/2024
We're holding four Artist Support Sessions in September and October. Covering areas such as finance, budgeting, contracts and business plans, these FREE talks are designed to help local artists thrive!
This is a partnership project funded by Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy
12th & 26th September and 17th & 24th October, 6 - 8pm at sparksbristol
Book via Headfirst Bristol
https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/ /sparks-bristol
Thursday 12th September Rhyannan Hall- Island artist Finance and Managing your budgets
Thursday 26th September - Amie Cox from Studio Cotton - Websites, SEO, Digital marketing
Thursday 17th October- Kathryn Chiswell Jones - Artspace Lifespace - Strategy Finance and Developing a Business Plan
Thursday 24th October -Claire Parkin - Womble Bond Dickinson - Creating Contracts and Protecting your Internet Protocol
12/08/2024
Anyone who's anyone will be heading to the Vivid Summer Show at PRSC, 15th - 18th August.
Featuring Ping Pong, Fancy Dress Life Drawing, Exhibitions and a Community Paint Jam. 🏓
VIVID | PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF STOKES CROFT AND STOKES CROFT CHINA
07/08/2024
We unequivocally condemn the actions of the far right across the country and stand by our refugee and global majority friends and partners. There will never be a legitimate reason for facism.
We are many, and they are few.
With love and solidarity, The team at Artspace Lifespace
📷 Anthony Elliot, taken at the 2022 Vestibules residency 'Give Me A Sign' by artist Yuko Edwards.
05/08/2024
Put your feet up and take a read through this guide to developing your creative career by curator Harriet Cooper.
Visual Arts South West
Finding, applying for, and getting opportunities in the visual arts Independent curator Harriet Cooper shares a guide to opportunities for early career artists & art workers. Commissioned by VASW & University partners.
02/08/2024
The Passive Creatives exhibition in May was created by a group of artist / skaters.
Our gallery is available to hire, see artspace.uk or link in bio.
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30/07/2024
🤘🏽Rock out in our Dance Studio this November!
Rockfit - Body Confidence Special - Artspace Lifespace Rockfit is the alternative way to work out. A heart-pumping, fist-bumping combination of dance, cardio and toning set to an all Rock and Metal soundtrack. This extended class will have all your sexy, slinky favourites to dance and sing along to!
29/07/2024
Portraits of people (and a puppy) in our gallery!
The gallery is available to hire, see artspace.uk or link in bio.
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23/07/2024
Summer street dance class!
Come through to challenge yourself and bring your street dance to another level, but most importantly have fun!!🔥🔥
6 – 7pm, 28th July & 11th August.
£12 for single class, £22 for 2 classes, £40 for 4 classes.
Message .udrey.l to book a place.
Full info. https://artspace.uk/event/summer-street-dance-class/
22/07/2024
In Bristol this week?
will be part of the Primary Source group exhibition, organised and curated by in our gallery 26th - 28th July.
She says:
"The show’s theme, ‘Primary Source,’ fits perfectly with my 2023 publication, 'New York 1986,' with . It draws from my childhood memories of sitting with my dad, longingly looking through his Royal Navy photo album. Among the tantalising images and postcards, one stood out—a postcard of lower Manhattan sent to my grandparents in 1958. That postcard ignited my dream to visit New York.
Fast forward to the late '80s, and for my MA in photography, I decided it was the perfect time to fulfill that dream. Armed with a Canon AE-1 and a backpack full of b/w film, I embarked on an adventure that has stayed with me ever since.
I’m just sad that dad can’t see how that one postcard inspired all of this. Dad, you are my greatest source of inspiration, in the past, present, and future."
Exhibiting alongside artists Amy Vik, Bliss Ashley, Claire Selman, Hannah Hornby, Jacky Chapman, Liv Jackson, Liv Stocking, Badga, Sam Bland, and Zain Al-Sharaf Wahbeh.
The Island, Bristol, BS1 2BE
Free Entry
More info. https://artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /primary-source
Opening times:
Friday 26th July: 12 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 27th July: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday 28th July: 11 am – 5 pm
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18/07/2024
Island studio holder has been working on a mural to continue the beutification of this old police station.
17/07/2024
Details from the Antiverse exhibition, open to the public 17th - 21st July.
Weds - Sat | 11am - 6pm
Sun | 11am - 3pm
Live performances: Sat 20th | 8pm
Full details, https://artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /antiverse
16/07/2024
The final touches are being made to 'Antiverse' before the exhibition launches tonight! 🚀
Island Gallery, BS1 2QD - 16th - 21st July
Tues - Sat | 11am - 6pm
Sun | 11am - 3pm
Opening night: Tues 16th | 8pm
Live performances: Sat 20th | 8pm
https://artspace.uk/event/antiverse/
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15/07/2024
Join Audrey to challenge yourself and bring your street dance to another level!
https://artspace.uk/event/summer-street-dance-class/
Summer Street Dance Class - Artspace Lifespace Summer Street Dance Class offers new choreography weekly with different energy. Come through to challenge yourself and bring your street dance to another level, but most importantly have fun!!
13/07/2024
Summer Street Dance classes with Audrey
✍🏻SIGN-UPS ARE OPENED NOW✍🏻
📅Dates: 14/7, 21/7, 28/7, 11/8
🕰️Time: 18:00-19:00 (Sundays)
💰Price: £12 for single class, £22 for 2 classes, £40
for 4 classes
🏠Location: The Island Dance Studio,- Nelson St, Bristol, BS1 2BE,
DM .udrey.l on instagram to book a spot.
Grab the chance to dance as Audrey will be going away after the summer and will be back in December.
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12/07/2024
A group art exhibition organised by artist Leah Jelf
Full details; https://artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /primary-source
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12/07/2024
Venue Manager Vacancy at The Island / Arts Mansion!
This is a key role in our small team and a brilliant chance to work for a grass routes arts organisation.
Please share far and wide!
Full details and application at https://artspace.uk/about/opportunities/
12/07/2024
Our Venue Manager Jo is leaving! She says of the role;
"Working at Artspace Lifespace has given me the opportunity to manage two unique iconic amazing Bristol venues, I like to say they are my city centre pad and summer residence!"
If you're interested in applying for the role of Venue Manager at The Island / Arts Mansion see https://artspace.uk/about/opportunities/
Work with ASLS - Artspace Lifespace JOB OPPORTUNITIES VENUE MANAGER Artspace Lifespace is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination and welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Post: Venue Operations Manager Reports to: Charity Operations....
11/07/2024
A group art exhibition exploring the concept of the 'Antiverse' through sound and vision, offering ideas about alternate realities and allowing our collective imagination to be stretched.
The Island Gallery, BS1 2QD.
16th - 21st July.
Full details, https://artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /antiverse
10/07/2024
ANTIVERSE; The hypothesis about a twin universe that is symmetrically opposite to our own, made up of antimatter and running backwards in time.
Opening night: 16th July, 8pm
Exhibition open 16th - 21st July.
Live performance 20th July, 8pm.
The Island Gallery, BS1 2QD.
Full details https://artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /antiverse
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09/07/2024
This support from Help Musicians is for musicians who create, perform or release their own music but lack the resources to take on more ambitious projects.
What does the Award include?
6 hours of one-to-one business advice from industry experts
Online meet-ups with other awardees and industry guests
Up to £3,000 towards your own music activity
Invites to online peer drop-in spaces with other musicians (optional)
Access to a healthy practice session delivered by BAPAM (optional)
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/develop-as-a-musician/next-level-awards
Next Level awards Designed to support musicians ready to pursue a career-changing opportunity
09/07/2024
Up to £3,500 available from PRS Foundation in their Early Career Music Promoter Fund to support promoting and booking gigs as well as career development.
Early Career Promoter Fund - PRS for Music Foundation Early Career Promoter Fund Early Career Promoter Fund recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems. Grants of up to...
Show up and show yourself Tuesdays in our Dance Studio!
06/07/2024
Would you like to learn some Bellydance moves and improve your rhythm and musicality?
Give it a go and join us in our dance studio, BS1 2QD every Sunday 12-1pm!
£9 per class on the door.
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06/07/2024
Artist experimenting with outtakes from a photo series shot in Osaka, Japan.
Being shown @ “Antiverse”, in our gallery 16th- 21st July.
Exhibition details: artspace.uk/events/exhibitions-and-events/ /antiverse
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05/07/2024
We had the very cool Pint-sized punk zine interviewing Jojo Heartworms in our cells!
⚠️Warning, don't google Heartworms on an empty stomach!
Our Story
The Island is a self-funded multi-use arts facility and creation centre based in the old police station in Bristol city centre. It hosts a wide variety of creative spaces from circus training, dance and rehearsal rooms, making spaces and artists studios to dark rooms, recording and music production studios, a gallery and a suite of early 20th century police cells. We can’t believe that in 2018 we turn 10 years old!
If you want to get involved in a collaborative showcase event in Bristol then the Island is the place to do it. Like the name suggests, the Island is an isolated centre of creativity and energy located smack bang in the city centre. As a venue, it has many unique event spaces and a can-do attitude making it ideal for a Bristol event.
The Island comes to life thanks to its vibrant programming of regular workshops, training classes, performances and events. Artists from all disciplines now occupy our spaces; people from all walks of life can host their own exhibitions, or start their own class or group, which creates a widely varied collection of artist-led projects.
The Island is majorly involved with Bristol's art scene, having taken part in BS1 Open, Brisfest, Destination Bristol, Big Green Week, Mayfest and Bristol Biennial,. We are rapidly becoming one of the key locations of choice for local art promotion.
As well as all this, The Island is now hosting around 79 working artists. These artists are the beating heart of The Island, continually producing and showcasing new and engaging artwork. This made The Island one of the liveliest and most thriving artist communities in Bristol. Our studios are of varying sizes and range from huge open spaces, to smaller solo studios, to our converted cell studios, which are exclusively used by artists who work with sound and music.
The Island is part of the Artspace Lifespace project, an artist led initiative that recycles vacant, under-used and problem properties into thriving active creative resources and has been active since 2008.
FFI:
www.theislandbristol.com
www.artspacelifespace.com
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| Monday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 19:00 |