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Art Galleries In Bristol
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 Arnolfini Gallery 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol Harbourside, Bristol BS1 4QA |
Arnolfini, an international centre for contemporary arts, at Bush House, a 19th century Grade II listed tea warehouse. Arnolfini has become an important venue for the city's social and cultural life. In this waterside location is 5 galleries, a cinema and two performance spaces. Programmes of visual arts, live art and performance, dance, literary readings, tours, talks and events.\r\nArchitectural lectures and occasional music events. Outside Arnolfini is a statue of John Cabot, who sailed from Bristol to Newfoundland in 1497.A replica of his ship, the Matthew, is moored beside ss Great Britain. The converted warehouse has one of the best arts bookshops in the country, reading room and a café with quayside seating.
Tel: 0117 917 2300 Open: Daily Galleries, Bookshop and Box Office: 10:00-20:00 Galleries close at 18:00 Thur.Cafe: 10:00-23:00 (closes 10:30 on Sun) Location Map |
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Royal West of England Academy Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX |
Bristols first art gallery is housed in a splendid Grade II Italianate building, erected in 1858 and financed by a legacy from Ellen Sharples and artists known as the Bristol Society.One of only five Royal Academies of Art in the UK. 5 magnificent naturally-lit galleries and a new commercial gallery. 2 open exhibitions each year with touring exhibitions and a permanent collection of fine art.Art education continues to be very important. Café and shop.
Tel: 0117 973 5129 Open: Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:30, Sun 14:00-17:00 (closed Easter Day and 25 Dec-3 Jan)  Location Map |
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Paintworks Bath Road, Arnos Vale,Brislington, Bristol BS4 3EH |
Paintworks is Bristol's new creative quarter.Located in former paint factory, the site is home to a number of artists,jewellers, designers and architects. A new gallery and event space hosts a programme of exhibitions and events. The popular bar/café, Bocabar is located at Paintworks.
Tel: info: 0208 392 2202;Bocobar:0117 972 8838 Open: daily 10:30; Bocobar:Tue-Thur:10:30-12:00 (last orders 11:00), Fri-Sat 10:30-02:00 (last orders 1pm, no entry after 24:00), Sun 10:30-11:00 Location Map |
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Spike Island Art Centre 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol Harbourside, Bristol BS1 6UX |
Spike Island, between Bristol Harbourside and the River Avon, was an island until the Bathurst Locks were sealed up. Located in the former Brooke Bond tea building, the Centre is the UK's largest art studio complex-\r\nto the production and exhibi Devoted to contemporary visual arts - from painting to the moving image.In 2007 it re-opened after a £2.25 million redevelopment.The centre now has over 70 studios, spaces for commercial creative industries and an exhibition hall offers a changing programme of events.Lively canteen/bar.
Tel: 0117 929 2266 Open: Gallery:Tue-Sun: 12:00-18:00 Canteen: daily 9:00-18:00 Location Map |
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CREATE Centre and Ecohome Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN |
CREATE is located in a former bonded warehouse on the Cumberland Basin at the entrance to the famous Floating Harbour.The vibrant environment centre showcases art, events and exhibitions to promote sustainable living. Ecohome, built on the site in 1995, demonstrates how sustainable buildings \r\ncan be constructed and furnished (open 12:00-17:00). The centre is home to several environmental groups and the City Council sustainability teams. Visitors are welcome to tour the art gallery, Ecohome and the displays.
Tel: 0117 925 0505 Open: Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00 Location Map |
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