Our doors are wide open to our trans family, friends, and the wider trans community.

This commitment is reflected in our programming, our community engagement, and the people who make up our incredible members of staff.

#SafeSpacesMatter
#ArtWithPride
#TransRightsAreHumanRights

A free weekend of dance workshops responding to the urgency of the climate crisis through emotive choreography, breathwork, and embodied storytelling to explore what "home" means in a changing world.

10th & 11th May at Arts Mansion.

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May at ArtspaceLifespace is jam packed with photography, dance, theatre, art and a 2nd birthday party.

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Say goodbye to Freedom Of Speech (sculptures by Hugo Farmer) at Arts Mansion with talks, protest banner making and an afternoon tea. 3rd May 1 - 4pm. Free, entry book at hdfst.uk/e129056

We're getting ready to take part in the art extravaganza that is Bristol Gallery Weekend. Joining 35 other independent galleries showcasing the contemporary art scene in Bristol.

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd March, 12 - 6pm
The Island Gallery, Bridewell Street, BS1 2QD.
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As part of Bristol Gallery Weekend we're showcasing the work of our talented studio holders, 21st - 23rd March from 12 - 6pm.
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We've been awarded a grant through The British Council's Connection Through Culture programme to create a dance piece inspired by the climate crisis. In collaboration with New Zealand choreographer Dr. Tia Reihana (pictured), Diverse Artists Network and Cleo Lake.

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Aleatory exhibition is a showcase of over 30 creative students currently studying at Weston College.
This diverse exhibition will be concentrated on a limited space of a square cubed foot per artist featuring textiles, fine art, graphics, illustrations, photo media and 3D work.

Music at The Mansion, Life Drawing at The Island and fun for Valentines and Half Term at Sparks Bristol.. mailchi.mp/ec2940ac45e0...

Adfree Cities launched their 'Digital Dystopia' artwork last week at Sparks Bristol raising awareness of the harms of digital advertising.

Showing at Sparks Bristol until the 16th Feb.

Thanks to Bristol24/7 for the great article.

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AE Dance Fitness hold two weekly classes at The Island.
💥Contemporary Floorwork, Wednesdays 8 - 7.15pm
💥Lyrical Contemporary, Friday 5 - 6pm

@theislandbristol Dance Studio, Bridewell Street, Bristol. BS1 2QD.

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ITV recently did a feature on the future of Ashton Court.⁠
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A local group called Save Ashton Court Mansion are calling for the building to become a trust in order to fund raise and seek partnerships to help secure the future of the building.⁠
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@ashton_court_mansion-friends ⁠

“It’s like a little neighbourhood in here.”

Journalist Simon Usborne visited Sparks Bristol for The Telegraph researching why so many high street department stores are standing empty and the future of these "cathedrals of commerce".

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#saveourhighstreets #buylocal #meanwhileuse

Artist Residencies, Hush City and Weekly Classes this January at Artspace Lifespace in our monthly newsletter.

#artspaceevents #artistresidencies #bristolartists #bristoldance #BristolCircus

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Key recommendations to revitalise our high streets, according to a recent report from the House Of Lords (which we contributed to), include cost free spaces for teens, the need for public toilets and a need for local leaders.

#saveourhighstreet

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A sweet nutcracker dance class, Father Christmas comes to the mansion and Global Gifts this December across our projects in our monthly newsletter. mailchi.mp/490dcb439a86...

We held the Artspace Lifespace AGM this month, our yearly reminder of how much we get done on limited resources and what a fantastic board and team we have.

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