A
event
on Friday 14th April. The event starts at 18:00.
BV Open Studios 2023
Friday 14 April 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 15 April 11am – 5pm
Sunday 16 April 11am – 5pm
Once a year the large grey shutter of BV Studios is rolled up and all are warmly welcomed inside to explore the workspaces of over 100 local creatives. The nondescript 30,000 square foot warehouse is nestled in an industrial corner of Bedminster, surrounded by Windmill Hill City Farm opposite, Asda and The Bristol Loaf to one side and Victoria Park to the other.
In the space formerly occupied by the Wiltshire Print Works, you’ll now find Bristol’s largest independent artists’ studios, BV Studios. Extraordinary to those in the know, but relatively anonymous to passers-by, the building is host to an eclectic community of artists and small creative businesses.
BV has provided affordable and secure studio spaces for a diverse community of artists and creatives since 2010, and continues to support and provide workspace for Bristol creatives. Studio holders include painters, performers, weavers and writers to framers, film-makers, illustrators and upholsterers. Walking through the door into BV is a feast for the senses. The smell of fresh paint and printmaking ink, the sound of printers, cameras and sewing machines in action and textiles, books and prints to pick up and enjoy.
The Open Studios weekend promises to be a chance to explore the labyrinthine building, taking in the film studios and cinema in the basement, into all the numerous artist spaces and a pole dancing studio in the basement. The foyer will be open for food and drink, where you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat from some of Bristol’s independent food traders. Make a weekend of it and enjoy the delights of Windmill Hill City Farm or a stroll around Victoria Park while you're here.
Our annual Open Studios event offers a glimpse into a substantial and alternative creative working environment, and an opportunity to purchase work by talented artists and skilled makers.
We only open once a year so it’s quite the party!
We warmly welcomed nearly 3000 visitors last year and can't wait to see you this April.
Find out more about BV Studios at:
_www.bvstudios.co.uk
_@bvstudiobristol
_https://www.facebook.com/wearebvstudios