If you happen to be feeling particularly artistically inclined, and you happen to be in or near the Bristol area, then boy are you in luck as the North Bristol Arts trail once again kicks into gear with in excess of one hundred Bristolian artists opening the doors to their studios and inviting you inside to take a look at what makes them tick.
The group was formed back in 2002 by a small group of local artists who wanted to share their art with the wider Bristol community, without having to pay for an exhibition space or charge people for the privilege. And so the North Bristol Artists were born with the intention of making their art accessible to the public.
The NBA Arts trail has its origins in 1998 when founding members Sarah Cooper and Cath Read decided to exhibit their work from their homes in St. Andrews. The following year more artists joined them to create what was then known as 'Art on the Block' which became a regular Christmas event for the next 3 years.
By 2001 there were thirty artists exhibiting at seven venues and the North Bristol Arts Trail was born. Since then things have gone from good to great, with this year set to be the biggest and best yet - showcasing the work of over 100 artists exhibiting in their studios and their own homes.
The trail ran from 10am through to 6pm Saturday and Sunday (November 24th & 25th) with a special Friday night preview at certain venues between 7pm and 9pm. Maps for the Arts trail, detailing all participant artists can be found at a number of Bristol venues, including: the Arnolfini, Tobacco Factory, Centrespace, Create, Watershed and many libraries.
The trail has been specifically designed to cater for all artistic tastes by including work in all media from painting, pottery, photography and print to textiles, glass, jewellery and much more. The trail will be comprised of over 50 venues, covering Bishopston, Cotham, Henleaze, Horfield, Montpellier, Redland, St Andrews and Westbury Park.
Bristol has always been a hub of creativity and community involvement, and nowhere is that more evident than on the North Bristol Arts Trail. The idea of making art something that is easily accessible and free to all is not just commendable, but inspiring, and something that we can, and should, all learn from and consider ahead of factors such as profit and notoriety.
So next time you're planning a get-away for a week or even a couple of days, why not drop in on this great city and find out just what it has to offer. With year round events, festivals, markets and performances, there will always be something going on to inspire and excite, and always like minded people to meet and feel inspired by.
The group was formed back in 2002 by a small group of local artists who wanted to share their art with the wider Bristol community, without having to pay for an exhibition space or charge people for the privilege. And so the North Bristol Artists were born with the intention of making their art accessible to the public.
The NBA Arts trail has its origins in 1998 when founding members Sarah Cooper and Cath Read decided to exhibit their work from their homes in St. Andrews. The following year more artists joined them to create what was then known as 'Art on the Block' which became a regular Christmas event for the next 3 years.
By 2001 there were thirty artists exhibiting at seven venues and the North Bristol Arts Trail was born. Since then things have gone from good to great, with this year set to be the biggest and best yet - showcasing the work of over 100 artists exhibiting in their studios and their own homes.
The trail ran from 10am through to 6pm Saturday and Sunday (November 24th & 25th) with a special Friday night preview at certain venues between 7pm and 9pm. Maps for the Arts trail, detailing all participant artists can be found at a number of Bristol venues, including: the Arnolfini, Tobacco Factory, Centrespace, Create, Watershed and many libraries.
The trail has been specifically designed to cater for all artistic tastes by including work in all media from painting, pottery, photography and print to textiles, glass, jewellery and much more. The trail will be comprised of over 50 venues, covering Bishopston, Cotham, Henleaze, Horfield, Montpellier, Redland, St Andrews and Westbury Park.
Bristol has always been a hub of creativity and community involvement, and nowhere is that more evident than on the North Bristol Arts Trail. The idea of making art something that is easily accessible and free to all is not just commendable, but inspiring, and something that we can, and should, all learn from and consider ahead of factors such as profit and notoriety.
So next time you're planning a get-away for a week or even a couple of days, why not drop in on this great city and find out just what it has to offer. With year round events, festivals, markets and performances, there will always be something going on to inspire and excite, and always like minded people to meet and feel inspired by.
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