GRAND OPENING OF STOKES CROFT MUSEUM, 7-10PM FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST.
PRSC HQ and workshops will be open on the night of the Grand Opening for music, drinks and entertainment
for those who are unable to cope with the crush.
DUTCH AUCTION CONTINUES INDEFINITELY, HELPING TO FUND THE PROJECTS OF PRSC
This innovative rolling exhibition is designed to provide an outlet for aspiring artists to show and sell their work,
and to offer to the Public the opportunity to purchase an artwork at a genuinely affordable price.
HOW IT WORKS: Anybody may submit a piece of work to be shown in the PRSC HQ Gallery. The work will be displayed for two weeks. The Artist will decide the price that he or she would like to receive for the work, and the price that he or she would be willing to accept. The sale price will descend daily from the first to the second price in equal steps. Prospective bidders may place a bid according to their desire or means: the higher the bid, the greater the chance of success...
Proceeds are split 50:50 between Artist and Gallery. Gallery proceeds go towards funding the endeavours of PRSC.
Stokes Croft China is also represented in the gallery. Please come and see the amazing individual pieces by local artists who have decorated the finest of English Bone China in the workshop adjacent to the gallery. Pieces start at £3.00,
There are also many Stokes Croft-related products avalable in the gallery.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft
Stokes Croft is the most interesting and culturally diverse area in Bristol, boasting more honesty, beauty and truth than any other part of the City. It is precisely because Stokes Croft has been neglected, that people of all backgrounds and circumstance have learned to co-exist in an enclave of tolerance that few from outside this magical area can begin to understand.
The mission is to help Stokes Croft to recognise its special qualities by improving the streetscape through direct action, by creating a sense of identity, a sense of belonging and of self-worth.
PRSC is determined to safeguard the unique character of the area. Because of the economically challenged nature of Stokes Croft, there are many areas where there are gaps in the normal commercial landscape. This can be seen as a disadvantage, a gap- toothed smile. PRSC sees only opportunity, the opportunity to flavour forever the visual nature of our quarter. More stimulating. Tidier. Safer. Better. Opportunity.
We believe that Stokes Croft has been criminally and deliberately neglected by Government... There is a Council plan. Unfortunately, it is not currently being implemented. We urge you to check it out.
PRSC rejects top-down government. The future of Stokes Croft must rest in the hands of the people who live, work and play in the area.
To this end, we have produced an alternative vision, one that actually aims to make the area more people- friendly, one that plays to the strengths of the area.
Our modus operandi is to work with the nature of the environment... To improve through painting... Never to damage any of the fabric of the area.
The works have to be FAST BUT GOOD!
PRSC believes that we must act now to take possession of our own future.
