WHAT WE DO

Artspace Lifespace is a Bristol arts charity creating affordable artist studios in Bristol and offering versatile creative spaces to hire for events. Whether you’re an artist looking for a dedicated studio, or an organisation seeking a distinctive venue for exhibitions, film shoots, events, rehearsals or independent retail, we have flexible options to suit. Our current Bristol Venues include The Island, Broadmead XP (The Galleries) and Sparks Bristol are all situated in Broadmead.

ABOUT OUR CHARITY
Serving the Bristol arts community since 2006, Artspace Lifespace became a registered charity in 2016. We specialise in revitalising forgotten and underused spaces on a meanwhile basis, creating affordable room for artists while breathing new life into Bristol’s built environment. Alongside our studios and venues, we offer consultancy to architects, planners and developers committed to community-focused regeneration. Any profits from our earned income are reinvested into sustaining the organisation and supporting our creative community.

Funders – We are grateful for the support of our core funders Bristol City Council Cultural Investment Programme, Garfield Weston Foundation and The Nisbet Trust. Arts Council England has supported projects including Futur Ville, We Are From Dust Sculpture Park, and putting the ‘Art’ back into the department store at Sparks Bristol. Previous project funders also include Awards for All, the Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, the John James Foundation, the Postcode Lottery and Quartet.

Advocating for the Arts in the South West – Through our Residency Programme, network meetings and active lobbying, we champion individual artists and organisations across all sectors and art forms in Bristol and beyond.