Installed Image from 'An Opulent Machine' taken by Harry Judge
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Installed Image from 'An Opulent Machine' taken by Harry Judge
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GALLERY

Centrespace Gallery is an artist-run, not-for-profit, affordable, semi-industrial 120sqm space, located in the centre of Bristol. Our ethos is to show fresh and interesting work across all art forms. We accept applications from established & mid-career artists, students & recent graduates with a special emphasis on encouraging new talent. In support of DIY culture, artists curate and install their own shows, invigilating and engaging with the public. The space can also be made available for experimental projects or as a temporary studio space to explore ideas.

HIRING THE GALLERY

  • Minimum hire period is one week: Thursday - Thursday

    2024

    Groups – £380.00 (student £340.00)
    Solo show – £320 (student £290.00)

    Plus a returnable deposit – £150 for the first week, £30 for each week thereafter (returnable minus electricity)

    2025

    Groups – £425.00 (student £385.00)
    Solo show – £355 (student £325.00)

    Plus a returnable deposit – £150 for the first week, £30 for each week thereafter (returnable minus electricity)

  • The Gallery is a self-contained 120 sq metre, semi-industrial DIY space.
    Download a map of Centrespace Gallery

    See pictures of the gallery empty here and here.

  • DOWNLOAD 2024 CENTRESPACE GALLERY CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT HERE

    DOWNLOAD 2025 CENTRESPACE GALLERY CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT HERE

  • FAQs

    • The Gallery is hired weekly from Thursday at 3pm to the following Thursday at 1pm. (longer exhibitions are also accepted).

    • The Gallery does not take bookings for less than a week, our events and workshop space ‘The Chocolate Factory’ can be hired by the hour.

    • Private views and events in the Gallery should not go on past 10 pm.

    • Hirers are responsible for installing/de-installing & stewarding their shows/events.

    • Hirers are responsible for cleaning the Gallery.

    • We do not take a commission on sales.

    • The maximum capacity of the Gallery is 60 people.

    • Parking is limited near Centrespace, if you have booked the Gallery you will be given information on how to park near the space.


    Marketing:

    • All exhibitions are posted on this website, included in a monthly newsletter and postings on social media.

    • Exhibitions are also posted to Bristol Creatives, Art Rabbit, Visual Arts South West and Headfirst.

    Facilities & equipment:

    • The gallery has a small kitchen/storage area with a fridge.

    • The space is wheelchair accessible with a disabled access toilet and ramp.

    • The gallery also has internet access; ladders & plinths of different sizes and paint/materials for making good.

    • The gallery has two projectors, one long throw and one short throw. Both of these take USB, HDMI and TV/ AV cables.

If you have any questions about hiring the gallery or access requirements please email Jocelyn at:
centrespacegallery@gmail.com