Stokes Croft China is a collective of artists who decorate fine English bone china. As part of its commitment to creating sustainable, local industry, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC) launched the Stokes Croft China manufactory back in 2009.
The Bearpit Outdoor Gallery, Stokes Croft, Bristol hosts its first major international exhibition, “Resiste” commencing Saturday 15th October.
For the last 10 years ASARO have created political woodcut and lino print street art as part of their local protests, and in solidarity with international struggle.
On the night of October 14th, PRSC put up 20 panels in the subways of the Bear Pit. The materials were funded by Destination Bristol, who, to their credit, had no control of the content of the work, which was decided by local artists working to the loosest of briefs.
Stokes Croft China is now set up to decorate sanitary ware to order, using the historic lithographs it has in stock.
Stephane Jarno came to Stokes Croft earlier this month, and wrote this article for their “Cities” End of Year Special Issue.
Dutch Auction at PRSC HQ to run until July 23rd, 2010.
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.
On March 16th 2010, the day of the “Stokes Croft Riots”, Stokes Croft Postmistress Bushra Randhawa and PRSC Chairman, Chris Chalkley delivered 2270 protest cards to Bristol City Council on behalf of the “No Tesco in Stokes Croft “ Campaign.
This film was shot during the eviction of the squatters at the former Jesters Comedy Club in Cheltenham Road, Bristol on March 16th 2010.
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For More short films, Visit PRSC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Dear Denise,
I would like to express my anger and disappointment at the news of Chris Chalkley being found guilty of criminal damage regarding the sign he painted onto the 5102 building.