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.
This video is made by survivors, is a reminder that the British government has still not answered who covered up for prominent government members accused of child abuse and brought them to justice.
PRSC’s media studios on Hillgrove St are officially open to the public. PRSC has studio space and hot desks for hire (or in exchange for voluntary work) for filmmakers, artists and media creators who want to make committed and relevant media, but might not otherwise have the equipment or space.
On Friday evening Mayor George Ferguson will unveil “Ursa”, a major new work by Jamie Gillman. Symbolic of the Bottom up approach to regeneration for which Stokes Croft is increasingly renowned, the bear stands on the roof of the men’s toilets in the Bearpit, a potent emblem for the Bearpit and the City.
At the PRSC New Gallery in Jamaica Street, an exhibition by the Carriage Works Action Group. Opening Night is Thursday March 8 from 6pm-9pm.
Continuing the theme of the importance of local culture, PRSC presents an exhibition of portraits by local artists of the people who live work and play in Stokes Croft.
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It seems entirely appropriate that the whole of Stokes Croft receives this accolade, the optimism to be found in Stokes Croft in stark contrast to the gloom that shrouds the country.
Stephane Jarno came to Stokes Croft earlier this month, and wrote this article for their “Cities” End of Year Special Issue.
David will be writing under the name of davidsgoldblatt. His first article will be a review of the Stokes Croft in 100 Objects exhibition which took place recently at the Emporium.
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.