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.
The Bear Pit (St. James Barton Roundabout) will become an Outdoor Gallery as the work of 20 of Bristol’s finest adorn the four tunnels that lead into the Bear Pit.
”E.W Goodwin: The Greatest Aesthete Of Them All’”
Edward Godwin was one of Bristol’s most eminent Victorians : archaeologist, architect, designer of highly original furniture and creator of theatre sets and costumes.
Stokes Croft Arts Furniture launched on Friday, with a good turnout. The show is open from Mon- Saturday 11 am-6pm. Almost all pieces come from furniture and material found on the streets in and around Stokes Croft.
Art Furniture to suit all pockets… From £40 to £4000
Following in the footsteps of E.W. Godwin, the forgotten Patron Saint of Stokes Croft, we launch Stokes Croft Art Furniture.
The Think Local Boycott Tesco Campaign had a presence at Glastonbury. One of the four pyramids in the Dance Villages was painted by Bristol’s Finest, carrying the message to the gathered hordes.
BELOW: An important e-mail from Tony Gosling of BCFM
Battle of Stokes Croft – builder Simon Lewis mauled by police dogs
http://bristol.indymedia.org/article/705045
Dear all,
On Bristol Community FM’s Friday Drivetime
yesterday evening we heard from Montpelier
builder Simon Lewis who was attacked by three
police dogs and hospitalised on the second night
of the Easter ‘disturbances’.
Despite any concerns that may have been raised, the sale of approximately 1,000 Banksy Molotov posters took place on Saturday May 7th amongst much good humour, and without incident, as several organisations including PRSC, Coexist, Bookfair organisers and Banksy’s people worked together to ensure that all went off peacefully.
PRSC will have an Open Doors Day on Saturday 7th May, where tea, cake and the occasional biscuit will be on offer all day, free of charge, (Donations Welcome).
In a masterstroke of urban design, Bristol City Council has finally realised that what Stokes Croft, City Road and the Cheltenham Road need are more adverts.
