Category: Art Galleries

[osm_map lat="51.45644" lon="-2.5795586" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked away on West Street in the St Philip's district of Bristol, IC Visual Lab is a free-to-enter gallery occupying number 6 on a street that sits within the BS2 postcode area. The gallery is a short distance from the city centre, placed in a part of Bristol that has seen considerable change over recent years as former industrial and commercial spaces have given way to creative and cultural uses.About the GalleryIC Visual Lab operates as an independent gallery with a focus on visual art. Entry is free, meaning it is accessible to anyone passing through the area without any requirement to book or pay admission. The gallery has its own online presence at icvl.co.uk, where visitors can find out more about current and…

[osm_map lat="51.4438256" lon="-2.5647255" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated within the Paintworks creative quarter on Central Road in Bristol, the Martin Parr Foundation occupies a ground-floor gallery space at number 316, in the BS4 postal district. The Paintworks complex sits in the Brislington area of the city, a short distance south-east of the city centre, and the surrounding neighbourhood blends former industrial architecture with creative studios, independent businesses, and residential streets. The Foundation can be reached via Central Road, which connects the area to the wider road network of south Bristol.About the FoundationThe Martin Parr Foundation is a gallery dedicated to documentary and social photography, with a particular focus on photographers working in Britain and Ireland. Founded by the celebrated British photographer Martin Parr, whose work is closely associated with deadpan social…

[osm_map lat="51.4575239" lon="-2.5763155" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked into the lively Old Market area of Bristol, Old Market Lawn occupies a spot at approximately 51.4575° N, 2.5763° W, placing it within one of the city's most historically layered neighbourhoods. The Old Market quarter sits to the east of the city centre, close to Cabot Circus and within easy reach of the wider Bristol road network, making this outdoor space accessible to those arriving from across the city.An Outdoor Gallery in the CityWhat sets Old Market Lawn apart from a typical urban green space is its classification as an outdoor gallery. Operated by BUILDHOLLYWOOD, the site functions as an open-air creative venue that brings art and public space together without charging any fee for admission. There is no cost to visit, meaning…

[osm_map lat="51.4625467" lon="-2.5907418" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked into the heart of Stokes Croft, one of Bristol's most culturally expressive neighbourhoods, the PRSC Outdoor Gallery occupies a stretch of urban space at coordinates 51.4625467, -2.5907418. Operated by PRSC (the People's Republic of Stokes Croft), this open-air gallery brings art directly into the public realm, placing murals and painted works where anyone passing through can encounter them without an entrance fee or a gallery door to push open.An Open-Air Gallery in Stokes CroftThe gallery is spread across the Stokes Croft area, a district long associated with independent creativity, street art, and community-led projects. PRSC has played a central role in shaping the visual identity of this part of Bristol, and the outdoor gallery is among the most visible expressions of that work.…

[osm_map lat="51.4470905" lon="-2.6106138" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting along Cumberland Road on the southern edge of Bristol's city centre, Spike Island occupies a distinctive position between the River Avon and the Floating Harbour. The area takes its name from the peninsula-like strip of land formed by these two waterways, giving it a character that feels slightly apart from the bustle of the wider city while remaining easy to reach. The address - 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX - places it within walking distance of several of the city's most recognisable cultural and waterfront destinations.An Arts Centre with an Open-Door PolicyThe building at the heart of Spike Island functions as an arts centre and gallery, and admission is free of charge. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, it welcomes…

[osm_map lat="51.4518921" lon="-2.5981273" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Undershed is a gallery space situated on Canons Road in Bristol, positioned at ground level within the broader cultural quarter that has grown up around the city's historic harbourside. With coordinates placing it squarely in the heart of Bristol's waterfront area, Undershed sits close to the Watershed, the well-known cinema and digital culture centre with which it is directly associated. The gallery is part of Watershed's wider programme of arts and culture, extending the organisation's reach beyond its main building and into an additional dedicated exhibition space on the same road.The Canons Road SettingCanons Road runs along Bristol's harbourside and is one of the more culturally active stretches of the city centre. The area around it brings together cinemas, restaurants, independent venues, and public…