Follow the Sun & Farewell Sonic

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Follow The Sun

It's almost time for the second of our Loovre Takeovers! Invited artists turn The Loovre into their own personal art piece for three months, this go around we're excited to present Follow the Sun.

"...a place of quiet reflection from our increasingly busy, commercialized and technological world. Perhaps a place of shelter for contemplation, in our pursuits of acceptance, belonging and desires – so I pose the question; how does one begin to climb the mountain?” – Follow The Sun

The Loovre installation will be in place until early December, and can be viewed during any public event at PRSC Space, however for ONE NIGHT ONLY, to mark the launch of Follow the Sun's takeover, we're filling the main Space with more art & music! Join us next Thu 3 Sep from 18:00 - 21:00 @ PRSC Space.

Sonic's Memorial Exhibition

Join us this Sunday to honor the life, art, and music of Sonic (Steve Pearce), a true Stokes Croft legend. Our doors will be open to all friends, family, neighbors, and community members, with an exhibition of Sonic’s original artworks, music curated for the occasion, and a bar where we can all share stories and raise a glass. We hope to see you there for a send-off that truly honors his spirit.
Sun 30 Aug // 17:00 - 21:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC

The Information: Interactive

PRSC at Forwards Festival

Sat 29 Aug & Sun 30 Aug // 12:00 - 19:00 // Free for festival goers
Those of you attending Forwards Festival can find our stall in The Information: Interactive tent from 12:00 - 19:00 on both the Saturday & Sunday.

If you fancy getting creative/your hands dirty, we're also hosting a drop-in DIY sticker making workshop from 16:30 - 17:25, both days. See you there!

Holiday time

Since half of Bristol has gone on holiday and the other half to Shambala, we’re just gonna open for a few hours this coming Monday, 12-4pm. Happy bank holiday to all those who celebrate!

Bollocks to that

Our general feeling about losing Dolly Parton AND Tim Curry in the space of two days. Sentiments aside, this ornately decorated vintage plate has a big golden BOLLOCKS almost woven into the swirls. Get it here »

Bring us your bubble wrap!

We're all about sustainability, reuse, keeping stuff our of landfill as long as possible, and avoiding single use plastics as much as we can. Although we use shredded paper & newspaper as much as we can, packaging up our online orders sometimes requires bubble wrap. That's where you come in - bring us all your unwanted bubble wrap please! Other packaging peanuts or padding also welcome. Donations can be dropped at Stokes Croft China, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat, 11:00 - 18:00.

Our Summer Print Sale is ending!

Our Summer Print Sale, giving you 50% off (almost) all of our prints & posters, ends when August ends, so if you were thinking of investing, now is the time! Gimme »

Show me ALL the Summer Sale prints!

Coming up @ PRSC

People's Art Club & Community Drop-in
Every Tuesday // 14:00 - 16:00 // Free // SPACE at PRSC //
Make some art (a different creative activity each week!), have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.

Loovre Exhibition Opening: Follow The Sun
Thu 3 Sep // 18:00 - 21:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC //
Follow the Sun is taking over The Loovre until December, but for one night only there will also be a full exhibition, plus music and an opportunity to meet the artist, at the PRSC Space!

The People's Comedy
Fri 4 Sep // 19:00 - 22:00 // £8 // SPACE at PRSC //
A night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. Come join the revolution!

Bizarre Bazaar
Sat 5 Sep // 11:00 - 16:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC //
Part jumble sale, part makers market, full of weird and wonderful things – art, bric-a-brac, clothing, stories, fortunes, songs... ANYTHING GOES!

Kaleidoscope Fusion – Dance Night
Sat 5 Sep // 19:30 - 23:00 // £5 // SPACE at PRSC //
We throw dance parties where all bodies are invited. You already know how to dance, we’re just here to give you permission to embrace all of the ways your body wants to move.

Monthly Climate Action Meeting
Mon 7 Sep // 19:00 - 21:00 // Free entry (donations gratefully received) // SPACE at PRSC //
Join us in person for our monthly Climate Action Meeting for those who have seen the National Emergency Briefing film and want to act in response. It’s the perfect chance to connect, discuss, and take action together. See you there!

Cut & Paste Collage Club
Wed 9 Sep // 18:00 - 21:00 // £4 // SPACE at PRSC

Graffiti Workshop & Tour with street artist DazCat
Sat 12 Sep // 10:30 - 13:00 // £30 – £60 // PRSC The Yard

Introduction to Kintsugi Workshop (Session 1)
Fri 18 Sep // 10:30 - 13:30 // £30 – £70 // SPACE at PRSC

Introduction to Kintsugi Workshop (Session 2)
Fri 18 Sep // 14:30 - 17:30 // £30 – £70 // SPACE at PRSC

Just For A Moment (Improv Show)
Sat 19 Sep // 19:00 - 22:00 // £8.50 – £10.50 // SPACE at PRSC //
We welcome you to the People's Republic of Stokes Croft. A night of big belly laughs is all but guaranteed!

Elsewhere...

Free Webinar: More than a roof // Thu 27 Aug, 12:30 - 13:45 @ online

Homegrown Cinema Showcase with SWIF // Thu 27 Aug, 18:30 - 22:00 @ St Anne's House

Draw My Doggy: A Relaxed Pawtrait Session // Tue 1 Sep, 18:30 - 20:30 @ Studio B (PRSC)

The Bristol Cable's News Club // Thu 3 Sep, 11:00 - 13:00 @ The Station

Rooted Together: a nature-based day for adults experiencing anxiety about the meta crisis // Sun 6 Sep, 10:00 - 16:00 @ Frome Valley Growing Project

Invisible Circus - The Return of the Renegade Fabulon // Thu 10 Sep @ The Prospect Building

KINO LIVES 2026 // Every Saturday in August @ Cafe Kino

★ Starring several People's Art Fair contributors: Artist’s Showcase Window curated by Dan Petley and Becca Leia // until Sun 30 Aug @ Sparks

★ Free Online Course: Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World

Object to a data centre in Avonmouth (here's why)

Tell the Government: protect nature for the future

Jobs & Opportunities

Caretaker/ Venue Assistant @ Sparks Bristol (Closing: Thu 27 Aug)

Producer – Transform National & Fair + Equitable Programme @ Contemporary Visual Arts Network (Closing: Thu 27 Aug, 12:00)

Finance Officer @ Docklands Community Centre (Closing: Sun 30 Aug)

National Mobilisation Coordinator @ Assemble (House of the People) (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)

Communications Officer @ Assemble (House of the People) (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)

Duty Managers @ Trinity Centre (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)

AIR in Tainan Artists-in-Residence (AIR) Program for 2027 (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)

Liu Shiming Artist Grants (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)

AA2A 2026-27 Residency Programme (Various closing dates: Mon 31 Aug - Wed 30 Sep)

PHOTO SLUT x Photographique Open Call: lovers.tiff (Closing: mid-end August)

Graphic Design Lead @ Avon Fire & Rescue Service (Closing: Tue 1 Sep, 09:00)

Walk & Talk Project Officer @ Carers Support (Closing: Thu 3 Sep, 09:00)

Executive Director @ Tobacco Factory Theatres (Closing: Thu 3 Sep, 10:00)

Project and Communications Officer @ Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts (Closing: Fri 4 Sep, 23:59)

Communications Officer @ Campaign for National Parks (Closing: Sun 6 Sep, 21:00)

The Photographers’ Gallery Open Call: Cite the past, sight the stars (Closing: Sun 6 Sep, 23:59)

Freelands Foundation – Learning Through Making Fund (Closing: Fri 11 Sep, 12:00)

Project Lead & Community Impact Assistant @ The MAZI Project (Closing: Sat 12 Sep)

Markets Officer @ St Nick's Market (Bristol City Council) (Closing: Sun 13 Sep)

Social Media Co-ordinator @ Artists’ Union England (AUE) (Closing: Sun 20 Sep, 17:00)

Mother Companion Project Coordinator @ Project MAMA (Closing: Tue 22 Sep)

Unlimited Partner Awards 2026/27 (Closing: Mon 28 Sep, 12:00)

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