Come to unveiling of URSA Bear Sculpture Friday 10th May at 6.30pm,
in the Bearpit, bottom of Stokes Croft


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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.

A joint initiative between the Bearpit Improvement Group and PRSC,
the sculpture reinforces the notion of Stokes Croft and the Bearpit as an Outdoor Gallery,
and was funded by a grant from Arts Council England.

There will be music provided by the Ambling band and others,
and performance in the Bearpit will run into the evening.

The Art Container in the Bearpit will host an exhibition of work by Jamie Gillman,
which will include several original works
and a limited edition A2 signed print of Ursa which will be offered at £20.

ALL WELCOME!

To see short film of the making of the Bear, visit :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEdy8ExMnGk&list=UU0tZ3HOAdgflstK4aTnfCAg&index=1

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The Bear Pit Outdoor Gallery opened in the subway of St. James' Barton Roundabout on 15th October 2011,
in conjunction with the Bear Pit Improvement Group. 20 different local artists worked for free to launch this Gallery.

PRSC Dedicated Outdoor Gallery Wall in Jamaica Street hosts a piece by George Harding

PRSC Expands, with New Gallery in Ground Floor of Jamaica Street Carriage Works.


The Ground Floor is used for key exhibitions, and as the manufacturing base for Stokes Croft China.
All fixtures and fittings are on wheels, creating a completely adaptable space, as befits a Grade II listed carriage works.

During the summer of 2010, we excavated the former "Wasteland" that was no 27-33 Jamaica Street.
It is thought that this gap in the streetscape is as a result of bomb damage during World War II.
We built a working yard, with a dedicated and lit Outdoor Gallery, with space to run workshops,
to curate the whole of Stokes Croft as an outdoor Gallery, giving local people the capacity
to have a direct, physical input into how their communal space develops.
PRSC has a well stocked array of tools, painting equipment etc.


One of the last pieces on the rickety old fence.


30 lorryloads later, one solid retaining wall.


Sepr, Epok 3-Dom and Paris create time-capsule Graff behind the containers.


Shipping Containers Arrive at PRSC Yard.


First Workshop with former addicts.
Contact us via STOKES CROFT MURALS for further info.
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Epok finishes the sign writing on the Selling Gallery frontage.

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Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft

Stokes Croft is the most interesting and culturally diverse area in Bristol,
boasting more honesty, beauty and truth than any other part of the City.
It is precisely because Stokes Croft has been neglected,
that people of all backgrounds and circumstance
have learned to co-exist in an enclave of tolerance
that few from outside this rich area can begin to understand.

The Mission is to help Stokes Croft to recognise its special qualities,
by improving the streetscape through direct action,
by creating a sense of identity, a sense of belonging and of self-worth.
PRSC is determined to
safeguard the unique character of the area.

Because of the economically challenged nature of Stokes Croft,
there are many areas where there are gaps in the normal commercial landscape.
This can be seen as a disadvantage, a gap-toothed smile. We see only opportunity,
the opportunity to flavour forever the visual nature of our quarter.
More stimulating. Tidier. Safer. Better. Opportunity.



FOR MORE FILMS, VISIT THE PRSC YOUTUBE SITE.

Stokes Croft has been criminally and deliberately neglected by Government.
There is a Council plan. This plan has been routinely ignored.

Bristol City Council Action Plan (PDF Size 50Mb Download).

Stokes Croft is a designated Conservation Area.

A Conservation Area is defined in the Planning
(Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as:

"an area of special architectural or historic interest
the character or appearance of which
it is desirable to preserve or enhance
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The Stokes Croft Conservation Area document.(Download)

PRSC rejects top-down government.
The future of Stokes Croft must rest in the hands of the people
who live, work and play in the area.

To this end, we have produced an alternative vision,
one that actually aims to make the area more people- friendly,
one that plays to the strengths of the area.

Download The PRSC Action Plan (Size 7 MB).

PUBLISHED 22nd Sept. 2007. Updated 2nd Sept. 2008.

Our modus operandi is to work with the nature of the built environment.
To improve through painting, to act gently.
To care for the fabric of the area.

PRSC believes that we make our own future.

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