Since 2007, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft – PRSC – has worked tirelessly to promote civil liberty with a particular focus on public space. Sweeping, painting and speaking out are part of their resistance to zealous overregulation of independent initiative. Their lead has arguably encouraged others to do the same and, as a result, Stokes Croft remains a hub of confident and creative dissent.
For the last 18 years PRSC has been incredibly proud to be able to support our local community, but now we need your help. We provide services and support for vulnerable communities; distributing tents, sleeping bags, and magazines, running free art sessions and workshops, and hosting open exhibitions and events. But we can’t do it alone. Like so many, the ongoing cost of living crises have hit us hard.
Here are some of the ways you can help…
- Donate via Paypal, or in person in our shops or at the bar.
- Shop with us – if you’ve had your eye on any of our lovely china, radical books or popular prints, now would be a great time to buy!
- Hire our event space / screen print studio / desk space / yard
- Book onto one of our China Decorating Workshops
- Spread the word – like & share our social posts, and talk about us with all your friends (especially the philanthropic ones!)
Latest News & Opinions
The People’s Art Fair: Winter Show begins! Weekly News
Opening party this Thursday, then exhibition 12-6 daily from Fri 22/11 – Sun 1/12, plus creative activities & events. Come check it out! Plus the usual things to do, news, jobs, and photos from the streets.
Feeling a little horse? Weekly News
Get off the carousel, and take life in your hooves! Gorgeous new china, our first mention of the C word, plus things to do, news, jobs, and photos from the mean streets of Bristol.
Look for the helpers: Weekly News
A reminder that there is light in the darkness… plus things to do, news, jobs, and photos from the streets of Bristol
List of Events
People’s Art Fair: Winter 2024
Acting as a celebration of culture and expressive art, the People’s Art Fair is open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours. We know art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls, so the People’s Art Fair includes an art market, and all sorts of creative workshops and activities.
Audio Collage Workshop with Kat Martian
Collaboratively draw a visual score, then perform it using only voices in this interactive workshop from Kat Martian.
Cut & Paste Collage Club
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
People’s Art Fair Winter Makers Market!
Want to shop local and support artists, makers and small businesses? Come on down to our makers’ market! As well as being able to see the People’s Art Fair in situ, there’ll be extra arts, crafts and lovely things available to buy. Bring cash!
Trade Unionists Anonymous
TU Anon sessions are short and simple workshops for campaigning or organising in your workplace, with plenty of time to chat and ask questions.
China Decorating Workshop
Spend a relaxing couple of hours raiding our huge stash of vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collaging them onto the chinaware of your choice in a one-off design!
China Decorating Workshop
Spend a relaxing couple of hours raiding our huge stash of vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collaging them onto the chinaware of your choice in a one-off design!