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!)
Art Studio / Private Office Space Available to Rent
Instead of subsidising corporate landlords with your monthly rent, come join us at PRSC HQ!
With room for at least six staff members, this newly refurbished space would be perfect for a small biz, community org, charity or arts collective that wants to be in the beating heart of Stokes Croft. For £750pcm, you’ll get 24/7 access to roughly 18m² of office, plus a private kitchenette, an en suite toilet, internet and utilities. Show me more »
Latest News & Opinions
Ready, SET, Go!
(Mis)matched mug sets, the last gasp of Summer (Sale), the chance to help name our newest mug, and a little sad news. Plus news, events, art, job listings and other opportunities.
Don’t Go! A tribute to the late, great Tony Fortune.
PRSC and the community of Stokes Croft lost a legend last week, with the untimely demise of Mr Tony Fortune.
Special Bank Holiday Treats Inside!
An extra holiday offering, our Summer Sale continues, lots of new Small Things, and more community ownership in the neighbourhood! Plus news, events, art, job listings and other opportunities.
List of Events
PRSC & Immigrant Jamms Presents: The Cyborg Cypher
Come one come all, everyone is welcome to the jamms! Expect interplanetary multilingual lush vibratory experiments and raps…
The People’s Comedy
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!
Live Coding Synths with Emute Lab Instruments & Machina Bristronica
Controlling hardware synthesizers with code! A day of free drop-in workshops on livecoding & synths, plus demos, open jams and pizza.
School of Activism x The Avon River Bride: Is the river safe to swim in?
In partnership with PRSC's School of Activism, Meg will share campaign updates on UK water pollution, perform new poetry and some from her 2025 collection 'My Avon' and ultimately attempt to answer the question - is the river safe to swim in?
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.
Bizarre Bazaar
Part jumble sale, part makers market, full of weird and wonderful things – art, bric-a-brac, clothing, stories, fortunes, songs... ANYTHING GOES!
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 2025
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 all sorts of creative workshops and activities. Register your interest now if you're up for getting involved!