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 15 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 is here! Weekly News from PRSC
Opening party tomorrow night, then ten days of exhibitions, creative workshops, makers market, comedy, talks & more! Plus the usual events, news, jobs and creative opportunities from around Bristol.
It’s all Gravy: Weekly News from PRSC
Ah Bristol, it’s all gravy. More sweary little trinket dishes, and our new range of Christmas cards, plus events, news, jobs and creative opportunities.
The Cat’s Pyjamas or the Dog’s Dinner? Weekly News from PRSC
Animals everywhere… the Bristol Bear is back for Christmas! Plus events, news, jobs and creative opportunities.
List of Events
People’s Art Fair: Winter
This open group show celebrates creativity in all its many forms, with over 70 local artists exhibiting 250+ works of art, plus makers market, creative workshops and more. Main exhibition open 12:00 - 18:00 daily.
La Linterna: Art & Propaganda Lunchtime Talk
Join us for a lunchtime talk about art and propaganda from Colombian print collective La Linterna on their European tour, plus a mini exhibition of their work.
Drop-in Screen Printing Taster
Try your hand at screen printing in our secret screen print studio! Choose either a tote bag or A3 print, then use our prepared screens to print your design.
Drop-in Tile Decorating Workshop
Rummage through our vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile. Drop-in session, no booking required.
Rapha Studio Farewell Party
A day of acoustic music and art workshops for the community, celebrating the life and creativity of Rapha Dufresne.
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. Choose from two sessions: 1 - 3pm or 3.15 - 5.15pm.