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.
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Proper Bristol Postcard Competition Finalists Announced!
Dear Bristol! We are delighted to announce the 15 finalists for the Proper Bristol Postcard Competition, and the winner of the Under 18s category. Under 18s winner Intimacy - by Roo Morgan (age 17) [instagram] We will be opening the final choice of...
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Westmoreland House: going, going, gone…
Westmoreland House, Stokes Croft's iconic derelict playground, will be gone by Christmas. Even before Burning Candy painted the giant skull and crocodile on its upper stories, the gutted hulk of Westmoreland House was a symbol of the dilapidation of Stokes...
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#LetBristolBreathe: campaign groups call for clean air with new street art in the city
Friends of the Earth, People’s Republic of Stokes Croft and Medact call for a clean-up of Bristol’s toxic air with the launch of a series of street artworks. The campaign will see further air pollution artworks unveiled as the Global...
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List of Events
Outdoor Gallery Winter Exhibition 2018
The PRSC outdoor rolling exhibition will run throughout December, from Saturday 1st until Friday 21st December. It is located on the PRSC Outdoor Gallery on Jamaica Street. Make sure to pass by regularly, as the exhibition will be regularly updated, thus creating a rolling exhibition. This exhibition is designed to provide an outlet for as aspiring and established artists to showcase and sell their work, but it’s not just for artists. A lot of the artwork on display has been…
Proper Bristol Postcard Exhibition
Free Entry Open 1pm-5pm every day. Late opening until 8pm Thursday Dec 13th From December 7th to 16th PRSC will be exhibiting all of the images entered into the Proper Bristol Postcard Competition. PRSC recieved hundreds of entries to our competition which challenged people to help us create a new series of postcards depicting the best and worst of our fair city. The collection includes witty images, angry images, surprising snapshots, beautiful details and pictures that celebrate a personal experience…
THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE: VOTE PARTY
Wonderbox Present THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE: VOTE PARTY A variety night of talented women performers celebrating 100 years since women first voted in the UK. Comedy, song, dance, performance art. At the end of the night we'll vote for our favourite act! Cheap bar, great vibes, fab perfomance. £5 entry. All welcome to this fun fundraiser for Wonderbox's feminist performing arts. https://www.facebook.com/events/704499826692579/
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…