by PRSC | Thursday, September 26, 2019 | Art, Bearpit, Blog, Visual city
Ursa the bear has finally been evicted from her home in the Bearpit on the orders of Mayor Marvin Rees and Deputy Mayor Asher Craig. Mayor Rees ordered the removal of the 12ft bear statue last year, but following overwhelming popular support for a petition to save...
by Micha | Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | Adblock Bristol, Art
Hello, Vocalise Magazine! Here are some bits that we think make an excellent read for your next lunch break. Discussing the dangers of advertising The movement to resist billboards and outdoor advertising has been growing in Bristol. Namely AdBlock Bristol has been...
by Micha | Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Art, Bearpit, Visual city
Last October, without prior discussion of any kind, Bristol City council served legal papers on The Bearpit Improvement Group (BIG) and Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC) for removal of all assets (including the bear sculpture, performance space, and community...
by Micha | Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Art, Event, Visual city
After a successful public ballot which received almost 1,400 votes on paper and online, PRSC is thrilled to announce the final results of the Proper Bristol Postcard Competition. Winner Big Jeff (by Paul Blakemore) The final results of this public ballot offer an...
by Micha | Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | Art, Event, Visual city
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...
by Micha | Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | Adblock Bristol, Art, Bearpit, Our Walls, Visual city, Voice
Just before Whitsun, on the quietest news day of the year, the Cube sculpture in the Bearpit was pulled down by Bristol Waste, under the instruction of Deputy Mayor, Asher Craig. A number of people, including Asher Craig (Bristol Labour Councillor), Martin Fodor...
