Jamaica Street Artists

AN ESSENTIAL EVENT FOR ART LOVERS, COLLECTORS AND THE CURIOUS, JSA’S OPEN STUDIO IS A MAJOR HIGHLIGHT IN BRISTOL'S CREATIVE CALENDAR.

We lift the veil from our artists’ practices and invite the public into our iconic building for an opportunity to see some fantastic art and give insight into how we work both as individuals and as a collective.

Once again we will feature our infamous mini canvas auction along with international guest artists from Argentina - see more details below. This years Open Studio is set to be really exciting in the runup to next year’s twentieth anniversary celebrations and definately should not be missed.

ASPIRING ART COLLECTOR?...

JSA Open Studio's INFAMOUS MINI CANVAS AUCTION, supported by Winsor & Newton, has been enhanced this year! We are giving aspiring art collectors the opportunity to PREVIEW AND BID FOR THE CANVASES ONLINE HERE before the live auction that will commence 4pm on Sunday 10 June at the end of our Open Studio weekend. All art works are donated by our artists and the money raised ensures the continuation of one of Bristol’s original collectives. Follow the links to our auction page to find out more about placing a bid.

INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS

This year, JSA have been exploring international links through our resident artists in the studio. We are highlighting these relationships through a series of cultural exchanges. This year sees the inclusion of five exciting and diverse artists from Argentina whose work in some way focuses on alternate realities. A selection of their work will be on display during the Open Studio weekend. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST ARTISTS HERE.

Jamaica Street Artists

is one of the largest artist-lead studios outside of London and has been established for over 15 years. The studio is housed in a grade II listed former carriageworks, an iconic landmark in Bristol. Jamaica Street Artists is a unique and ambitious collective, holding an annual Open Studio and planning an exciting programme for the year ahead.

In the past we have held group exhibitions at Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and St George's, Bristol, and individual artists continue to find success exhibiting across the UK and abroad. Over the past year Jamaica Street Artists has run a dynamic fundraising campaign to safeguard our future, a new lease has now been secured, but the long-term aim remains to purchase the building in partnership.

Looking towards the future Jamaica Street Artists plan to build on their success, continuing to contribute to Bristol's creative and cultural reputation and promoting the work of its artists.

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