Launch Event: Spike Island Open Studios 2025

Launch Event: Spike Island Open Studios 2025

Spike Island Open Studios (2023). Photography by Dan Weill

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Book your free place for the launch event of Spike Island Open Studios 2025.

Taking place before the Open Studios 2025 weekend begins, this evening is an early chance for you to explore our expansive ecosystem of artists’ studios, galleries and creative businesses, as well as UWE Bristol’s Fine Arts programmes and the award-winning Spike Print Studio, the largest open-access print studio in the South West.

You’ll also see one-time special events and performances from our community and explore our gallery at night.

WHAT’S ON

  • Performances that explore sonic preservation and decay; sleep states; the energies produced by audio-visual feedback; as well as dance, music and drag.
  • Food and Drink: Handmade hot dogs from Bedminster-based Jazweiner, cocktails, coffee and light-bites from our on-site café Emmeline, and an exclusive Spike Island beer made in collaboration with Left Handed Giant.

STUDIO ARTISTS’ YARD PARTY

As part of Open Studios 2025, Spike Island Studio Artists are also organising a special after party in the Sculpture Yard with live DJs, light installations and a bar from 9pm–12am. The Yard Party is the Studio Artists’ annual fundraiser, supporting artist bursaries, mentoring and social events for the community of over 70 artists.

Find out more and book tickets for the Yard Party here.