Spike Open, Mayday weekend, Bristol
Image copyright Lisa Whiting Photography
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As ever, I’m really looking forward to exhibiting at, and attending, the Spike Island Open Studios over the bank holiday weekend. It’s a fantastic local space, resource and centre of excellence. We’re incredibly lucky to have such a thriving arts space in our City, and the Open Studios weekend never fails to delight.
From Spike >
Spike Island is delighted to present Open Studios 2026, our hugely popular annual event offering free behind the scenes access to our 80,000 sq ft arts space across a vibrant weekend of exhibitions, events and activities.
This year’s Open Studios is especially significant as it celebrates 50 years since Spike Island was founded as Artspace Bristol in 1976.
From 1–3 May, visitors are invited to explore the building’s network of artist studios, galleries and creative businesses within the former tea packing factory, including the UWE Fine Arts studios and Spike Print Studio, the largest open-access print studio in the South West. With much of the building usually closed to the public, this is a rare chance to see works in progress, meet artists and buy original artwork.
Open Studios is the perfect way for visitors of all ages to discover, celebrate and support Bristol’s internationally renowned art scene.
Spike Open 2026
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May 2026
133 Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6UX
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rkyEE5emANxG3Thp8
