Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England
Website
Box office and general enquiries
Education and group visits
Hires and hospitality
Telephone
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2300
Kate Robinson- Hires and hospitality
0117 917 2313
Fax
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2303
Arnolfini is a contemporary arts organisation in Bristol that attracts half a million visits a year.
In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting innovative, experimental work in the visual arts, performance, dance, film, music and events, accompanied by a programme of educational activities. Five exhibition spaces, a theatre/cinema auditorium, Reading Room and Light/Dark Studios are housed in the Grade II listed, fully accessible building. The converted warehouse also contains one of the country’s best arts bookshops as well a café bar.
Arnolfini is open six days a week with free admission to the building, exhibitions as well as a stylish, lively café bar.
Venue Type:
Gallery
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England
Website
Box office and general enquiries
Education and group visits
Hires and hospitality
Telephone
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2300
Kate Robinson- Hires and hospitality
0117 917 2313
Fax
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2303
In the visual art programme Arnolfini presents international developments and emerging trends through one-person and group exhibitions, commissions and projects. The programme draws attention to important British artists at an early stage of their career and presents timely exhibitions by major international artists.
The live art and dance programme, with its mix of highly visual, often provocative and non-narrative productions, offers one of the most exciting perspectives on contemporary performance in the UK. Arnolfini is committed to commissioning new work to enable artists to develop their practice and to experiment.
Arnolfini's cinema programme presents the best independent, arthouse and foreign film. There are regular Double Bills – two films for the price of one! There are also occasional films selected by exhibiting artists plus screenings of artists' film and video.
The Access and Education programme will continue to develop projects with partners old and new, supporting teachers to get the most out of our activities.
Arnolfini will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2011. It was established in 1961 by Jeremy and Annabel Rees above a bookshop on the Triangle in central Bristol. Its policy then is still relevant today: "to seek out challenging, often controversial and sometimes relatively unknown artists and performers and to provide a vital showcase for their work." Arnolfini's move to Narrow Quay in 1975 proved a catalyst in attracting other businesses to the then neglected dockside; the revitalised waterfront is now a focal point for Bristol's social and cultural life.
Keep an eye out for updates on anniversary celebrations, there are some really special events in the pipeline.
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16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England
Website
Box office and general enquiries
Education and group visits
Hires and hospitality
Telephone
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2300
Kate Robinson- Hires and hospitality
0117 917 2313
Fax
Box office and general enquiries
0117 917 2303
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