Bank Street Arts

Bank Street Arts (BSA) was a contemporary art centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It was established in January 2008, initially as a studio complex for artists.[1] It has grown to include eight public galleries, thirty artist studios and a café.

Bank Street Arts
EstablishedJanuary 2008
Location32-40 Bank Street, Sheffield, England
Websitewww.bankstreetarts.com

Based in the Cathedral Quarter, the organisation oversaw the redevelopment of the grade II listed Georgian terrace buildings previously used as lawyers offices. The organisation itself is independent and self-funded.

It has aimed to provide a base for artwork in the local area. As a result, a large proportion of exhibitors reside in the South Yorkshire region. In 2009, the centre opened to the public on a daily basis.

In February 2010, Bank Street Arts became a registered Charity in England and Wales focused on regeneration of the city through artistic means.[2]

Artistic programme

The artistic programme comprises the BSA residency scheme and a range of exhibitions alongside the major citywide festivals, including the Sheffield Children's Festival, Galvanise festival, Grin Up North festival and Off the Shelf Festival.[3][4]

References
  1. "Art Centre taking shape in Sheffield's legal quarter". Sheffield Telegraph, 15 August 2008
  2. . Charity Commission. Accessed 2010
  3. "Children's Festival looking to go contemporary". Sheffield Telegraph, 14 May 2009
  4. "City's newest art centre gets into festive mood". Sheffield Telegraph, 12 December 2008
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