An Exhibition of ware from Stokes Croft China on the subject of the relationship between our rulers and the People. Using original historic print from the now mostly closed factories of Staffordshire, re-interpreted and interspersed with our own designs of print,  the resulting mix is an antidote to the Mass World Jubilee Celebrations.

The Work is produced by Katy Bauer, Bev Milward, Kay Poster, Scot Burgoyne and Flora.

Also, You have the opportunity to get your own copy of the Stokes Croft Toff Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Rant, which is not to be missed.

On sale will be our very own Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Mug at a special show discount.

PRSC invites you to the opening of OBJECT; an exhibition of George Harding’s paintings that explore his interest in the humanizing of objects.

His practice explores painting through different approaches, one of which is paintings of collaged imagery. George collects objects that he photographs. He then collages the photographs with other imagery. Otherworldly environments are created for the object that are then painted as a whole. The paintings explore our human and emotional relationships to objects.

George is a fine artist based in Bristol and graduate from University of the Arts London, Chelsea. His work has attracted the attention of galleries and collectors in both London and Bristol. He recently had his first solo show with The Bethlem Gallery, Beckenham, Kent within the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world.

There will be limited edition mugs to accompany the exhibition as well as limited edition prints of George’s work that you can buy at the gallery or on-line on the PRSC website.

The exhibition ‘Object’ is the first of a series of exhibitions that will take place at PRSC  Selling Gallery showcasing local artists.

Exhibition details:

Opening Event:                                                 Friday 18^th May, 2012, 6- 9 pm

Exhibition continues:                      19^th May – 6^th June, 2012

Opening times:                                 Monday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm

Address:                                              PRSC SELLING GALLERY | 35 Jamaica Street | Stokes Croft | Bristol | BS2 8JP

Contact:                                               Katy Bauer | Gallery Coordinator | 0117 9444540

Email:                                                    contact@prsc.org.uk | mail@georgejharding.co.uk

Website:                                              www.prsc.org.uk | www.georgejharding.co.uk

payable to Bristol City Council.

Sale starts at 7.30pm Friday 13th

If not all sold on the night, the remainder will go on sale online

on Saturday 14h April at 11 am.

2500+ people signed petitions. 100s protested,campaigned, marched, painted & danced.
Riots took place.

The No Tesco in Stokes Croft Campaign took Bristol City Council to court.

Despite exposing the flawed planning process, the Council won.

Nearly £2500 costs were awarded against the No Tesco Campaign.

This is how the news was received in the Council Chamber:

“On prompting from Cllr Kent – the officer in charge stated that,
because the protestersdidn’t have any insurance,
they were therefore liable for ALL the costs….

The only one who didn’t seem to find this amusing was Cllr Stevenson -
most of the others found it hilarious... “

HELP US TO PAY THE FINE TOGETHER.

TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER

TO SETTLE THIS ACCOUNT, WE ANNOUNCE

AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION OF 250 “I PAID THE FINE”

BONE CHINA MUGS TO BE SOLD AT £12 EACH .

WHEN WE SELL ALL 250 MUGS, THE COMMUNITY OF STOKES CROFT

WILL HAVE PAID THE COUNCIL’S FINE, BY SELLING LOCALLY PRODUCED WARE.

*PLUS* WITH EVERY MUG BOUGHT YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN

1 OF THE LAST 12 ORIGINAL BANKSY PETROL BOMB POSTERS

(Currently on eBay at £125)
DOORS 7:30 PM FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED . . .

SHOW SOLIDARITY, GET A PIECE OF STOKES CROFT HISTORY.

MAYBE WIN A BANKSY!

AND HAVE A PARTY! MUSIC! FORNICATION! DRUGS! RIOTS! MAYHEM!*
The Occasional Cinema screening “TESCO FILMS”
Goodbye Tesco closing ceremony with Councillor Gus Hoyt

Friday 13th April 7.30pm ONWARDS
AT PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF STOKES CROFT, 35 JAMAICA STREET

www.prsc.org.uk www.notescoinstokescroft.org.uk * Maybe

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THE NO TESCO CAMPAIGN IN PICTURES

Shortly after it was announced that Tesco had bought the lease on the former Jesters Comedy Club and gained planning permission incognito, community activists squatted the building. Our Police found themselves in the invidious position of facilitating the actions of Tesco Bailiffs, against the will of local people.

Surveys were done. 2500 protests were delivered to our Council,
importuning them to recognise that a Tesco branch in Stokes Croft was wholly inappropriate.

Marching and protest took place. Campaigners worked within the clearly flawed planning system to stop the supermarket’s encroachment into Stokes Croft.

Artists painted. The Council failed to listen to the People.

Riots took place.

In the usual messy way that riots manifest themselves, damage was caused.

Despite a year of continual and sustained protest, our elected representatives failed the many people who sought to safeguard the uniquely independent area that is Stokes Croft.

The No Tesco Campaign took Bristol City Council to Judicial Review after their failure to back the Community.
We lost the case, and nearly £2500 costs were awarded against the No Tesco campaign.

This is how the news was received in the Council Chamber:

“On prompting from Cllr Kent – the officer in charge stated that,
because the protestersdidn’t have any insurance,
they were therefore liable for ALL the costs….

The only one who didn’t seem to find this amusing was Cllr Stevenson -
most of the others found it hilarious… “

HELP US TO PAY THIS SHAMEFUL FINE
BUY A BEAUTIFUL MUG ON FRIDAY 13th APRIL at PRSC

Curated by Katy Bauer, this show offers insights into the history of the buildings, and the people who have made it such an iconic property in the heart of our Community, at once showcasing the aspirations of the local people of Stokes Croft for this most important site.

A Show About Creative Activism For All Ages

The show will run for one week
from Thursday January 26 until Thursday February 2 from 11 am – 6pm.
The Elders Council of Newcastle and Rural SOS of Cumbria
will be present at PRSC on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th.

ALL WELCOME

www.prsc.org.uk
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Graffiti is a major component of the look of our streets in Bristol, and  Dan Fenlon was a member of the Bristol Graffiti community. Below are three images in memory of his life.

Any of these images can be made available as prints from PRSC if required.

It is understood that Liz had a seizure from which she did not regain consciousness.  Two years previously,  she  had her first stroke which set her back a bit. Liz showed enormous fortitude had been making great progress, and had been continuing her ceramics career.

A memorial service took place on Saturday at Sancreed Village Hall near Penzance, Cornwall. Her ashes were buried in Sancreed.

Click on the  blog link below for a touching piece about Liz from her friend, tracy Hudson.

http://tracyhudson.blogspot.com/?zx=2eb2be16dad06b7c

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Liz worked at Stokes Croft China for the inaugural show in 2009, producing some exquisite pieces of ware,
which remain a testament to her skills as a ceramicist.

Above:  some examples of the beautiful silhouette prints that Liz hand cut for decoration of the ware.

Above: Decorated figurines  that took their form from Barbie dolls. These figurines were so popular that we had many more stolen than we ever sold!

Above: This is Liz ‘s pottery mark that signified that a piece of ware was decorated by her own hand.

Above :Liz (Red shirt) working with the group to set up the inaugural Stokes Croft China exhibition in 2009.

To see more of Liz’s work, please visit: http://lizkrcma.co.uk

Liz will be greatly missed by all at PRSC.

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