Opening hours Our gallery is closed whilst we install our new exhibitions. Opening 25 September, 6pm Café open: Monday, 9am–3pm, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm

News

News

Spike Island Masterplan: Building the next 50 years

Spike Island's ambitious plans for the future will transform its historic building for the next half-century.

British Art Show 10: In Conversation with Colin Higginson

We caught up with studio artist Colin Higginson to find out more about his experience and his hopes for British Art Show 10

Launch your creative practice with a Starter Desk at Spike Island Workspace

We are launching a new scheme, offering discounted co-working memberships for emerging creatives looking to establish themselves in Bristol.

Spike Island is proud to announce that five of its exhibiting artists and studio holders are included in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

Spike Island is proud to announce that five of its exhibiting artists and studio holders are included in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La B...

Phillip Lai artwork acquired by Hepworth Wakefield

Spike Island is thrilled to announce that Untitled (2026) has been acquired by The Hepworth Wakefield for its permanent collection.

Participating Artists announced for British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers

Hayward Gallery Touring has announced the artists who will feature in the British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers.

Joe Lyward receives the Spike Island and Hauser & Wirth Engagement Fellowship 2026–27

Joe Lyward will work alongside Spike Island and Hauser & Wirth to deliver a year-long programme of Engagement activities.

Guest Blog: A Short History of Artspace and Spike Island by John O’Connor

Artist and historian shares the history of how Artspace Bristol was founded, and how a group of artists secured the Spike Island building.
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Opening Hours

Gallery Our gallery is closed whilst we install our new exhibitions. Opening 25 September, 6pm
Café Monday, 9am–3pm, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm
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