Department of Imagination
Imagine a space where creativity, community and innovation come together to solve the greatest challenges of our time. That space is the Department of Imagination! Across three floors, Artspace Lifespace are offering a range of creative spaces, ensuring that everyone has access to a place where they can harness the power of collective imagination.
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A full day of Fun, Learning and Action for EVERYONE! Climate Action Debate – Join the conversation on the climate crisis and solutions we need.
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A full day of Fun, Learning and Action for EVERYONE!
Climate Action Debate – Join the conversation on the climate crisis and solutions we need.
Fun For Children – Games, Arts & Crafts. Plus storytelling
Inspiring Panel – A panel featuring well-known South Asian and diverse voices leading the fight for action, change and climate justice.
Saturday 1st August, 11 – 5pm on the first floor Department Of Imagination at Sparks Bristol.
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August 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 5, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 6, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 7, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 8, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
DETAILS
This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 9, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 12, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 13, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 14, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 15, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 16, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 19, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 20, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 21, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 22, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 23, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 26, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 28, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 29, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been
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This exhibition reveals art practices that happen at home. Increasingly, artists are expected to pay to create art and share experiences with the public; this show has been developed to celebrate creativity that grows in private spaces by bringing it into the city centre.
Through working with the public in both a real-life and creative context, curators Dan Petley (director of Brick Project CIC, who has spent years making public art alongside everyday artists) and Becca Leia have developed this show to expose great art by everyday people made in their own private spaces.
Through residencies and workshops with the featured artists, we invite the public to experience, share and create with them.
Free and open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 30th August, 11am – 6pm (5pm on Sundays)
Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA
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August 30, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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Use your own creativity and support the work of local artists by exploring art exhibitions and events at Sparks.
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