What is SHOP?
SHOP is a new space in Stoke Town, Stoke-on-Trent that has transformed an empty shop into a venue a range of artists in residence, studio space, events and exhibitions.
SHOP aims to work with a mix of the most interesting and exciting local, regional and national artists and producers to bring a truly eclectic mix of artistic activity to suit all tastes. We plan to take over Stoke Town with site-specific interventions, a hub of interesting creativity inside the SHOP and a couple of parties along the way.
It is extremely important for SHOP that all activities involve a live action, that the location and people in the location are considered in the work, and that the Stoke Town and not only the shop become the site for the work.
SHOP is funded by Arts Council England & North Staffs Regeneration Partnership and supported by Blurb, Fierce, Urban Vision North Staffs, Staffordshire University and more.
SHOP is a project conceived and delivered by Gemma Thomas with the help of some great friends and volunteers.
Pingback: Added to Creative Stoke, 1st June 2010 « Creative Stoke newsfeed
This is great idea and all the best in the near future.
I d be happy to have my own impact on this project.
Regards
PaulskiArts – Liquid Arts
I have to say; this is a fantastic idea and it is about time Stoke released some creative flair. As a designer from Stoke who has continued to work elsewhere, I find this very exciting.
Regards
Liam
Interior designer
I love this! Get in some on London road too!
I live in Stoke and it’s so sad to walk down London Road and then past Woolies etc and see all the boarded up and abandoned shops. Makes it feel like a ghost town. I’d love to see some artists take over those shops, or even just get some artwork displayed in there!
Vicki
Pingback: Added to Creative Stoke, 2nd August 2010 « Creative Stoke newsfeed