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

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.

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] Registration was removed in November 2018 as the charity ceased to exist.[3]

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.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Art Centre taking shape in Sheffield's legal quarter". Sheffield Telegraph, 15 August 2008
  2. ↑ Governing document, Bank Street Arts Ltd - 1134505. Charity Commission. Accessed 30 August 2022.
  3. ↑ Governance, Bank Street Arts Ltd - 1134505. Charity Commission. Accessed 30 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Children's Festival looking to go contemporary". Sheffield Telegraph, 14 May 2009
  5. ↑ "City's newest art centre gets into festive mood". Sheffield Telegraph, 12 December 2008
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