AirSpace Gallery

12/11/2024

An important announcement

Press Release Date: 11th November 2024

Stoke-on-Trent's AirSpace Gallery to Close for Emergency Maintenance

AirSpace Gallery, a vital hub for contemporary art in Stoke-on-Trent, will be pausing all activities for an indefinite period due to significant and essential maintenance and building work. This decision follows site examinations conducted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, which owns the building, located at 4, Broad Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HL. The current condition of the building means that our studio provision and any building based public activities are unfeasible until emergency repair work and renovations are carried out. The City Council have agreed to carry out and finance these initial works, recognising the importance of AirSpace for the city and the significance of an important historic Victorian building in a prime location in Hanley. Once the works have been carried out and the building has been secured, further discussions between AirSpace and the City Council will explore the future developments and the longer-term use of the building.

Since its establishment in 2006 by two Staffordshire University Fine Art Graduates, AirSpace has played a pivotal role in fostering creativity and supporting artists in the City and region. The gallery has hosted numerous exhibitions, workshops, and events, becoming a cornerstone of the local arts community. Its commitment to showcasing contemporary art has not only enriched the cultural landscape of Stoke-on-Trent but has also provided a platform for emerging and established artists alike.

"As a long-term advocate of the central role the artist and contemporary art has to play in the success of our towns and cities, we implicitly understand the importance of AirSpace to the arts scene here in Stoke-on-Trent and of its reach beyond the city. Artists and artist-led organisations invariably have to work in poor conditions, but there comes a point where that is no longer viable for all concerned - staff, artists and the public. While this closure is necessary for issues of safety and securing the future of the building, we are hopeful that we can play a central role in ensuring that public facing contemporary art returns to the building and the centre of Stoke-on-Trent in the near future. " - Glen Stoker, AirSpace Director.
Unfortunately, the urgent need for maintenance, means that as well as all exhibitions and events being suspended for the foreseeable future, our remaining studio artists will be required to vacate the premises to facilitate the necessary work. AirSpace will work with the City Council in trying to find suitable new temporary locations for our studio artists.
AirSpace remains dedicated to maintaining essential links with existing projects and will continue to support artists, where capacity allows, during this closure. Updates regarding the progress of the maintenance work and any future events will be communicated through AirSpace’s social media channels and website.

For inquiries and updates, AirSpace can be reached via this email address:- [email protected]

22/04/2024

***COME AND JOIN AIRSPACE STUDIOS***
2 spaces 1 small, 1 medium - both with great natural light - ready to rent now
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contact the gallery to arrange viewings - and then submit the simple application and one of these studios could be your’s

13/11/2023

Our next project is in support of our brilliant friends as they take over the gallery with a series of items for sale and unique events throughout the week -
Opens this Friday 17th 4-8pm
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The Portland Inn Project CIC will be showcasing and selling products as part of their social enterprise - from the famous Portland Pigeon to brand new hand-printed napkins. The ‘PIP’ social enterprise is an important part of the work they do and each product is carefully designed and made by many hands. As part of the PIP shop, there will be opportunities to get involved in special events which share the organisation’s street-level production processes in a gallery setting. Not only is this a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes on some of their production, it’s a chance to purchase something very special before christmas!

Opening on Friday 17 November at 4-8pm and hosting special events until we close the shop at 5pm on Saturday 25 November.

We’ll be selling a range of beautiful products, made by many hands. So this is your opportunity to
a. Treat yourself
b. Treat someone else
c. Find a very special christmas present for your loved ones
d. Experience first hand how we make some of our products!

More information here > https://www.airspacegallery.org/index.php/2020/public_entry/pip_shop

Our neighbours Drop City Books have pulled together some books inspired by the show, so why not visit them when you come to see us!

AirSpace Gallery is a collaborative, artist led project in Stoke-on-Trent, providing professional development opportunities, studio and exhibiting space and support for artists.

07/11/2023

This Saturday and Sunday 11-5 we are hosting a market sale featuring Clay College potters and guests - each with a unique approach to their craft - Come and meet the artists , have a browse and buy some beautiful pots

04/11/2023

looking forward to this last weekend of .cobbing ‘s - it’s been a fantastic 6 weeks and we’ll be sad to see the show go, so if you’ve not seen it yet, or you fancy a second or third look, we’re open today and tomorrow 12-5

01/11/2023

Late Announcement
Delayed Opening Times
Thursday 2 November
Due to exhibition documentation - Social Substance will open at 2.30 pm on Thursday 2 November - apologies for any inconvenience

17/10/2023

THE JOYFUL NEWS WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR… THE RETURN OF POTTERAOKE
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TICKET LINK - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/potteraoke-tickets-740096176587?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

For our end-of-exhibition social, join hosts Mavis and Mabel for the latest episode in the world renowned pottery/karaoke mash up. Choose a clay related song from the specially themed Social Substance list and sing your heart out while throwing a pot on the wheel.

The winner takes home a very special prize.

The evening will also see one-time only DJ sets from two of the world's leading song spinners - THE DAFT PUNKS and THE CHEMICAL SISTERS all helped along by a well stocked bar.

Don't miss out on the cultural event of the year!!

Order your FREE ticket in the link in our bio
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This event marks the last of 7 performance works responding to the themes of .cobbing 's Solo Exhibition, SOCIAL SUBSTANCE delivered as part of 2023's

15/10/2023

lovely start to ‘ dropin workshop today - My Body In My Hands invites us to make quick intuitive shapes which will then be photographed in the hand of the maker and added to Sam’s growing archive

14/10/2023

Our next workshop is tomorrow Sunday 15th from 12-5 - will make intuitive clay sculptures with you and then photograph them for the growing online archive My Body In My Hands
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A facilitated drop-in workshop where visitors of any age would be given some terra cotta clay and encouraged to create a palm sized form exploring and describing how it feels in their body. This can be as naïve, humorous, poignant, or sophisticated as the individual chooses. There is a catalogue of the objects already made to show the previous creations. With the visitors permission, the object will then be photographed in their hand and uploaded onto Instagram with the hashtag and and added to the curated online gallery . The artefacts can be taken away or they will be fired them and added to a final iteration as an installation at a future date.
This workshop is open to ALL skills and abilities - and ALL materials will be provided

14/10/2023

setting up the Olde Genuine Pottere Workshoppe - where you can order your own clay artwork today 2-4

14/10/2023

TODAY 2-4pm performs in our window - setting the space up as a pop-up ceramics studio - taking commuission requests for YOUR very own bespoke works
don’t muss your chance to own a piece of unique clay art work
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Morven Mulgrew, HIGH BROW INTERACTIVE SELF REFLEXIVE WINDOW SHOPPING PERFORMANCE CONCEPT
Mulgrew invites you to observe a real life artisan potter at work in her genuine studio recreation. Observe the artist's creative process live in action, commission pottery works in real time through an interactive high tech digital communication system and leave with your very own piece of pottery. No money will change hands!!
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07/10/2023

CLAY’S INTERROGATION by performed in the AirSpace Window on 07 Oct 2023
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Part of the .cobbing exhibition in partnership with

07 October, 2023 2-4pm
AirSpace window
Luca Bosani, Clay’s investigation
Bosani assumes the role of interrogator working for Private investigation company TLSB. Presenting ‘Clay’ as a subject rather than a material, Bosani digs deep into the character of Clay asking. “Can we really manipulate clay at our will?”, “What are the underlying narratives between human touch and our psyche?” and “What if clay is not only an artistic material but an enemy or an obscure character to be surveilled and interrogated?”
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