Since our first festival in 2008, Upfest has always been free to register for an artist space and for visitors to attend. We want to keep it that way. In 2022, we had over 1,000 applications for 400 festival artist spaces and around 50,000 people joined us over the festival weekend at Greville Smyth Park and the Tobacco Factory in Bedminster, Bristol. There’s a huge amount that goes into running a festival on this scale and keeping it as safe, accessible and welcoming as possible.
Costs have gone up by over 15% on the last festival and even after finding ways to bring the budget down, we have a significant amount to raise. Whether you can make a one-off donation, join our exclusive Patreon community, become a sponsor, or get involved as a volunteer, every contribution makes a real difference to how we’re able to bring the festival back in 2024.
Read MoreAre you a business looking to enhance your surroundings or a creative agency, architect or property developer working with a client looking for something unique? Are you a homeowner or art collector wanting to bring a mural to your home? Then speak to our creative team.
Upfest has worked on multiple place making initiatives including the Bristol Hearts, In collaboration with We Are Plaster, Bristol Business Improvement District and Visit Bristol we designed and painted 374 socially distanced giant hearts across 3 sites in Bristol city centre for the #BristolTogether campaign. These hearts were to encourage and promote the safe reopening of our city after the lockdown of 2020.
We can work with you on your artistic project in a number of different ways - from concept and creative planning through to delivery - to create artworks that bring your vision to life and have the kind of impact you’re looking for.
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Visit the gallery:
Address
198 North Street
Bristol
BS3 1JF
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10am -5.30pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
UPFEST 2022 FESTIVAL ARTIST
Having studied fine art and sculpture he is always striving to develop new styles that can move across and between the boundaries separating art forms. Bridging the gaps from Illustration, to Sculpture, to Fine art and Street art. Previous clients include the BBC, Urban Outfitters and Adidas.
Vat no GB 112 62 39 47
Registration no 7589162
Registered in England
Tel: 0117 330 5877
Email: gallery@upfest.co.uk
