Community Sponsorship makes a real difference to the impact the Trail has; the number of local people we’re able to reach out to and the amount of advertising, workshops and level of artist support we can deliver.
We’re always happy to hear from local businesses and organisations interested in supporting the Arts Trail. We distribute thousands of maps, posters and postcards across Bristol including in local cafes, shops, bars, community centres, libraries and galleries. We also use our website, newsletter and social media to highlight our wonderful sponsors.
Lead Supporter
“Boardwalk are on a mission to fuel creativity in our city. In a world full of algorithms and AI, Bristol stands up as a bastion for innovation and creative spirit. Events like the South Bristol Arts Trail have never been more vital to nourish our communities and encourage more creative endeavour. To those taking part, we salute you!”
Champions
Bristol Beer Factory brew to unite people over world-class beer. Inspiring drinkers to demand independent outstanding beer. Brewing with passion, history and progression. Representing the values, creativity and energy of Bristol.
Community is everything, especially in our BS3 homeland. That’s why we give 2% of all brewery sales back to local charities. We’ll drink to that. “Creativity, individuality and localism is ingrained in the Bristol spirit, so of course we want to support this! STAND INDEPENDENT. So, get out, support local makers and stop for a beer on the way home to celebrate your unique finds.”
Riverside Garden Centre and Café is an independent business placed between the city centre and South Bristol. Originally founded on co-operative principles in 1987, Riverside is run as a social enterprise, engaging with the wider community. They support a variety local organisations and projects – including schools, therapy gardens, gardens for hospital patients and community gardens – by donating hundreds of plants, litres of compost and an abundance of seeds and even items like water butts to help growing spaces all over Bristol to blossom.
“This will be our fourth year as a Community Venue for the South Bristol Arts Trail, and we can’t wait for 2026! For Riverside, having you and your gorgeous work brings a magical atmosphere to our garden centre, and we love being part of the buzz it brings to the community. It is especially inspiring to see how our local artists capture botanical beauty – a love we share!”
Supporters
Tobacco Factory is a bustling hub of great art, music, food, drink and events. Situated in a historic red brick factory, it was saved from demolition and reimagined as a modern, versatile space serving its local community.
The building houses many creative businesses, as well as its own Cafe Bar on the ground floor. Here you will find their free Sunday live music, art exhibitions and community events. A short stroll across their terrace leads you to the award-winning Mark’s Bakery, which serves everything from classic pastries and proper sourdough to innovative weekly lunch specials, groceries and gifts.
On Sundays their market welcomes countless local traders, makers and food vendors to their Yard and stretch tent. There is always something going on at Tobacco Factory – just waiting to be explored.
Workshop Sponsors
“At CompassRock, we believe great places to live should be surrounded by vibrant communities, and creativity plays a vital role in it. Supporting the South Bristol Arts Trail is a natural fit as we bring Stafford Yard, our latest Build-to-Rent development, to the heart of Bedminster, Bristol. We’re proud to champion local artists and the cultural energy that makes this city so distinctive.”
Friends
Print Supporter
Doveton Press
Doveton Press are a family run Bedminster based printers who have been running for over 50 years.
‘Our friendly approach provides valuable assistance from design to print on a variety of different paper and materials.’
‘We continually strive to keep up to date with new printing technology and environmentally friendly processes, keeping us at the top of our field.’
If you’re a local business or individual and are interested in supporting the South Bristol Arts Trail, please download a copy of our Sponsorship Pack and get in touch with any questions.