Art at the Beacon
The physicality of sound
We believe music and visual art are natural partners. Both artforms excite when genres are crossed, ideas bubble and conversations happen.
At Bristol Beacon you can experience and explore our permanent collection of artworks; from sound installations, to ceramics, to murals and sculptures. They explore the physicality of sound and can be enjoyed on an intense personal level and as a joyful communal experience.
Discover our collection, find out about the artists, and experience them yourself on your next visit. Who knows where art at the Beacon might take you?
Permanent collection at Beacon
Our commissioned artworks bring the art of music-making to life in visual form. They enhance our venue through two central ideas:
- music-making is a shared, communal artform;
- our building’s social and cultural ties to the trading and manufacturing past of the city.
Together, these artists reframe our building for a modern audience. The artworks reference our history in a contemporary way and allow us to move forward, empowered by our past.
This vision for the permanent collection was provided by Theresa Bergne Field Art Projects. The heritage and public engagement programme was developed and curated by Cathy Mager.
Explore our collection
Textiles
Textiles
Tapestries and seat covers in Beacon Hall and Lantern Hall designed by Rana Begum, created in collaboration with Bristol-based fabric designers Dash & Miller, and vibrant fabric prints by Kristina Veasey and Bristol Upholstery Workshop.
Architecture
Architecture
Giles Round’s vibrant, multi-coloured tile murals, polished plaster and terrazzo will dazzle you as you enter The Lantern foyer. Discover how he created his Bristol Byzantine-influenced design.
Mural
Mural
Vibrant wall mural by RTiiiKA in Bridgehouse and an illustrated interpretation of our history by Mel Northover.
Sound
Sound
Discover our social and music history with Sound Lounge, listen to a sonic poem by Libita Sibungu and experience the audio visual art of Frankie Boyle.
Light
Light
Frankie Boyle’s artwork ‘Convergence’ uses light and sound to welcome you into The Cellars at the threshold of creative hub.
Plaster Sculpture
Plaster Sculpture
On the walls of our Lantern Foyer there are seven portraits of historic directors and benefactors of Bristol Beacon.
Read interviews with the artists
Read interviews with the artists
Discover the Art of the Beacon in a set of interviews with the commissioned artists by Louisa Buck.
Interviews with Rana Begum, Linda Brothwell, Giles Round and Libita Sibungu.
Creating the artwork
I’m excited that this is the first thing to see in the Foyer space – the building is starting to shift.”
RTiiiKA (Rosa ter Kuile)
Bringing our Foyer to life with a new mural from RTiiiKA
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Plan your visit
Plan your visit
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What’s on
What’s on
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Hire us
Hire us
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