Race Cards: A Blueprint 4 Change

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Race Cards: A Blueprint 4 Change is a new exhibition that collates Bristol people’s reflections and ideas around race, representation and resilience, with a vision to forge them into a manifesto to achieve racial equality for the city.

Empowered by the activism of the Bristol Bus Boycott and the inspirational vision of Martin Luther King’s Dream, Curiosity UnLtd launched #Race4Power in January 2023, at the people’s plinth. Touring Bristol with a giant card of Martin Luther King, this grassroots research project sought people’s answers to three questions on the themes of race, representation, and resilience.

‘Race Cards: A Blueprint for Change’ displays the 500+ responses received. This thought-provoking exhibition, curated by Julz Davis, is designed to spark a set of challenging but constructive city-wide conversations, ultimately to inform the co-creation of a new grassroots-led manifesto on racial equality for the city.

Soundtracking this call-to-action is an anthem for change – ‘We Rise’, the video of which can be viewed at this exhibition. This powerful track was created by young Bristol artists inspired by the 60th anniversary and legacy of the Bristol Bus Boycott. The track, co-commissioned by Bristol Beacon and Curiosity UnLtd and delivered by Aspiration Creation Elevation, is a message of resilience and hope for a future built on the principles of these civil rights pioneers.

Part of Windrush To Bristol – a programme exploring the cultural impact and continuing legacy of the Windrush generation in Bristol – past, present and future.

Presented by Bristol Beacon and Curiosity UnLtd

All ages

Opening times: Mon-Sun, 09.00 – 18.00

Please note: Exhibition will open at 12:00 on Monday 1 July

Bridgehouse – Stalls Bar

Part of Bristol Bus Boycott 360

Presented by Curiosity UnLtd, Race Cards: A Blueprint 4 Change is part of Bristol Bus Boycott 360, a 3-year initiative honouring its legacy as a catalyst to transform Bristol from the 7th worst city into the best city in the UK for people of all colours, cultures and class to live, work, and play.

To learn more about Curiosity UnLtd and to join the movement, visit CuriosityUnLtd.com.

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Windrush To Bristol

Thu 20 – Sat 22 Jun

A programme exploring the cultural impact and continuing legacy of the Windrush generation in Bristol – past, present and future.

What’s On

The venue

Bridgehouse

at Bristol Beacon

Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.

Getting to the venue

Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.

Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

Bus

The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.

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Access

Mobility

Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.

Hearing Facility

There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.

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