Mon 15 Apr–Sun 12 May 2024

The Empowered Voice Exhibition

Uniting and amplifying the voices of Bristol women

Bridgehouse

Join Bristol based artist Willow Vidal-Hall in her latest exhibition, ‘The Empowered Voice, An Exhibition of Women’s Voices‘ – bringing together the voices, stories, memories and experiences of women, and in doing so highlighting the experiences of women.

The exhibition will showcase women’s thoughts, memories, ideas and stories, bringing the voices of women together to create a tapestry of our voices and experiences, uniting us through both our similarities and our differences. Attendees are invited to add their voice to the exhibition by submitting a voice note, and anonymously answering questions.

Willow’s vision is to utilise the collective voice of women to unite us in our sisterhood, and highlight our experiences to create ripples of change.

Presented by Willow Vidal-Hall

All ages

Open Mon 15 April until Sun 12 May 2024 during opening hours

Located in the Sound Lounge, opposite Box Office on Bridgehouse GF

About the exhibition

The mission of The Empowered Voice is to bring together the voices, stories, memories and experiences of women, and in doing so highlight the experiences of women. From the personal to the political. From the joyful to the heart breaking. From the universal to the individual. From listening to the voices of women we can learn a lot. And maybe by bringing so many voices together, we can make change.

Previous exhibitions include a special International Women’s Day exhibition in The Vestibules on College Green.

I do believe we are healed by love”

Anonymous The Empowered Voice participant

Willow Vidal-Hall

A person with long brown hair smiles at the camera

Willow Vidal-Hall

Willow works as an artist, performer and facilitator with a wide range of ages and groups across Bristol. People focused; she believes that at the core of all things is the human being.

She deeply understands the power and impact of performance as a tool for healing and empowering voices and creates spaces where people feel safe, valued and can grow their confidence.

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Add your voice

The Questions:

Please answer any or all of these questions. Please send each answer in a separate voice note to 07842 717546.

What is a moment when you have felt empowered?
Share a memory of friendship with women?
What’s your biggest source of hope?
What’s your biggest source of apprehension?
What’s something you wish you could ask for help with?
What is your biggest barrier as a woman?
What’s important to you right now?
Who is a woman you admire and why?
When were you last angry and why?

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City of Beacons

Willow Vidal-Hall was a featured artist as part of City of Beacons.

The City of Beacons project connected and amplified voices of marginalised communities in Bristol.

Taking inspiration from our diverse heritage, we invited communities to work alongside specially commissioned Bristol artists to co-curate unique pieces of work.

Together the artists and participants from across the city developed creative freedom and a platform to shine their own light.

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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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