New arts space for Bristol’s Black creatives

Plans for a new Harbourside arts venue for Bristol's Black community have been announced early.

Dr Mena Fombo and Michael Jenkins decided to fast track the project following recent Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol.

The pair said there is a lot of negativity around the history of the harbour and that they wanted to create something positive from conversations about race – a Black-owned arts space.

The venue will be suitable for exhibitions, live performances and as a space for creative development.