For those of you that already know all about Sparks, you’ll be excited to hear that we now have an official opening date – Saturday 13th May 2023! So make sure to save the date and stay tuned on our brand sparkling new social media channels to be the first to hear more details.

If you haven’t heard about it yet, Sparks Bristol is an arts and sustainability hub in the heart of Bristol, co-created by Global Goals Centre and Artspace Lifespace. It’s a department store with a difference – from food and fashion, to education and energy, each department will offer a range of exciting things like sustainable and ethical goods for sale, interactive installations and creative skills workshops.


See our departments

As we rapidly approach launch day, Sparks is really starting to take shape but there are still plenty of ways you can help us with this groundbreaking project. Scroll down or visit our sparkly new website to find out all about how you can be part of this unique project.


Visit our website

We’re still looking for sponsors and partners to help fund and support our departments. Whether you want to sponsor a department, fund a workshop or support the project as a whole, we need you to help make Sparks a reality! Download our project pack to find out about the opportunities available in each department.


Download project pack

We have an exciting new vacancy on our team for an experienced and passionate Volunteer Coordinator. We’re looking for someone that will hit the ground running, to recruit and manage a dedicated team of Sparks volunteers. Think you would be a great fit? Click on the link below to find out more about the role and how to apply.


Apply now

Since our initial call out for volunteer support at the end of last year, we’ve had an overwhelming response with nearly 200 of you registering your interest! Want to know what's next for you? Well, we’re hosting a volunteer open morning on 29th April and would love for you to be there! And if you haven’t already registered your interest, it’s not too late - you can come along too. We have limited places on our volunteer morning so please book soon to avoid missing out!


Book here

We’re excited to share with you our range of engaging school workshops centred around themes of fashion, food, nature, travel and migration, led by education charity, Global Goals Centre. Our curriculum-linked workshops will support students to develop their analytical skills, creativity and knowledge in our unique learning environment. For more details and to book a workshop, download our education pack today!


Download education pack

Affordable office, studio, rehearsal and workshop spaces for creatives will fill the three upper floors of Sparks, meeting a real need in the city. Artspace Lifespace are now inviting applications for desk, studio and events space. To find out more about our spaces and express your interest, click on the link below.


Book a space





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