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Shoppers in the BS1 area of Bristol are in for a special treat this December as local businesses and artists come together to celebrate art in all its forms. The BS1 Arts Trail, which takes place between 7–9 December, features cafés, bars, shop windows and gardens and even empty shop spaces are being opened up especially for this three-day event.

With participants ranging from students, to renowned artists, and across art forms from paint, textiles, ceramics, music, sculpture and more, the BS1 Arts Trail promises to be a diverse and entertaining three-day arts event.

Symbolising the coming together of a community to have fun and explore creativity, couldn’t be better represented than by HumDrumStrum who will mark the opening of the Arts Trail on the evening of 7 December. So come along and bang a drum!

Kids can join in the fun too with face painting, an exhibition of childrens' book illustrations and a hands-on printmaking event just for kids.

Christmas Steps Area Association
The Christmas Steps Area Association is co-ordinating this year’s Arts Trail. The association has provided support for over 25 years to businesses and residents of this distinct and diverse part of old Bristol. Businesses here are largely owned by independent traders, including many creative or design-based enterprises and the area is home to students, families and residents of historic alms houses.

Arts And Business South West
The BS1 Arts Trail has attracted support and investment from Arts and Business – the leading advocate for the benefits of partnership between business and the arts and a national creative network inspiring business people to support the arts.

James Taljaard, Acting Director, of Arts & Business South West says, “We are very pleased to support the Christmas Steps Area Association as the Arts Trail they are developing and sponsoring is an excellent example of how business and arts can work together for mutual benefit.“

Find out about Arts & Business at www.aandb.org.uk