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Upfest - The Urban Paint Festival

Name: Upfest - The Urban Paint Festival
Address: 198 North Street, Bristol, BS31JF, GB
Telephone: +441173305877
Price range: £
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Talented artists travel from over 50 countries and all over the UK to paint live on 40,000sqM of surfaces including a NY style subway train, skate park, buildings, theatre, camper vans and hundreds of boards with over 50,000 visitors across the weekend. This FREE festival takes over the whole area for the weekend with hip hop, funk, grime, soul and dance DJs, musicians and bands, a POSCA doodle wa

ll, graffiti workshops, illustration battles and hundreds of pieces of affordable art for sale. Once again Upfest will help raise money for and awareness of The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) who offer a confidential phone line for children affected by alcoholism with the family unit. The Upfest gallery is open year round on North Street, Bedminster with exhibitions from leading urban and street artists, spray paint, full range of POSCA pens, clothing and books for sale.

27/09/2024

FLASH SALE is go!

20 original artworks £100 each

Link in Upfest bio

06/09/2024

MORE FRESH PAINT ON THE WALLZ 🙌

has been getting busy with his Monty Python-inspired mural and you can catch him at Kings Lane to say hi and see him in action. You might have also spotted work at the Activity Dome. The French-born artist is bringing her unique style to Weston Wallz and honestly, we are just lost for words - can't wait to see the final piece!

We've got lots of incredible artists that will be painting throughout the weekend so come down to witness the magic 🤩 There's also a few spots left on our workshops this weekend, so make a day of it and grab a space.

https://www.yuup.co/hosts/upfest

06/09/2024

Still time to explore Ashridge House and discover 20 stunning situational artworks from the likes of .epod, Xenz, Anna Higgie, Bex Glover, Liam Bononi and many more!

04/09/2024

WIP from head over to to hear more from this incredible artist!

31/08/2024

If you’re heading to Weston Wallz today, we’ve teamed up with to be our fantastic sustainable travel partner and shuttle art-lovers back and fourth from across the South West!

Back in May we had the incredible transform a bus from top to bottom and it’s been travelling around the South West ever since.

Hop on an X1, X5 or 126 to explore Weston-super-Mare and get stuck into all the creativity and workshops 🤩

We still have room on our workshops, so make sure to come on down to The Stable!

27/08/2024

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR WESTON WALLZ!

As well as some incredible live painting, also has a great programme of workshops that are all FREE!

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

🎨Spray painting workshops with
🌻Paint your own flower pot with
👩‍🎨Create your own quirky character with

Book your spot here: https://www.yuup.co/hosts/upfest

09/08/2024

Four days since some exceptional artwork was created for both the artwork and setting at are phenomenal which is why you just have to pay it a visit this summer. Go discover them all!

Featured Artwork 🖼️

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04/08/2024

Well folks, the ultimate summer urban arts trail is ready and waiting 🙌

A massive thanks to everyone who came down and joined all the artists here at today… and of course a huge thanks to the talented artists who’ve been busy transforming the grade II* listed gardens ❤️

The sun’s still shining, and views are great… so we’re going to leave you with these three masterpieces from .o1, and 🤩

Stick around for more completed artworks… or even better, come and check them out for yourself until Sunday 15th September .

04/08/2024

A beautiful start to the day . Can't wait for the gates to ArtHouse to open. Here's a little of what's to come today.

Thanks for the 📷

31/07/2024

FULL LINE-UP REVEALED 🙌🙌

And we’re just four days away from a total-artist-takeover at Grade II* listed gardens. The sun’s out and the build is underway... so mark those calendars and get down to Ashridge House for the ultimate urban arts trail with:

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26/07/2024

FINAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCED 📣📣📣

With just over one week to go, we are buzzed to announced the final three incredible artists joining us for ART HOUSE on Sunday 4th August.

, .o1 and - it’s gonna be pretty special!

20 artists, taking over the Grade II* listed gardens of Ashridge House for ONE DAY only.

Get involved, and see you there!

https://www.ashridgehouse.org.uk/whats-on/upfest-art-house/

23/07/2024

🎨🌟 The countdown begins! In just over TWO WEEKS, we’ll be welcoming 20 world-class artists to the historic Grade II* listed gardens of Ashridge House for the ultimate urban art trail -Art House

🏰✨With more incredible artists announced (and a few surprises still up our sleeves), we can’t wait to see what amazing creations they’ve got in store.

Join us from Sunday August 4th to Sunday September 15th for an unforgettable experience as the regal gardens are transformed into a colourful playground!

, , , The Art of Bex Glover, , , , Inkie, , , Liam Bononi, , Sian Storey Art, , Wrdsmth,

19/07/2024

Meet , one of our incredible Art House artists! 🎨

Known for his love of nature and more specifically birds, Aspire's unique take on local wildlife merges traditional painting with digital pixelation 🐦🖌

Taking inspiration from the rich wildlife of the Grade II* listed gardens at Ashridge House, Aspire will undoubtedly be drawing from native species for a very special urban garden creation and is definitely one not to be missed! 🌳🎨

Be sure to experience his captivating creations at Art House on Sunday, 4th August. Link in bio.

15/07/2024

Missed out on UPFEST PRESENTS?

You can catch these artists in action at Art House, taking place in the beautiful Grade II* listed grounds of Ashridge House on Sunday 4th August until Sunday 15th September.

Link here: https://ashridgehouse.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/upfest-art-house

12/07/2024

So buzzed for The Art of Bex Glover to join us at Art House on Sunday 4th August 🙌

Her incredible nature-inspired creations are going to blend seamlessly with the beautiful surroundings of Ashridge House and its Grade II* listed gardens.

Exploring the delicate connections, interactions, and relationships within the natural world - make sure you come and check out her latest masterpiece come together right before your eyes 👀🤩

(Grab your tickets for Art House with the link in our bio)

08/07/2024

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣📣📣

We’ve just confirmed two major street artists, and , who will be joining us for ART HOUSE on Sunday 4th August at 🙌

🌟 Inkie, one of the uk’s top graffiti artists, widely known for his own signature Ink Nouveau style and former collaborator of Banksy & 3D.

✨ Xenz’s unique style blends the fantastical with the real, creating ethereal and detailed masterpieces.

There’s still more artists to be announced, so don’t miss out and make sure you catch the art in action - link in bio!

Address

198 North Street
Bristol
BS31JF

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441173305877

Website

http://www.upfest.co.uk/

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MORE FRESH PAINT ON THE WALLZ 🙌 #DavidMcMillan has been getting busy with his Monty Python-inspired mural and you can catch him at Kings Lane to say hi and see him in action. You might have also spotted #zabou work at the Activity Dome. The French-born artist is bringing her unique style to Weston Wallz and honestly, we are just lost for words - can't wait to see the final piece! We've got lots of incredible artists that will be painting throughout the weekend so come down to witness the magic 🤩 There's also a few spots left on our workshops this weekend, so make a day of it and grab a space. https://www.yuup.co/hosts/upfest

🎨🌟 The countdown begins! In just over TWO WEEKS, we’ll be welcoming 20 world-class artists to the historic Grade II* listed gardens of Ashridge House for the ultimate urban art trail -Art House 🏰✨With more incredible artists announced (and a few surprises still up our sleeves), we can’t wait to see what amazing creations they’ve got in store. Join us from Sunday August 4th to Sunday September 15th for an unforgettable experience as the regal gardens are transformed into a colourful playground! #EPOD, #annahiggie, #aspireartwork, The Art of Bex Glover, #copyrightartist, #curtishylton, #hass, Inkie, #jacquibutterworth, #Lemak, Liam Bononi, #ShaunaBlanchfield, Sian Storey Art, #Woskerski, Wrdsmth, #Xenz

Meet #AspireArtwork, one of our incredible Art House artists! 🎨 Known for his love of nature and more specifically birds, Aspire's unique take on local wildlife merges traditional painting with digital pixelation 🐦🖌 Taking inspiration from the rich wildlife of the Grade II* listed gardens at Ashridge House, Aspire will undoubtedly be drawing from native species for a very special urban garden creation and is definitely one not to be missed! 🌳🎨 Be sure to experience his captivating creations at Art House on Sunday, 4th August. Link in bio.

So buzzed for The Art of Bex Glover to join us at Art House on Sunday 4th August 🙌 Her incredible nature-inspired creations are going to blend seamlessly with the beautiful surroundings of Ashridge House and its Grade II* listed gardens. Exploring the delicate connections, interactions, and relationships within the natural world - make sure you come and check out her latest masterpiece come together right before your eyes 👀🤩 (Grab your tickets for Art House with the link in our bio)

We’re putting the heart into Hertfordshire <3 Introducing ART HOUSE - our brand new collaboration with former royal residence Ashridge House in Herts. Get ready to see 20 of the world's top street artists transform the grade I listed building’s stunning grounds on Sunday 4th August for one day only. The new artworks will then remain on display until Sunday 15th September. Joining us will be street art legends Liam Bononi, Wrdsmth #CurtisHylton - with many more to be announced… Head to the link in our bio to grab your ticket - and keep an eye out for more info 👀

Forever pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box, #Insa dived into UPFEST PRESENTS with his groundbreaking ‘GIF-ITI’ piece. A term he coined himself, Insa creates mesmerizing GIF animations from his graffiti, resulting in unbelievably unique artworks and murals!

Wow, so many amazing things happened in 17-days. UPFEST PRESENTS may be over, but the artwork lives on - so make sure you get yourselves down to BS3 this weekend to see them in person! Some 2024 highlights: 🎨 99 phenomenal artists transforming Bedminster with their stunning murals. 🎨 5,000 of YOU participated in our workshops and drop-in sessions! 🎨 Having a good boogie and watching live painting at the Tobacco Factory every Saturday 🎨 Over 80,000 visited Upfest Presents over 17 days! There is a long list of people to thank, but we’ll start with the most important… YOU! Thank you for supporting us throughout UPFEST PRESENTS 🙏 If you donated to our crowdfunder, joined our workshops or simply came to check out the artists - we couldn’t have done it without you 🙌❤️

🎨 We are incredibly fortunate to have had the renowned Palestinian artist, #TaqiSpateen, join us at UPFEST PRESENTS... A critically acclaimed artist, Taqi's piece is part of an international graffiti art project by Bethlehem Cultural Festival, with other pieces in Leeds, Glasgow, Stroud and London🌟 Due to the difficulty in bringing his family from Palestine, he painted his two children with keys to unlock the doors to the future. Through immortalising his children in his art, Taqi sheds light on the struggle for freedom and the hope for a better tomorrow. 🌍If you'd like to donate to the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Palestine, please visit: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uWyBhD1ARIsAIMcADqGRSZaQgPsoCL9pcVs-w3aJ__PyasX2kQK_4loRjxWQgBK-cPZYgMaAu-AEALw_wcB

North Street, Bristol, UK. The first piece from Audrey Kawasaki for Upfest - The Urban Paint Festival at #UpfestPresents and what a wonderful addition to the street. Big thanks to all the festival fans and passers-by in Bristol who popped by to see this work in progress. So many lovely comments about this delicate but vibrant piece. So happy Audrey could join us and we could capture her at work. Thanks to Colin Moody for these clips. Come back soon Audrey. 🙏

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Talented artists travel from over 70 countries and all over the UK to paint live on 60,000sqft of surfaces including a NY style subway train, skate park, buildings, theatre, camper vans and hundreds of boards with over 50,000 visitors across the weekend. This FREE festival takes over the whole area for the weekend with hip hop, funk, grime, soul and dance DJs, musicians and bands, a POSCA doodle wall, graffiti workshops, illustration battles and hundreds of pieces of affordable art for sale. Once again Upfest will help raise money for and awareness of The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) who offer a confidential phone line for children affected by alcoholism with the family unit. The Upfest gallery is open year round on North Street, Bedminster with exhibitions from leading urban and street artists, spray paint, full range of POSCA pens, clothing and books for sale. Pop in and say hi!