RICHARD STREET Studios
We currently have vacancies! To make an enquiry about securing a tenancy and becoming a part of the Richard Street creative community, email studio@breakingbarriersrochdale.com
Richard Street Studios is an exciting addition to Rochdale’s creative and cultural scene, as it makes space for artists and makers to base themselves in their home town.
With 7 studios, the space caters to both digital and messier creative disciplines, perfect for art, photography and scriptwriting, to sewing and design, providing the ideal blank canvas for studio workshops, events, showcases and small exhibitions.
If you are interested in participating in a group exhibition or have your own proposal, email studio@breakingbarriersrochdale.com
If you’re interested in visiting or hiring a space, email studio@breakingbarriersrochdale.com
Download the brochure for more info
Hireable Studio Space
Studio One is our flexible space available to hire. We have hosted rehearsals, workshops, training, craft days and even performances in this space.
The hire is a dry hire meaning once you have the keys, the you will be responsible for welcoming any visitors to the building and providing refreshments.
You will have full access to our kitchen areas included and ground floor toilets.
Studio One is fitted with over head lighting and sound , 3 tables on wheels , chairs and a projector.
You need to collect a set of keys from our studio manager followed by a short building induction- then will be ready to host or create in studio one!
How to find us ?
Located just a 3-minute walk from Rochdale Railway Station and Metrolink stop.
The studio is at the centre of Rochdale and offers a range of creative workspaces tailored to the needs of Rochdale’s growing art and creative business community.
Parking
We have no onsite parking at Richard Street Studios, but no worries, you can park for free at the Central Retail Park which is just opposite.
If you are a blue badge holder please can you contact our studio manager who can advise you in advance.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Theatre in flow
We are a creative company committed to the championing of marginalised voices.
Theatre In Flow is a cultural organisation based in Rochdale. We make creative work, tell stories, run programmes and deliver training that challenges discrimination, promotes wellbeing and builds confidence. This encompasses individuals experiencing homelessness, enduring domestic violence, navigating addiction recovery, grappling with racism, entangled in the criminal justice system, or living in poverty. We collaborate with youth in educational settings and a diverse range of adults in community environments. Our dedication lies in advocating for social justice, and collaborating with grassroots activists in the Greater Manchester area to champion systemic transformation
Karen Jelenje
Karen Jelenje is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in architecture and design. Through her work, she seeks to uncover untold stories from people, spaces, and objects.
Her mixed British and Malawian heritage significantly influences her visual storytelling and she uses a variety of mixed media techniques, such as collage, painting, and printmaking, to create art works. Her work reflects a blend of inspirations drawn from family photo albums, architectural elements, and textile prints.
Currently, Karen’s artistic research is focusing on artisanal traditions and communal art practices across the African continent. She aims to integrate these traditions into her work and to collaborate with others in creating large-scale artworks that convey personal narratives and celebrate diverse identities and cultures.
Outside of her artistic endeavours, Karen is dedicated to fostering connections and creating shared spaces. She often facilitates creative workshops and experiences that encourage collaboration and bring people together.
amon numany (Underline agency)
Underline Agency is an award-winning branding agency and web design studio that delivers high-performance branding, website design, organic search, and paid media. Set up in 2012 in London, Underline is an energetic, fresh, and vibrant team offering creative talent, industry knowledge, and extremely high standards. We don’t do fluff; we build killer digital presences that help ambitious SMEs grow their reach. By blending years of industry knowledge with a genuine passion for storytelling, we create digital experiences that look beautiful and deliver exceptional results.
Our founder, Amon Numany, recently traded London life for the North, falling in love with Rochdale’s distinct culture and creative energy. Now, we’ve made Rochdale our permanent home and are focused on bringing that big-city expertise to the local business community. We are incredibly excited to be part of the local landscape and are looking forward to getting stuck into the Rochdale community, partnering with local businesses to help them unlock their full potential and bound ahead of the competition.
SHaun Heffernan
Shaun is a Manchester-born painter focusing on portraiture. Practising for over forty years, Heffernan often works on found or tactile surfaces – old paper, newspaper, and cardboard – as well as traditional canvas. By layering acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pencil, and charcoal, Heffernan creates a dialogue between the medium and the message. While the techniques vary, the aim remains constant: to make the viewer think.
DJ John neal
DJ John Neal is an electronic music artist from Liverpool, UK, known for his signature house sound. Blending infectious rhythms, deep grooves, and melodic hooks, his music delivers an immersive and uplifting experience.
Drawing inspiration from disco, funk, and modern house styles, Neal creates dynamic tracks that connect with a wide audience while pushing creative boundaries. His productions showcase both technical skill and a natural ear for memorable, dancefloor-ready sound.
Driven by a passion for electronic music, DJ John Neal continues to craft tracks that move listeners and keep them coming back for more.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LATEST PROJECTS
