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
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.
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 !
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.
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