A new creative space for Bradford artists to exhibit and sell their work is set to open at an empty city centre shop.
Arts development organisation Fabric has secured a lease on the former Zavvi store, in Tyrrel Street, which it hopes to transform into a shop selling hand-made goods by March.
The new venue, which has been supported by a £30,000 funding grant from Bradford Council, will also offer creative entrepreneurs advice on how to develop their work through partnerships with businesses in the city.
Fabric director Gideon Seymour said: “It’s not just about showcasing people’s artwork, but also about helping those people who are developing work, be it fine art, crafts, jewellery, ceramics, textiles or fashion, to start selling their products.
The shop will run from the ground floor, with exhibition space and room for installations and film screenings on the first floor. Artists will also have access to office and work space.
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