From Silence to Voice
Surviving Domestic Abuse
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 29 August 2026
11:00 - 14:00 - Location
- SPARKS, 78 Broadmead, Further info
- Contact
- Imogen Hirst imogen2.hirst@uwe.ac.uk +447594353038
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Surviving Domestic Abuse – From Silence to Voice
You are invited to join us for From Silence to Voice, a welcoming community event showcasing artwork in a range of forms created by members of Withart, the Hartcliffe and Withywood domestic abuse survivors’ group.
Visitors will be invited to view the work, take part in creative activities and, where they wish, share informal conversations with members of the group.
Art and modelling materials will be available for adults and children to enjoy together within the shared event space.
Join us for an event centred on creativity, connection and conversation, providing a welcoming and respectful space in which lived experience can be shared through art and informal discussion.
No registration or booking needed, everybody is welcome.
Getting here
There are multiple buses that serve this venue and paid parking options nearby.
Location
SPARKS
78 Broadmead
Bristol
BS1 3DS
UK
Accessibility
The event is being held on the ground floor and has accessible access.
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