Open Studios at Moss Mill
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ
Built in 1796 as a purpose-built, steam powered cotton spinning mill, today it is commonly known for the independent music venue The Ferret, which occupies the front unit of the building. The top 2 floors are resident to martial arts practitioners, including Preston Judo Club founded in 1970. The mill’s ability to continue hosting arts and music based projects has thankfully been ensured in the city by Music Venue Trust, with backing from Arts Council England.
Some may remember the unit to the rear of the building as being home to Strettles Bar, Bitter Suite, Ale Emporium and most recently, LIT bar. Today it is home to an artist-led DIY project space organised by the October Salon Collective and the 104 Collective who run the studios on the 1st floor. Together, we collaborate to bring Open Studios on this HOD event and invite the public to explore our spaces, see artworks in progress and discover how the building is occupied today. On the ground floor, exhibiting artists Molly Osborne and Harriet Cook-Hewitt will be resident in the gallery space with their show Unbecoming. Queer Artists are members of both collectives and we work to impassion LGBTQ+ networks and relationships.
When Open Studios closes, Brewtime will be hosting their monthly Jacob’s Join on the ground floor 4-7pm. Please bring a plate of food if you would like to join in.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 12-4
Location & directions
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ
- Directions:
- Enter through (not) LIT Bar, down the cobbled street to the left of the building from Fylde Road.
- Contact on day:
- Hans Browne
- Telephone number:
- +447915271531
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Ground floor is wheelchair accessible but has no accessible toilet.
Additional information
October Salon is an open collective of artists working to transform disused spaces into usable sites for the community that helps to build them. It is administrated by Brewtime and exists thanks to the time and attention artists donate to it. To be part of what we are doing - [email protected] The 104 Collective are a group of locally based artists who have exhibited nationally, and internationally. They facilitate studios spaces for practicing artists in Preston, provide creative workshops, and program contemporary art exhibitions platforming artists of every career stage.
- Max number of people:
- 12
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
