Discover a vibrant showcase of local creativity in our Café Bar, featuring work from talented artists taking part in this year’s South Bristol Arts Trail.

Ahead of the Arts Trail weekend, we’ll be celebrating the incredible range of creative talent across South Bristol with a free exhibition featuring artists, makers and designers from the local area in Tobacco Factory Cafe bar.

The South Bristol Arts Trail is a free, annual event that brings together artists, makers and creative spaces across Southville, Bedminster and Ashton. Each year, over 100 local artists open their homes, studios and community spaces, transforming the neighbourhood into a vibrant trail of creativity.

From painting, illustration and printmaking to ceramics, sculpture, textiles and performance, the Trail celebrates the brilliant variety of artistic talent on our doorstep, with plenty of opportunities to discover new favourites along the way.

Join us for the Arts Trail weekend at Tobacco Factory on the 19th & 20th September 2026, from 11am-5pm, with the exhibition, artist stalls and a special Saturday art Market taking place as part of the celebrations.

Want to find out more about the South Bristol Arts Trail? Take a look here!

The exhibition will be running from Tues 18th Aug – Sun 4th Oct, come check it out!

Till then, check out our fantastic exhibitors…

Orla Cunningham
Orla illustrates her journal entries around ADHD and mental health with a whimsical and humorous approach.
www.orlacunningham.co.uk
@orlangejuice

Barley and Mabel
Tanya creates original artworks and prints illustrating the intricate and natural beauty of traditionally pressed flowers and foliage.
@barleyandmabel

Emily McCulloch

Emily creates detailed watercolour paintings of often overlooked wildlife to inspire joy, curiosity and connection with nature.
www.emilymc.co.uk
@emilymc.illustration

Abi Slade
Abi is an artist and maker based in Bedminster. She works primarily with watercolours, with her pieces focussing on nature within rural and urban landscapes.
@slademadegifts

Lee Nutland
Lee Nutland is an artist printmaker based in Bristol and holds an MA in Multi-disciplinary Printmaking from UWE.
Through an experimental approach to relief printmaking, Lee explores the fragility of that which is perceived to be permanent.
www.leenutland.com/
@leenutland

Tamara Evans-Braun
Kick wheel thrown ceramics inspired by nature. Why shouldn’t useful things be beautiful?!
@greenbankpottery
www.facebook.com/GreenbankPottery
www.aspiringgreener.com/shop

Alisa Lehtinen