SHOP is a new space in Stoke Town, Stoke-on-Trent that has transformed an empty shop into a venue for a range of artists in residence, studio space, events and exhibitions.
SHOP aims to work with a mix of the most interesting and exciting local, regional and national artists and producers to bring a truly eclectic mix of artistic activity to suit all tastes. It plans to take over Stoke Town with site-specific interventions, a hub of interesting creativity inside the SHOP and a couple of parties along the way.
Anna Francis will host an exciting new project for SHOP ‘Talking City Live’ from Saturday 16 October – Saturday 30 October. The project sees Francis reviving her Talking City Agony Aunt, to host a chat show around the theme of regeneration and aiming to get under the skin of Stoke Town. This time ‘ASK ANNA’ will be asking the questions, talking to local residents, business owners, creative people and those involved in the regeneration. The show will celebrate all that is good about Stoke Town whilst demonstrating all that the town has to offer. The project will culminate in a series of programmes and tours.
SHOP is funded by Arts Council England & North Staffs Regeneration Partnership and supported by Blurb, Fierce, Urban Vision North Staffs, Staffordshire University, Wren Park and more.