Alongside a team of four in August of 2023, we revitalized the venue space previously known as '395' into '395 studios', a studio space directed towards emerging talent within the local Bristol scene to hold a space of expression. From building the space back up through construction to planning marketing strategies to incorporate the Bristol community into this new revitalised space. We began our journey towards an accelerated pathway of being a staple in Bristol's venue scene, now being known to represent Bristol's subcultural communities. Our venue includes a photography infinity wall, tungsten light configurations, adaptable LED astera lights as well as other photography and videography equipment. The studio is additionally able to host music focused events, with a full pioneer DJ deck, subwoofers, and embeded surround speakers. 

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We continued our journey to expand the studio space to not only include us but also incorporate the scene we are fighting for into a creative family, introducing the 395 collective and introducing me to the people I care most about.

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Fashion Forwards Society

I was able to integrate the University of Bristol Fashion Forwards Society into this space, giving us exposure towards the student and creative demographic. We hosted both the Santity of Self exhibition and Winter Formal in this space, as well as allowed usage of our photography studio in exchange for exposure. This lead to further external bookings with individual university students in events such as photography exhibitions, studio rental etc.