The Briggait

19/05/2022

A quick statement from the Gin & Rum Festival - take care folks!

Gin & Rum Festival Statement:

"It has come to our attention that a fraudulent post has been circulating various Facebook groups. The post refers to the hire of trade stands at our upcoming Gin & Rum Festival at The Briggait, Glasgow.
The person creating this post has no association with The Gin & Rum Festival and any bookings made via Facebook Messenger or any other direct messaging service will not be valid at our event. Bookings to our festival can only be made via our [email protected] email address and we would never ask for payment, without official booking forms being issued first. If you have made payments to anyone that wasn’t via the official booking route, please contact your bank direct for the return of your payment. "

05/11/2021

The Encampment of Eternal Hope in The Briggait for 🌍!

Walker and Bromwich's 'Encampment of Eternal Hope' lit up in The Briggait for 🌍

Join us tonight 4-8pm for an Evening of Performance including the ceremonial firing of The Love Canon! With performances by Walker & Bromwich, La Minga Indígena, Hanna Tuulikki, Pauline & the Matches + special guests TBA.

https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/events/an-evening-of-performance-at-the-encampment-of-eternal-hope/

This event coincides with the Photobook launch of Mountaintops to Moonscapes from Gignoux Photos at the ‘Bruised Lands’ exhibition, 5-6.30pm.

https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/events/photobook-publication-gignoux-photos/

04/11/2021

"Historic buildings are part of the solution of the climate crisis"

You can find us featured in 'Foundations of our Future' from Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Historic Environment Scotland about how historic buildings can provide sustainable solutions that help Glasgow mitigate climate change.

Click below to watch the full video featuring Wasps Artists' Studios' CEO Audrey Carlin speaking in The Briggait, plus friends at Glasgow Central Station, Collective Architecture and Govanhill Baths Community Trust.

In this film, travel around the city to visit the Briggait, Glasgow Central Station, Bell Street Stables and Govanhill Baths and learn from people on the ground about how historic buildings can provide sustainable solutions that help Glasgow adapt to, and mitigate, climate change.

04/09/2021

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to day one of Wasps Artists' Studios' Artist & Makers Market weekend, and to the stall holders for all their hard work on the incredible display of diverse offerings. The Briggait really is at its best when full of an abundance of art and happy people. We'll be here again tomorrow 10-5 so don't worry if you missed it - look for the blue waving flags!

Join Wasps' Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2320432291422764 and find all info at: https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/latest/events/glasgow-summer-market/

01/09/2021

Please not that the MATES themed event due to take place 10-12th September has been postponed and will now be taking place on the 24th April 2022.

The event organisers have contacted all ticket holders directly and have advised that all tickets will be transferred to this new date, however if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the organisers via email to: [email protected]

Or through their website: www.themedbrunches.co.uk

Check out our upcoming calendar of themed events for 2022. You're bound to find something you'll love

07/07/2021

Opening today in the Briggait 1873 Hall, and at Wasps Artists' Studios venues across Glasgow!

Also opening today in the Briggait Galleries: James Lumsden - Shift. Wasps presents a solo exhibition of James Lumsden's captivating paintings, all info: https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/latest/events/james-lumsden-shift/

Opening today, we are proud to be supporting the Alternative Degree Show Festival across various Wasps venues including The Briggait 1873 Hall, South Block, and Wasps Artists' Studios - Hanson Street, Glasgow! Showcasing The Glasgow School of Art graduates from Photography and Painting & Printmaking, book your slots via the Alternative Degree Show Festival website.

Also opening today - James Lumsden, Shift in The Briggait Galleries https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/latest/events/james-lumsden-shift/

A great day to explore Glasgow and see art! 🌟

https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/latest/events/the-alternative-degree-show-festival/

22/06/2021

Wasps Artists' Studios are excited to announce that applications are now open for Wasps summer markets for 2021! We will be holding the 2021 summer markets at both Perth Creative Exchange, for the first time since the building opened, and once again in The Briggait, Glasgow.

Wasps Summer Artists & Makers Market, 31 Jul - 1 Aug, Perth Creative Exchange. Held outdoors.
Wasps Summer Artists & Makers Market, 7 - 8 Aug, The Briggait, Glasgow. Held in the 1873 Hall.

As with all Wasps events, the markets will be subject to Scottish Government's Covid guidance and restrictions. Deadline for applications for all markets: Sunday 4 July, 5pm. All info:

Applications are now open for our Wasps summer markets for 2021! We have held the Wasps Artists & Makers Markets since 2017, and are very excited to be holding our 2021 summer markets at both Perth Creative Exchange, for the first time since the building opened, and once again in the Briggait, Glasg...

24/07/2020

Looking for an inspiring space to work from? Wasps Artists' Studios are delighted to announce several creative/cultural office spaces available now in the beautiful Briggait, our inspiring hub to base your business at.

All offices are located around the balcony of the stunning Briggait 1873 courtyard hall.

Join the Wasps community of 1,000 creatives and businesses. All info: https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/latest/opportunities/studios-offices-available/

04/12/2019

Only a few days to go until our Wasps Winter Artist and Makers Market! We will be joined by more artists than ever in this festive season alongside coffee by MAYZE Coffee & Food, The Pakora Explorer and a bar with mulled delights provided by Inhouse Venues!