Sunday 2nd March
Report written by Ben Foster
GRIT Studios have been going for 3.5-4 years with bases in Stockport and a studio in Manchester, Deansgate. now they have a space for "Gritters" in Salford. An old natwest bank in Salford shopping centre has been left empty and unused for 6 years(!) so hopefully the space can be put to better use!
Upon arrival, it was clear it would be a big task. With builders in this week to do bits of plastering and filling in holes in the wall and ceiling, the space was safe to use.
Jordan and Stefanie donned their overalls to fill in walls and plaster, including over a disused lift shaft with paint to give a clean slate for incoming artists 🎨🖌. Pavel, Gameel, and Peter helped scrape and clear paint from the windows, clear large items as rubbish🗑, and clear rooms of any bits left from previous incumbents. Ben helped scrape paint, paint over removed wallpaper, and clean windows🪟.
After a couple of hours, we had done what we could with a likely repeated trip back to finish any specific tasks with opening days not too far away.
It was really great to help out and good numbers to get a lot done in a short amount of time. Hope you enjoyed the task and see you soon!
GRIT Studios CIC is creative space with a proper community vibe. A home for artists, makers and creatives to do what they do best, create.
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Thank you so much for your hard work in organizing these sessions Ben :)
Sun 2nd Mar at 8:02pm
Thank you, Ben!
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